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Boundary Setting & Self-Care Flashcards

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  1. A client asks their recovery coach for a hug at the end of a session. The coach should:

    Answer: Use professional judgment and follow agency policy on physical contact

    Physical contact decisions should be guided by professional judgment, agency policy, and the client's cultural and personal context.

  2. Which of the following is an example of a TIME boundary a recovery coach should establish?

    Answer: Defining session length and response windows for messages

    Time boundaries include clearly defined session duration and communication availability, protecting both parties from role diffusion.

  3. Vicarious resilience in recovery coaches refers to:

    Answer: Positive transformation the coach experiences through witnessing client growth

    Vicarious resilience describes the positive emotional growth coaches can experience by witnessing their clients' recovery journeys.

  4. A recovery coach working in a small community encounters a client at a local AA meeting. The most appropriate response is to:

    Answer: Acknowledge the client discreetly and let the client guide the interaction

    Allowing the client to guide the interaction respects their autonomy and confidentiality in community settings.

  5. Which statement about professional boundaries is most accurate for recovery coaches?

    Answer: Boundaries create a safe structure that supports client growth

    Professional boundaries establish a consistent, predictable environment that enables clients to do recovery work safely.

  6. A recovery coach who frequently cancels sessions, arrives late, or forgets client details is most likely experiencing:

    Answer: Compassion fatigue or burnout affecting professional functioning

    Inconsistent professional performance often signals burnout or compassion fatigue that requires the coach's self-care attention.

  7. When a coach sets a limit with a client (e.g., 'I can't accept phone calls after 8 PM'), the coach should also:

    Answer: Explain the reason for the limit and offer an alternative support option

    Explaining the reason and providing alternatives maintains the therapeutic relationship while clearly communicating boundaries.