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Ethical Responsibility Flashcards

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  1. A recovery coach learns that a client is using a substance they hadn't disclosed previously. What is the most ethical first step?

    Answer: Have a private, non-judgmental conversation with the client about the disclosure

    Ethical practice requires addressing sensitive disclosures privately and without judgment to preserve trust and support continued engagement.

  2. Which ethical principle requires a recovery coach to place the client's interests above their own personal gain?

    Answer: Beneficence

    Beneficence means acting in the best interest of the client, prioritizing their wellbeing over the coach's personal or financial interests.

  3. A recovery coach is offered a gift by a client's family as a token of gratitude. What is the most ethically appropriate response?

    Answer: Decline and explain the ethical boundaries around gifts

    Accepting gifts can blur professional boundaries and create dual relationships, so coaches should decline and explain why.

  4. What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of recovery coaching?

    Answer: The client is fully informed about the coaching process, limits, and their rights before agreeing to participate

    Informed consent ensures clients understand what recovery coaching involves, including its scope and limitations, before services begin.

  5. A recovery coach realizes they have a personal bias against a client's lifestyle choices. What is the ethical course of action?

    Answer: Reflect on the bias and seek supervision or consider referral if objectivity is compromised

    Self-awareness and supervision are ethical tools for managing personal bias so it does not harm the coaching relationship.

  6. Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest for a recovery coach?

    Answer: Coaching a former romantic partner who is now seeking recovery support

    A prior romantic relationship creates a dual relationship that compromises objectivity and professional boundaries.

  7. A client shares information that suggests they may be in danger of harming themselves. Under what ethical and legal principle may a coach break confidentiality?

    Answer: Duty to warn or protect

    The duty to warn or protect allows confidentiality to be broken when there is a credible threat of serious harm to the client or others.