Foundations of Coaching Practice Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the coaching stance known as 'beginner's mind'?

Answer: Approaching each client interaction with curiosity and without preconceived judgments

Beginner's mind means the coach remains curious and open, setting aside assumptions so the client's unique experience can emerge.

In recovery coaching, the concept of 'meeting clients where they are' primarily means:

Answer: Accepting the client's current stage of readiness without pushing premature change

Meeting clients where they are means honoring their current motivation level and readiness rather than imposing the coach's agenda.

A recovery coach's primary accountability is to:

Answer: The client's self-determined recovery goals

Recovery coaches are fundamentally accountable to the client's own goals, honoring client autonomy above other stakeholders.

Which principle distinguishes coaching from sponsorship in 12-step programs?

Answer: Coaches do not require clients to follow a specific recovery pathway

Unlike sponsorship, recovery coaching is pathway-neutral and does not prescribe a specific program or model of recovery.

When a client expresses ambivalence about changing a behavior, the most appropriate coaching response is to:

Answer: Explore both sides of the ambivalence in a non-judgmental way

Exploring ambivalence collaboratively helps the client articulate their own motivations without the coach imposing direction.

The term 'recovery capital' refers to:

Answer: The internal and external resources a person can draw on to initiate and sustain recovery

Recovery capital encompasses personal, social, and community assets that support an individual's recovery journey.

A coach who consistently shares personal opinions about a client's recovery choices is most likely violating which coaching principle?

Answer: Non-directiveness and client autonomy

Offering unsolicited opinions undermines client autonomy, a foundational principle in recovery coaching.