Foundations of Coaching Practice Flashcards

In the context of recovery coaching, 'unconditional positive regard' most closely aligns with:

Answer: Accepting the client as a whole person regardless of their current behavior or choices

Unconditional positive regard means valuing the client's inherent worth without making acceptance contingent on behavior change.

Which type of listening involves the coach reflecting back not just content but also the underlying emotion a client expresses?

Answer: Empathic or reflective listening

Empathic or reflective listening captures both the facts and the feelings the client communicates, deepening mutual understanding.

A coach ends each session by asking the client to summarize what they are taking away. This technique primarily serves to:

Answer: Reinforce client ownership of insights and next steps

Client summaries reinforce agency and integration, placing responsibility for growth with the client rather than the coach.

The 'GROW' coaching model stands for:

Answer: Goal, Reality, Options, Will (Way forward)

The GROW model structures coaching conversations through Goal-setting, exploring current Reality, generating Options, and establishing Will/Way forward.

When working with a client whose recovery is mandated by the court, a recovery coach should:

Answer: Clarify the coach's role, dual obligations, and any limits on confidentiality upfront

Transparent role clarification and informed consent around confidentiality limits are essential when external mandates are involved.

A client sets a goal to 'be healthier.' The coach's best next step is to:

Answer: Help the client explore what 'healthier' specifically means to them

Coaching helps clients clarify and operationalize vague goals so they become meaningful and actionable.

Which of the following best exemplifies a 'powerful question' in recovery coaching?

Answer: 'What would need to be true for you to feel confident taking that next step?'

Powerful questions are open-ended, forward-looking, and invite deep reflection without implying judgment or a preferred answer.