Client Assessment & Goal Setting Flashcards
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When a client presents with vague relationship goals like 'I just want to be happier,' what is the coach's best first step?
Answer: Use clarifying questions to help the client define what happiness looks like in their relationship
Clarifying questions help clients translate abstract desires into concrete, actionable relationship goals.
A couple arrives for their first session with opposing views on what they want to achieve. The coach should:
Answer: Assess each partner's perspective separately before identifying overlapping priorities
Separately assessing each partner's perspective allows the coach to identify common ground before co-creating shared goals.
Which assessment tool is most appropriate for evaluating a couple's communication patterns during initial intake?
Answer: Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS)
The Dyadic Adjustment Scale measures relationship satisfaction and communication quality, making it appropriate for couple intake assessment.
During assessment, a client discloses a pattern of emotional withdrawal whenever conflict arises. This information is MOST useful for:
Answer: Documenting a behavioral pattern that informs goal-setting around conflict engagement
Behavioral patterns identified in assessment directly shape which coaching goals will be most impactful.
What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of relationship coaching goal setting?
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
SMART goals — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound — provide a framework for creating clear and actionable coaching objectives.
A client scores low on relationship self-efficacy during initial assessment. How should this influence the coaching plan?
Answer: Begin with smaller, achievable milestones that build the client's belief in their capacity for change
Starting with achievable wins builds self-efficacy gradually, creating momentum for larger goals.
Which of the following best describes a 'values clarification' exercise in relationship coaching assessment?
Answer: An activity that helps clients identify what matters most to them in relationships, guiding goal alignment
Values clarification helps clients understand their core priorities so goals are aligned with what genuinely matters to them.