CRC CRC Coaching Tools & Techniques 2

Question 1

What does 'motivational interviewing' contribute to relationship coaching practice?

Accepted Answer

Techniques to evoke intrinsic motivation and explore ambivalence about change

Answer

Motivational interviewing helps coaches elicit clients' own reasons for change and work through mixed feelings about making relationship shifts.

Question 2

A coach uses a 'miracle question' with a client. What is the intended outcome?

Accepted Answer

To evoke a vivid description of the client's desired future, bypassing problem focus

Answer

The miracle question (from solution-focused approaches) shifts attention to a preferred future, generating clarity about what the client truly wants.

Question 3

Which approach involves coaches helping clients identify strengths and past successes to apply to current relationship challenges?

Accepted Answer

Solution-Focused Brief Coaching

Answer

Solution-focused coaching builds on existing client strengths and successful past experiences rather than dwelling on problems.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'relationship inventory' exercise at the start of coaching?

Accepted Answer

To establish a baseline understanding of the client's relationship history, patterns, and goals

Answer

A relationship inventory helps the coach and client map patterns, strengths, and areas for growth across the client's relational history.

Question 5

Why might a CRC coach use scaling questions during a session?

Accepted Answer

To quantify client progress and explore what would move them one step higher

Answer

Scaling questions (e.g., 'On a scale of 1–10...') help clients articulate current status and identify small, actionable steps toward improvement.

(CRC) Certified Relationship Coach Practice Test