CRC Boundary Setting & Self-Care 2

Question 1

A recovery coach notices they feel drained after every session with a particular client. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Reflect on whether a personal boundary has been crossed

Answer

Self-reflection helps the coach identify if emotional depletion signals a boundary that needs to be established or reinforced.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'porous' boundary in a coaching relationship?

Accepted Answer

A boundary that is loosely enforced, allowing frequent exceptions

Answer

Porous boundaries are inconsistently maintained, creating confusion about roles and expectations in the relationship.

Question 3

A client calls a recovery coach at midnight claiming it is an emergency, but the issue is not life-threatening. What should the coach do?

Accepted Answer

Follow the after-hours protocol established at intake and redirect appropriately

Answer

Pre-established after-hours protocols protect both the coach and client while ensuring safety needs are still addressed.

Question 4

Self-care for a recovery coach primarily serves which purpose in the professional context?

Accepted Answer

To maintain the capacity to be present and effective with clients

Answer

Consistent self-care sustains a coach's emotional and physical resources, directly supporting their effectiveness with clients.

Question 5

When a recovery coach shares personal recovery experiences with a client, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate self-disclosure if used intentionally to benefit the client

Answer

Intentional, purposeful self-disclosure can normalize recovery experiences and build rapport when it centers the client's benefit.

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test