CRC Client Assessment & Goal Setting 2

Question 1

When a client presents with vague relationship goals like 'I just want to be happier,' what is the coach's best first step?

Accepted Answer

Use clarifying questions to help the client define what happiness looks like in their relationship

Answer

Clarifying questions help clients translate abstract desires into concrete, actionable relationship goals.

Question 2

A couple arrives for their first session with opposing views on what they want to achieve. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Assess each partner's perspective separately before identifying overlapping priorities

Answer

Separately assessing each partner's perspective allows the coach to identify common ground before co-creating shared goals.

Question 3

Which assessment tool is most appropriate for evaluating a couple's communication patterns during initial intake?

Accepted Answer

Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS)

Answer

The Dyadic Adjustment Scale measures relationship satisfaction and communication quality, making it appropriate for couple intake assessment.

Question 4

During assessment, a client discloses a pattern of emotional withdrawal whenever conflict arises. This information is MOST useful for:

Accepted Answer

Documenting a behavioral pattern that informs goal-setting around conflict engagement

Answer

Behavioral patterns identified in assessment directly shape which coaching goals will be most impactful.

Question 5

What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of relationship coaching goal setting?

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer

SMART goals — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound — provide a framework for creating clear and actionable coaching objectives.

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