CRC Foundations of Coaching Practice 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the coaching stance known as 'beginner's mind'?

Accepted Answer

Approaching each client interaction with curiosity and without preconceived judgments

Answer

Beginner's mind means the coach remains curious and open, setting aside assumptions so the client's unique experience can emerge.

Question 2

In recovery coaching, the concept of 'meeting clients where they are' primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Accepting the client's current stage of readiness without pushing premature change

Answer

Meeting clients where they are means honoring their current motivation level and readiness rather than imposing the coach's agenda.

Question 3

A recovery coach's primary accountability is to:

Accepted Answer

The client's self-determined recovery goals

Answer

Recovery coaches are fundamentally accountable to the client's own goals, honoring client autonomy above other stakeholders.

Question 4

Which principle distinguishes coaching from sponsorship in 12-step programs?

Accepted Answer

Coaches do not require clients to follow a specific recovery pathway

Answer

Unlike sponsorship, recovery coaching is pathway-neutral and does not prescribe a specific program or model of recovery.

Question 5

When a client expresses ambivalence about changing a behavior, the most appropriate coaching response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore both sides of the ambivalence in a non-judgmental way

Answer

Exploring ambivalence collaboratively helps the client articulate their own motivations without the coach imposing direction.

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test