CRC Foundations of Coaching Practice 3

Question 1

Which model of change is most commonly integrated into recovery coaching frameworks to understand a client's readiness?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

Answer

The Transtheoretical Model (precontemplation through maintenance) is widely used in recovery coaching to match strategies to the client's readiness stage.

Question 2

A recovery coach learns that a client is currently using substances but has not expressed a desire to stop. The coach's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Continue supporting the client's other recovery goals while keeping the door open

Answer

Recovery coaching supports clients holistically; ongoing engagement maintains the relationship even when clients are not yet ready for abstinence.

Question 3

Ethical use of self-disclosure in recovery coaching means the coach shares personal information:

Accepted Answer

Sparingly and purposefully, only when it clearly serves the client's goals

Answer

Self-disclosure should be intentional and client-focused, not used to center the coach's story or fill session time.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of 'holding the client's agenda' in a coaching session?

Accepted Answer

The client decides mid-session to change the topic and the coach follows

Answer

Following the client's lead, even when topics shift, demonstrates commitment to the client's agenda rather than the coach's plan.

Question 5

Strength-based coaching in recovery emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and building on the client's existing capacities and successes

Answer

Strength-based approaches focus on what is working and what resources the client already possesses to support their goals.

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test

CRC Foundations of Coaching Practice 3