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Ethics, Professionalism, & Boundaries Flashcards

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  1. Which scenario most clearly represents a dual relationship in holistic coaching?

    Answer: Coaching a personal friend while also maintaining a friendship outside sessions

    A dual relationship occurs when a coach holds two distinct roles with the same person, such as friend and coach, creating potential conflicts of interest.

  2. A client reveals during a session that they are experiencing suicidal ideation. The holistic coach should:

    Answer: Immediately end the session and provide emergency resources and referrals

    Suicidal ideation is a mental health crisis that exceeds coaching scope; emergency resources and professional referral are required immediately.

  3. What is the primary reason holistic coaches should avoid giving direct advice?

    Answer: Coaching is client-led; advice shifts responsibility to the coach and undermines client autonomy

    The coaching model centers on empowering clients to find their own answers; advice-giving undermines this foundational principle.

  4. A holistic coach who has not been trained in nutrition counseling is asked by a client for a specific meal plan. The ethical response is to:

    Answer: Provide general wellness information and refer to a registered dietitian

    Providing specific nutrition prescriptions without credentials is outside scope; referral to a qualified professional is the ethical choice.

  5. Which of the following best supports professional competence in holistic coaching?

    Answer: Pursuing ongoing continuing education, supervision, and peer consultation

    Professional competence requires ongoing learning and reflective practice, not just entry-level credentials.

  6. A coach accepts a gift valued at $200 from a grateful client. This situation raises concerns about:

    Answer: Potential boundary violations and shifts in the professional relationship dynamic

    Accepting significant gifts can blur professional boundaries and create unspoken obligations that compromise the coaching relationship.

  7. What is the purpose of a coaching agreement or contract?

    Answer: To establish clear expectations, roles, confidentiality terms, and the scope of the coaching relationship

    A coaching agreement sets a transparent foundation for the relationship, protecting both coach and client through clear mutual expectations.