Holistic Coaching Principles Flashcards
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In holistic coaching, the concept of 'whole-person' focus means the coach addresses which domains simultaneously?
Answer: Mind, body, spirit, and environment
Holistic coaching addresses mind, body, spirit, and environment as interconnected domains that together influence a client's overall wellbeing.
A client arrives to a session visibly tense and distracted. A holistic coach's FIRST response should be to:
Answer: Acknowledge the client's present state and invite grounding
Holistic coaches meet the client where they are, acknowledging their present state and using grounding techniques before proceeding.
Which principle distinguishes holistic coaching from traditional life coaching?
Answer: Holistic coaching integrates somatic, energetic, and spiritual dimensions
Holistic coaching uniquely integrates somatic awareness, energetic patterns, and spiritual dimensions alongside cognitive and behavioral approaches.
The term 'somatic awareness' in holistic coaching refers to:
Answer: Consciousness of bodily sensations and their connection to emotions
Somatic awareness involves tuning into bodily sensations and recognizing how physical responses reflect and inform emotional and mental states.
When a holistic coach notices a client's breathing become shallow during a conversation, the coach should:
Answer: Note it as a possible somatic cue and gently invite the client's attention to it
Shallow breathing is a somatic cue indicating possible stress or resistance, and a holistic coach gently brings such cues to the client's awareness as useful information.
The 'energetic body' concept in holistic coaching most closely refers to:
Answer: The subtle life force or vitality that influences mood and health
The energetic body refers to the subtle life force (such as qi or prana) that holistic traditions recognize as influencing physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
A core ethical boundary in holistic coaching is that coaches must:
Answer: Stay within coaching scope and refer to licensed professionals when needed
Holistic coaches must operate within the coaching scope of practice and refer clients to licensed healthcare or mental health professionals when clinical issues arise.