Holistic Coaching Principles Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the 'coaching alliance' in holistic coaching?
Answer: A collaborative, trust-based relationship where both parties agree on goals, process, and roles
The coaching alliance is a collaborative, trust-based relationship built on mutual agreement about goals, process, and the respective roles of coach and client.
A holistic coach who frequently self-discloses personal stories and experiences in sessions risks:
Answer: Shifting session focus from the client's agenda to the coach's narrative
Excessive self-disclosure redirects valuable session time from the client's exploration to the coach's story, undermining the client-centered nature of holistic coaching.
The holistic coaching concept of 'purpose alignment' involves helping clients:
Answer: Ensure daily actions are congruent with their deeper life purpose and values
Purpose alignment helps clients ensure their everyday choices, goals, and behaviors reflect their deepest values and authentic life purpose.
When a client shares a spiritual belief that differs significantly from the coach's own worldview, the holistic coach should:
Answer: Respect and work within the client's spiritual framework without judgment
Holistic coaches honor and work within each client's unique spiritual and philosophical framework, maintaining a non-judgmental stance regardless of personal differences.
In holistic coaching, 'presence' is defined as the coach's ability to:
Answer: Be fully aware, open, and attentive in the current moment with the client
Presence in coaching means the coach is fully attuned — mentally, emotionally, and energetically — to the client and the unfolding moment without distraction or agenda.
The primary purpose of a 'wellness wheel' tool in holistic coaching is to:
Answer: Help clients visualize balance and imbalance across multiple life areas
The wellness wheel helps clients visually assess and reflect on their level of satisfaction and balance across multiple life dimensions, revealing areas for focus.
A holistic coach who practices 'deep listening' demonstrates which behavior?
Answer: Listening for words, tone, emotions, body language, and what is left unsaid
Deep listening in holistic coaching means attending to the full communication — words, tone, emotional undertones, somatic signals, and the spaces between words.