HCC Ethics, Professionalism, & Boundaries 5

Question 1

What does 'non-maleficence' mean in the context of holistic coaching ethics?

Accepted Answer

Not harming the client through actions, omissions, or exceeding one's scope of practice

Answer

Non-maleficence is the ethical duty to avoid causing harm, including by staying within competence and referring when necessary.

Question 2

A long-term client asks the coach to become business partners after their coaching relationship ends. This situation requires the coach to:

Accepted Answer

Carefully consider the lingering power dynamics and potential conflicts before agreeing

Answer

Post-termination relationships require careful evaluation because coaching relationship dynamics and power imbalances may persist.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of cultural competence in holistic coaching?

Accepted Answer

Adapting communication, techniques, and assumptions to honor a client's cultural context

Answer

Cultural competence requires coaches to be sensitive to how cultural identity shapes client values, communication, and goal-setting.

Question 4

A coach offers a significant discount to a client experiencing financial hardship. This practice is:

Accepted Answer

Ethically acceptable when done transparently and consistently applied as part of a sliding scale policy

Answer

Sliding scale fee structures are an ethical way to increase access to coaching when implemented transparently and consistently.

Question 5

What is the ethical obligation of a holistic coach regarding their own mental and physical wellbeing?

Accepted Answer

Coaches must maintain their own wellness to effectively and ethically serve clients

Answer

A coach's unmanaged stress or poor health can impair judgment and negatively affect client care, making self-care an ethical responsibility.

(HCC) Holistic Coaching Certification Practice Test