IAHC Client Assessment and Goal Setting 2

Question 1

In IAHC's coaching model, what is the primary purpose of co-creating an action plan with a client rather than prescribing one?

Accepted Answer

It increases client autonomy and ownership, improving adherence

Answer

Co-created plans leverage client expertise in their own life, fostering intrinsic motivation and greater commitment to follow-through.

Question 2

A client sets a goal that the IAHC coach believes is unrealistic for the current timeframe. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Gently explore potential obstacles and adjust the goal collaboratively with the client

Answer

IAHC coaches use motivational interviewing and collaborative exploration to help clients refine goals that are both meaningful and achievable.

Question 3

What does 'values clarification' in IAHC coaching help clients identify?

Accepted Answer

The core personal priorities that drive meaningful and sustained behavior change

Answer

Values clarification connects health goals to what genuinely matters to the client, increasing intrinsic motivation and long-term commitment.

Question 4

An IAHC coach reviews a client's food diary before a session. This is an example of which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring assessment

Answer

Self-monitoring tools like food diaries are used in IAHC coaching to build client awareness and provide data for reflective coaching conversations.

Question 5

When setting health coaching goals, IAHC recommends prioritizing which type of goal first?

Accepted Answer

Short-term process goals (e.g., walk 20 minutes three times this week)

Answer

Process goals focus on behaviors within the client's control and create early wins that build momentum toward larger outcome goals.

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test