Client Assessment and Goal Setting Flashcards

A client in the 'contemplation' stage of change is best supported by an IAHC coach through:

Answer: Exploring pros and cons of change to build motivation and resolve ambivalence

Contemplators are ambivalent; exploring decisional balance (pros and cons) helps them tip toward readiness without feeling pushed.

Which question best exemplifies an IAHC 'powerful question' technique during goal-setting?

Answer: 'What would your life look like in one year if you made this change?'

Powerful questions are forward-looking, open-ended, and evoke reflection that helps clients connect goals to a vivid, motivating future vision.

An IAHC coach measures 'self-efficacy' when assessing a client. This concept refers to:

Answer: The client's belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific behavior

Self-efficacy, from Bandura's social learning theory, is a key predictor of behavior change success and a central target in IAHC coaching interventions.

At the end of each IAHC coaching session, a 'session summary' is most useful for:

Answer: Reinforcing insights, commitments, and next steps agreed upon during the session

Session summaries reinforce what the client will do before the next session, enhancing accountability and continuity of the coaching relationship.

When tracking client progress in IAHC coaching, which metric is most aligned with coaching (rather than clinical) practice?

Answer: Client-reported confidence and behavior consistency

Coaching progress is measured by subjective and behavioral indicators like confidence, habit consistency, and goal attainment rather than clinical biomarkers.

Which ethical principle requires IAHC coaches to document that clients understand the scope and limitations of health coaching before beginning?

Answer: Informed consent

Informed consent ensures clients understand what coaching is, what it is not, and the boundaries of the coaching relationship before engaging.