Coaching Techniques Flashcards
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Which ethical boundary is MOST important for IIN-trained health coaches to maintain?
Answer: Not diagnosing, prescribing, or practicing medicine
Health coaches operate within a defined scope of practice that excludes medical diagnosis and prescription, which are reserved for licensed clinicians.
When a client experiences a major life setback mid-program, a health coach should FIRST:
Answer: Hold space and listen without judgment
Holding space with empathy and non-judgment ensures the client feels heard, which is the foundation of the coaching relationship.
Which question is an example of 'future-pacing' in a coaching session?
Answer: Six months from now, what will have changed about how you feel?
Future-pacing invites clients to mentally inhabit their desired future, generating motivation and clarity about their goals.
What does 'co-creating the relationship' mean in IIN coaching?
Answer: Both coach and client collaboratively design how they will work together
Co-creation ensures the coaching relationship is tailored to the client's preferences, communication style, and needs from the beginning.
The 'yes-and' technique in coaching is MOST useful for:
Answer: Building on a client's idea to deepen exploration without dismissing it
'Yes-and' accepts the client's perspective and adds to it, keeping dialogue open and momentum building rather than shutting down ideas.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an intake form in health coaching?
Answer: To gather background information and establish client goals before the first session
Intake forms help coaches understand the client's health history, lifestyle, and goals so the first session can focus on meaningful work.
A client with a history of yo-yo dieting expresses fear of failing again. The MOST appropriate coaching response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge the fear and explore what success would look like on their own terms
Validating fear while redirecting toward the client's personal vision of success builds trust and shifts focus from past failure to future possibility.