Behavior Change Coaching Techniques Flashcards
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Accountability in coaching is most effective when it's:
Answer: Supportive and non-judgmental
Supportive accountability creates a safe space for honest communication and consistent effort.
Cognitive behavioral coaching helps clients by:
Answer: Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns about food
CBC identifies negative thought patterns about food and replaces them with constructive ones.
Implementation intentions use the format:
Answer: If [situation], then I will [action]
If-then planning creates specific action plans tied to situations.
When a client says they 'don't have time' to meal prep, the coach should:
Answer: Explore what they DO have time for and build from there
Exploring available time reveals opportunities for small, manageable prep habits.
The 'decisional balance' technique involves:
Answer: Listing pros and cons of changing vs not changing behavior
Decisional balance helps clients weigh the costs and benefits of change to resolve ambivalence.
Which approach builds the most sustainable nutrition habits?
Answer: Gradual habit building with one change at a time
Adding one small habit at a time creates lasting change through manageable steps.
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