Client Relationship Building & Communication Flashcards
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A client sends a panicked message late at night about a social event 'ruining' their diet. The best response the NEXT morning is:
Answer: Normalize the event, reframe it as one meal, and discuss strategies for similar future situations
Normalizing and reframing prevents all-or-nothing thinking while building coping strategies for future scenarios.
Which behavior indicates a coach has crossed from coaching into counseling?
Answer: Regularly probing childhood trauma to explain the client's eating patterns
Exploring psychological root causes such as childhood trauma is within the scope of licensed therapists, not macro coaches.
When a client reports a non-scale victory (NSV) such as improved sleep, the coach should:
Answer: Acknowledge and celebrate the NSV as meaningful evidence of progress
Celebrating NSVs reinforces that health improvements extend beyond the scale and sustains motivation during slow weight-change periods.
A client asks to switch from weekly to bi-weekly check-ins. The coach should:
Answer: Explore the reason, assess whether it fits the client's current phase, and adjust if appropriate
Understanding the client's reason allows the coach to distinguish between a preference worth honoring and a sign of disengagement that needs addressing.
What is the role of 'psychological safety' in a macro coaching relationship?
Answer: Creating an environment where clients feel safe to share struggles, mistakes, and questions without fear of judgment
Psychological safety enables honest reporting and candid dialogue, which are essential for effective coaching adjustments.
When a client achieves a major goal, the coach's BEST response is to:
Answer: Genuinely celebrate the achievement and collaboratively discuss what comes next
Genuine celebration reinforces positive behavior while collaborative next-step planning keeps the client engaged beyond the milestone.
Which principle BEST describes why a macro coach should use the client's own language and terminology during sessions?
Answer: Mirroring client language builds rapport and ensures the client feels understood rather than lectured
Using the client's own words and framing signals that the coach is listening and values the client's perspective, deepening trust.
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