NLP Ethical Practices & Professional Standards 2

Question 1

A client discloses during an NLP session that they are experiencing suicidal ideation. What is the NLP coach's PRIMARY ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Immediately refer the client to a licensed mental health professional

Answer

NLP coaches are not licensed therapists and must refer clients with clinical issues such as suicidal ideation to qualified mental health professionals immediately.

Question 2

Which practice BEST demonstrates dual-relationship awareness in NLP coaching?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding coaching individuals with whom you have a pre-existing personal relationship

Answer

Avoiding coaching people with pre-existing personal relationships prevents conflicts of interest and boundary violations inherent in dual relationships.

Question 3

A coach wants to share a compelling client success story in their marketing materials. What is ethically required?

Accepted Answer

Obtain explicit written informed consent from the client before use

Answer

Explicit written informed consent must be obtained before using any client information, even anonymized, for marketing or promotional purposes.

Question 4

In NLP coaching ethics, 'presuppositions of competence' means the coach assumes:

Accepted Answer

The client has the resources they need to achieve their goals

Answer

A core NLP presupposition is that people have all the resources they need, which ethically frames the coach as a facilitator rather than an expert authority.

Question 5

When is it ethically permissible for an NLP coach to break client confidentiality without consent?

Accepted Answer

When required by law or to prevent imminent harm to the client or others

Answer

Confidentiality may only be breached without consent when legally mandated or when there is imminent risk of serious harm.

NLP Practice Test

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NLP Ethical Practices & Professional Standards 2