Health & Wellness Coaching Board Exam With All Correct Answers
Assured Success
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) answerreview materials, eliminate distractions,
be mindful calm, and present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm answer1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
5.) Allow client to self determine their vision, goals, and action steps; & actively engages in new
behaviors.
6.) Confirm logistics and responsibilities in written agreement.
session opening answerask how the client is, use reflections. Ask positive inquiry about previous week,
reflect something positive, ask client to select goal to review
Early coaching session (1 or 2) competencies (5 total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support answer1.) Assess current & optimal state of health & well being,
2.) Identify gaps between current & optimal states.
,3.) Explore/Clarify priority areas of focus, and learning preferences and accountability
4.) Establish/refine client's specific short term and long-term goals
5.) Support the client in achieving goals, action steps, back up plans
Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: answer1.) client's current state (e.g., energy, mood);
2.) client's state, facilitate review of previous action steps,
3.) defining new action steps,
4.) understanding, perspectives, and learning.
5.) Closing: the client articulates new personal discoveries.
Routine Ongoing Sessions general order: answerclient self assesses state
goal review
topic of importance
short term smart goals
new action steps
take-aways
appreciating client's work
feedback on coaching
Goal Review answerexplore full experience, starting with positive
use reflections, expands inquiry about best experience, respond to challenges with reflections/inquiries,
affirms client strengths, inquire about percentage of success
FINAL SESSION:
,Invite the client to reflect on
Assist in developing a: answer:progress made, challenges experienced, lessons learned, and growth
attained
:sustainable pathway forward and/or maintenance/relapse prevention plan including available support
and resources
Client is the expert in:
The coach provides: answer:navigating his/her own life, based upon personal preferences and past
experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
The coach's primary role does NOT include: answera content expert or educator who diagnoses, advises,
or instructs the client on what to do.
Client's:
Share personal info/experience/recommendations only when:
Observe, name, and refer to client's:
Convey the belief that client is:
Adjust approach according to: answerClient's agenda, needs, interests, and preferences drive the
relationship.
appropriate or when specifically asked/given permission to do so
:beliefs and values.
:resourceful, expert in own experience.
:client's health literacy
Demonstrate:
Convey:
Follow Through on:
Openly name and address: answer:benevolence, honesty, sincerity, and authenticity
:unconditional positive regard
, :commitments
:discord/conflict as it occurs and resolve in a timely manner
The coach establishes a: answerpositive and safe environment where the client feels accepted and
supported, which helps the client clarify values/access motivation.
The coach's confidence in the client's ability to______, ________, &________
supports the client's_________. answerlearn, grow, and change / self-efficacy.
The coach builds trust by attending to the client's answeremotions as well as words and behaviors; i.e.,
when the coach senses conflict, discomfort or confusion, the coach acknowledges what is happening
with curious interest.
The coach facilitates behavior change by empowering the client to: answerself-discover values,
resources, and strategies that are individualized and meaningful.
Generative moment answeridentify topic, ask permission to explore, client describes what they want,
explore strengths, environments to move forward, including pros/cons, develop discrepancy,
brainstorming, express confidence in client's ability to move forward
Active listening & Presence
Be:
Pace communication to:
Listen for:
Attend to and address:
Use silence: answer1.) attentive and mindful, open-minded, be curious
2.)fit client's needs,
3.)what is not being said,
4.) nonverbal communication,
5.) appropriately.
Assured Success
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) answerreview materials, eliminate distractions,
be mindful calm, and present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm answer1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
5.) Allow client to self determine their vision, goals, and action steps; & actively engages in new
behaviors.
6.) Confirm logistics and responsibilities in written agreement.
session opening answerask how the client is, use reflections. Ask positive inquiry about previous week,
reflect something positive, ask client to select goal to review
Early coaching session (1 or 2) competencies (5 total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support answer1.) Assess current & optimal state of health & well being,
2.) Identify gaps between current & optimal states.
,3.) Explore/Clarify priority areas of focus, and learning preferences and accountability
4.) Establish/refine client's specific short term and long-term goals
5.) Support the client in achieving goals, action steps, back up plans
Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: answer1.) client's current state (e.g., energy, mood);
2.) client's state, facilitate review of previous action steps,
3.) defining new action steps,
4.) understanding, perspectives, and learning.
5.) Closing: the client articulates new personal discoveries.
Routine Ongoing Sessions general order: answerclient self assesses state
goal review
topic of importance
short term smart goals
new action steps
take-aways
appreciating client's work
feedback on coaching
Goal Review answerexplore full experience, starting with positive
use reflections, expands inquiry about best experience, respond to challenges with reflections/inquiries,
affirms client strengths, inquire about percentage of success
FINAL SESSION:
,Invite the client to reflect on
Assist in developing a: answer:progress made, challenges experienced, lessons learned, and growth
attained
:sustainable pathway forward and/or maintenance/relapse prevention plan including available support
and resources
Client is the expert in:
The coach provides: answer:navigating his/her own life, based upon personal preferences and past
experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
The coach's primary role does NOT include: answera content expert or educator who diagnoses, advises,
or instructs the client on what to do.
Client's:
Share personal info/experience/recommendations only when:
Observe, name, and refer to client's:
Convey the belief that client is:
Adjust approach according to: answerClient's agenda, needs, interests, and preferences drive the
relationship.
appropriate or when specifically asked/given permission to do so
:beliefs and values.
:resourceful, expert in own experience.
:client's health literacy
Demonstrate:
Convey:
Follow Through on:
Openly name and address: answer:benevolence, honesty, sincerity, and authenticity
:unconditional positive regard
, :commitments
:discord/conflict as it occurs and resolve in a timely manner
The coach establishes a: answerpositive and safe environment where the client feels accepted and
supported, which helps the client clarify values/access motivation.
The coach's confidence in the client's ability to______, ________, &________
supports the client's_________. answerlearn, grow, and change / self-efficacy.
The coach builds trust by attending to the client's answeremotions as well as words and behaviors; i.e.,
when the coach senses conflict, discomfort or confusion, the coach acknowledges what is happening
with curious interest.
The coach facilitates behavior change by empowering the client to: answerself-discover values,
resources, and strategies that are individualized and meaningful.
Generative moment answeridentify topic, ask permission to explore, client describes what they want,
explore strengths, environments to move forward, including pros/cons, develop discrepancy,
brainstorming, express confidence in client's ability to move forward
Active listening & Presence
Be:
Pace communication to:
Listen for:
Attend to and address:
Use silence: answer1.) attentive and mindful, open-minded, be curious
2.)fit client's needs,
3.)what is not being said,
4.) nonverbal communication,
5.) appropriately.
