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NBHWC HEALTH COACHING EXAM 2026 2027
EDITION VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS HEALTH
COACHING CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREPARATION SUCCESS REVIEW BRAND NEW
VERSION
Decisional Balance - CORRECT ANSWER=Decisional balance helps the client
evaluate the pro's and con's of changing behavior, as well as pro's and con's of
not changing behavior
Postive Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER=Positive psychology has
demonstrated the value of positive resources in improving creativity, open-
mindedness, strategic thinking, resilience, connection, and health
How does the coach help the client develop positive psychological resources? -
CORRECT ANSWER=1. cultivating meaning
2. reflecting positive emotions
3. applying strengths
4. affirming self-worth and efforts
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How can the coach increase the positive psychological resources of the client? -
CORRECT ANSWER=By identifying, exploring, cultivating, and affirming...
1. Skills and abilities
2. efforts, progresses, successes, insights, and learning
3. strengths
4. the client's being (values, qualities, and self worth)
5. positive emotions, gratitude, acceptance, and compassion
6. optimism and resilience
What is a generative moment? - CORRECT ANSWER=A generative moment is
like the peak of a coaching session - it can be a moment of high energy that
comes from being ready to do something new, or a peaceful calm the comes
with a new way of thinking
-They occur when clients are on the path of change and growth, a pivotal
moment in the coaching journey
-They are "generative" because they inspire clients to generate new ideas,
perspectives, or insights
-These moments catalyze the next stage of the client's progress
PERMA in Postive Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER=Positive emotion
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning
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Achievement
How can thew coach generate positivity in the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER=By fostering the capacity, resources, and processes that are needed
for successful change.
Coaching helps clients identify what makes them flourish
When a client has already set a specific goal of action, what is the coach's next
role in supporting the client? - CORRECT ANSWER=
A 52-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session continuing to work on his
goal of getting 8 hours of sleep 5 nights a week.
Client: I got two days of 8 hours of sleep in this week simply because I fell
asleep on the couch.
Coach: Do you mean you fell asleep earlier than normal because you were
watching TV and just dozed off?
Client: Yes. If I hadn't fallen asleep while watching tv I would have had zero days
this week getting 8 hours of sleep.
Coach: Why do you think you fell asleep so early?
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Client: Both times the night before I stayed up late on a Netflix binge.
Coach: Have you thought about setting an alarm each night to remind you that
an hour before bed you should have no screen time?
The coach is demonstrating ____?
A. Coaching Presence
B. Righting Reflex
C. Simple Reflection
D. Support - CORRECT ANSWER=B. Righting Reflex
A client comes to coaching for their third session. After some mindfulness and
rapport building, the following conversation ensues.
Coach: So much was covered in our last session. What has stood out to you
since then that we talked about?
Client: Since our last session, I came to appreciate how much I have done
already to reach my goals. I've already hired a babysitter every Thursday
starting next month so I can go to Yoga class and bought a planner and bought
my yoga membership.
The client is most likely in what Stage of Change in regards to doing yoga?
NBHWC HEALTH COACHING EXAM 2026 2027
EDITION VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS HEALTH
COACHING CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREPARATION SUCCESS REVIEW BRAND NEW
VERSION
Decisional Balance - CORRECT ANSWER=Decisional balance helps the client
evaluate the pro's and con's of changing behavior, as well as pro's and con's of
not changing behavior
Postive Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER=Positive psychology has
demonstrated the value of positive resources in improving creativity, open-
mindedness, strategic thinking, resilience, connection, and health
How does the coach help the client develop positive psychological resources? -
CORRECT ANSWER=1. cultivating meaning
2. reflecting positive emotions
3. applying strengths
4. affirming self-worth and efforts
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How can the coach increase the positive psychological resources of the client? -
CORRECT ANSWER=By identifying, exploring, cultivating, and affirming...
1. Skills and abilities
2. efforts, progresses, successes, insights, and learning
3. strengths
4. the client's being (values, qualities, and self worth)
5. positive emotions, gratitude, acceptance, and compassion
6. optimism and resilience
What is a generative moment? - CORRECT ANSWER=A generative moment is
like the peak of a coaching session - it can be a moment of high energy that
comes from being ready to do something new, or a peaceful calm the comes
with a new way of thinking
-They occur when clients are on the path of change and growth, a pivotal
moment in the coaching journey
-They are "generative" because they inspire clients to generate new ideas,
perspectives, or insights
-These moments catalyze the next stage of the client's progress
PERMA in Postive Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER=Positive emotion
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning
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Achievement
How can thew coach generate positivity in the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER=By fostering the capacity, resources, and processes that are needed
for successful change.
Coaching helps clients identify what makes them flourish
When a client has already set a specific goal of action, what is the coach's next
role in supporting the client? - CORRECT ANSWER=
A 52-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session continuing to work on his
goal of getting 8 hours of sleep 5 nights a week.
Client: I got two days of 8 hours of sleep in this week simply because I fell
asleep on the couch.
Coach: Do you mean you fell asleep earlier than normal because you were
watching TV and just dozed off?
Client: Yes. If I hadn't fallen asleep while watching tv I would have had zero days
this week getting 8 hours of sleep.
Coach: Why do you think you fell asleep so early?
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Client: Both times the night before I stayed up late on a Netflix binge.
Coach: Have you thought about setting an alarm each night to remind you that
an hour before bed you should have no screen time?
The coach is demonstrating ____?
A. Coaching Presence
B. Righting Reflex
C. Simple Reflection
D. Support - CORRECT ANSWER=B. Righting Reflex
A client comes to coaching for their third session. After some mindfulness and
rapport building, the following conversation ensues.
Coach: So much was covered in our last session. What has stood out to you
since then that we talked about?
Client: Since our last session, I came to appreciate how much I have done
already to reach my goals. I've already hired a babysitter every Thursday
starting next month so I can go to Yoga class and bought a planner and bought
my yoga membership.
The client is most likely in what Stage of Change in regards to doing yoga?
