Health & Wellness Coaching Board
Exam With complete solution 2024
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) - CORRECT ANSWERS
review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS ask 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS client 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS explore 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS :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: - CORRECT ANSWERS :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: - CORRECT ANSWERS a 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS Client'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: - CORRECT ANSWERS :benevolence, honesty,
sincerity, and authenticity
:unconditional positive regard
:commitments
:discord/conflict as it occurs and resolve in a timely manner
The coach establishes a: - CORRECT ANSWERS positive 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_________. - CORRECT ANSWERS learn, grow, and change /
self-efficacy.
The coach builds trust by attending to the client's - CORRECT ANSWERS emotions
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: - CORRECT
ANSWERS self-discover values, resources, and strategies that are individualized
and meaningful.
Generative moment - CORRECT ANSWERS identify 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) attentive and mindful, open-minded, be
curious
2.)fit client's needs,
3.)what is not being said,
4.) nonverbal communication,
5.) appropriately.
In addition to listening to verbal information shared by the client, the coach is
attuned to nonverbal cues which are:
, The coach also notices: - CORRECT ANSWERS expression, tone, emotions, and
energy.
relevant behaviors (or lack thereof).
The coach uses ____ ______ to notice with _____ and _______what is happening
with the client and with themselves during coaching. - CORRECT ANSWERS
mindful awareness/curiosity and non-judgment
goal setting - CORRECT ANSWERS ask client to choose a goal, explores support
needed to ensure success, refine goal to be SMART, use confidence ruler, client
restates goal, affirm client's ability to achieve goals
Active listening involves using _________ appropriately to _____ ___ _____ and
allowing clients time to _____, _______, and _______what emerges. - CORRECT
ANSWERS silence/ "hold the space" / reflect, process, and identify
Emotions can generate: - CORRECT ANSWERS insight and impact the brain's
capacity for learning and change.
The coach calls attention to - CORRECT ANSWERS positive shifts in the client's
energy or emotion that may support healthy behavior change.
The coach encourages the client to foster:
and harsh self criticism tends to lead to: - CORRECT ANSWERS self-compassion
and acceptance of emotions, since these qualities allow a more honest appraisal of
one's behaviors and better self-care./
avoidance and undermines insight.
session close - CORRECT ANSWERS appreciates client's work, reflects what client
learned, asks for feedback on coaching, schedules next session
Attend to the client's:
Acknowledge client's:
Ask client to describe:
Show:
Foster: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) state of being (mood/affect/presence)
2.) emotions
3.) emotions when appropriate
4.) empathy (resonance with)
5.) self-compassion
Types of Reflections - CORRECT ANSWERS Simple, Double-sided, amplified,
feeling, and meaning
Exam With complete solution 2024
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) - CORRECT ANSWERS
review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS ask 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS client 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS explore 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS :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: - CORRECT ANSWERS :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: - CORRECT ANSWERS a 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS Client'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: - CORRECT ANSWERS :benevolence, honesty,
sincerity, and authenticity
:unconditional positive regard
:commitments
:discord/conflict as it occurs and resolve in a timely manner
The coach establishes a: - CORRECT ANSWERS positive 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_________. - CORRECT ANSWERS learn, grow, and change /
self-efficacy.
The coach builds trust by attending to the client's - CORRECT ANSWERS emotions
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: - CORRECT
ANSWERS self-discover values, resources, and strategies that are individualized
and meaningful.
Generative moment - CORRECT ANSWERS identify 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) attentive and mindful, open-minded, be
curious
2.)fit client's needs,
3.)what is not being said,
4.) nonverbal communication,
5.) appropriately.
In addition to listening to verbal information shared by the client, the coach is
attuned to nonverbal cues which are:
, The coach also notices: - CORRECT ANSWERS expression, tone, emotions, and
energy.
relevant behaviors (or lack thereof).
The coach uses ____ ______ to notice with _____ and _______what is happening
with the client and with themselves during coaching. - CORRECT ANSWERS
mindful awareness/curiosity and non-judgment
goal setting - CORRECT ANSWERS ask client to choose a goal, explores support
needed to ensure success, refine goal to be SMART, use confidence ruler, client
restates goal, affirm client's ability to achieve goals
Active listening involves using _________ appropriately to _____ ___ _____ and
allowing clients time to _____, _______, and _______what emerges. - CORRECT
ANSWERS silence/ "hold the space" / reflect, process, and identify
Emotions can generate: - CORRECT ANSWERS insight and impact the brain's
capacity for learning and change.
The coach calls attention to - CORRECT ANSWERS positive shifts in the client's
energy or emotion that may support healthy behavior change.
The coach encourages the client to foster:
and harsh self criticism tends to lead to: - CORRECT ANSWERS self-compassion
and acceptance of emotions, since these qualities allow a more honest appraisal of
one's behaviors and better self-care./
avoidance and undermines insight.
session close - CORRECT ANSWERS appreciates client's work, reflects what client
learned, asks for feedback on coaching, schedules next session
Attend to the client's:
Acknowledge client's:
Ask client to describe:
Show:
Foster: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.) state of being (mood/affect/presence)
2.) emotions
3.) emotions when appropriate
4.) empathy (resonance with)
5.) self-compassion
Types of Reflections - CORRECT ANSWERS Simple, Double-sided, amplified,
feeling, and meaning
