HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Coach L2prep L2for L2session- L2overview L2(prior L2to L2session L2prep) L2- L2ANS--
review L2materials, L2eliminate L2distractions, L2be L2mindful L2calm, L2and L2present.
Initial L2Intake L2coaching L2session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm L2- L2ANS--1.) L2Describe L2coaching L2process, L2
2.) L2Review L2info L2& L2assessments L2provided, L2
3.) L2Determine L2if L2coaching L2is L2appropriate. L2
4.) L2Clarify L2roles L2& L2expectations; L2
5.) L2Allow L2client L2to L2self L2determine L2their L2vision, L2goals, L2and L2action
L2steps; L2& L2actively L2engages L2in L2new L2behaviors.
6.) L2Confirm L2logistics L2and L2responsibilities L2in L2written L2agreement.
session L2opening L2- L2ANS--ask L2how L2the L2client L2is, L2use L2reflections. L2Ask
L2positive L2inquiry L2about L2previous L2week, L2reflect L2something L2positive, L2ask
L2client L2to L2select L2goal L2to L2review
Early L2coaching L2session L2(1 L2or L22) L2competencies L2(5 L2total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support L2- L2ANS--1.) L2Assess L2current L2& L2optimal L2state L2of L2health L2& L2well
L2being, L2
2.) L2Identify L2gaps L2between L2current L2& L2optimal L2states.
3.) L2Explore/Clarify L2priority L2areas L2of L2focus, L2and L2learning L2preferences L2and
L2accountability
4.) L2Establish/refine L2client's L2specific L2short L2term L2and L2long-term L2goals L2
5.) L2Support L2the L2client L2in L2achieving L2goals, L2action L2steps, L2back L2up
L2plans
Routine L2Ongoing L2Sessions- L2overview L2(5 L2total)
Ask L2about L2the:
Refer L2to L2shifts L2in L2the
,Support L2the L2client L2in:
Reflect L2the L2client's:
Closing: L2- L2ANS--1.) L2client's L2current L2state L2(e.g., L2energy, L2mood); L2
2.) L2client's L2state, L2facilitate L2review L2of L2previous L2action L2steps, L2
3.) L2defining L2new L2action L2steps, L2
4.) L2understanding, L2perspectives, L2and L2learning. L2
5.) L2Closing: L2the L2client L2articulates L2new L2personal L2discoveries.
Routine L2Ongoing L2Sessions L2general L2order: L2- L2ANS--client L2self L2assesses
L2state
goal L2review L2
topic L2of L2importance
short L2term L2smart L2goals
new L2action L2steps L2
take-aways
appreciating L2client's L2work
feedback L2on L2coaching
Goal L2Review L2- L2ANS--explore L2full L2experience, L2starting L2with L2positive
use L2reflections, L2expands L2inquiry L2about L2best L2experience, L2respond L2to
L2challenges L2with L2reflections/inquiries, L2affirms L2client L2strengths, L2inquire
L2about L2percentage L2of L2success
FINAL L2SESSION:
Invite L2the L2client L2to L2reflect L2on L2
Assist L2in L2developing L2a: L2- L2ANS--:progress L2made, L2challenges L2experienced,
L2lessons L2learned, L2and L2growth L2attained
:sustainable L2pathway L2forward L2and/or L2maintenance/relapse L2prevention L2plan
L2including L2available L2support L2and L2resources
Client L2is L2the L2expert L2in:
The L2coach L2provides: L2- L2ANS--:navigating L2his/her L2own L2life, L2based L2upon
L2personal L2preferences L2and L2past L2experiences. L2
:the L2structure L2of L2the L2session L2and L2serves L2as L2a L2facilitative L2partner.
The L2coach's L2primary L2role L2does L2NOT L2include: L2- L2ANS--a L2content L2expert
L2or L2educator L2who L2diagnoses, L2advises, L2or L2instructs L2the L2client L2on L2what
L2to L2do.
Client's:
Share L2personal L2info/experience/recommendations L2only L2when:
Observe, L2name, L2and L2refer L2to L2client's:
Convey L2the L2belief L2that L2client L2is:
Adjust L2approach L2according L2to: L2- L2ANS--Client's L2agenda, L2needs, L2interests,
L2and L2preferences L2drive L2the L2relationship. L2
appropriate L2or L2when L2specifically L2asked/given L2permission L2to L2do L2so
,:beliefs L2and L2values.
:resourceful, L2expert L2in L2own L2experience. L2
:client's L2health L2literacy
Demonstrate: L2
Convey: L2
Follow L2Through L2on:
Openly L2name L2and L2address: L2- L2ANS--:benevolence, L2honesty, L2sincerity, L2and
L2authenticity L2
:unconditional L2positive L2regard L2
:commitments
:discord/conflict L2as L2it L2occurs L2and L2resolve L2in L2a L2timely L2manner
The L2coach L2establishes L2a: L2- L2ANS--positive L2and L2safe L2environment L2where
L2the L2client L2feels L2accepted L2and L2supported, L2which L2helps L2the L2client
L2clarify L2values/access L2motivation.
The L2coach's L2confidence L2in L2the L2client's L2ability L2to______, L2________,
L2&________
supports L2the L2client's_________. L2- L2ANS--learn, L2grow, L2and L2change L2/ L2self-
efficacy.
The L2coach L2builds L2trust L2by L2attending L2to L2the L2client's L2- L2ANS--emotions
L2as L2well L2as L2words L2and L2behaviors; L2i.e., L2when L2the L2coach L2senses
L2conflict, L2discomfort L2or L2confusion, L2the L2coach L2acknowledges L2what L2is
L2happening L2with L2curious L2interest.
The L2coach L2facilitates L2behavior L2change L2by L2empowering L2the L2client L2to: L2-
L2ANS--self-discover L2values, L2resources, L2and L2strategies L2that L2are
L2individualized L2and L2meaningful.
Generative L2moment L2- L2ANS--identify L2topic, L2ask L2permission L2to L2explore,
L2client L2describes L2what L2they L2want, L2explore L2strengths, L2environments L2to
L2move L2forward, L2including L2pros/cons, L2develop L2discrepancy, L2brainstorming,
L2express L2confidence L2in L2client's L2ability L2to L2move L2forward
Active L2listening L2& L2Presence L2
Be:
Pace L2communication L2to:
Listen L2for:
Attend L2to L2and L2address:
Use L2silence: L2- L2ANS--1.) L2attentive L2and L2mindful, L2open-minded, L2be L2curious
L2
2.)fit L2client's L2needs, L2
3.)what L2is L2not L2being L2said, L2
4.) L2nonverbal L2communication, L2
5.) L2appropriately.
, In L2addition L2to L2listening L2to L2verbal L2information L2shared L2by L2the L2client,
L2the L2coach L2is L2attuned L2to L2nonverbal L2cues L2which L2are:
The L2coach L2also L2notices: L2- L2ANS--expression, L2tone, L2emotions, L2and
L2energy. L2
relevant L2behaviors L2(or L2lack L2thereof).
The L2coach L2uses L2____ L2______ L2to L2notice L2with L2_____ L2and L2_______what
L2is L2happening L2with L2the L2client L2and L2with L2themselves L2during L2coaching. L2-
L2ANS--mindful L2awareness/curiosity L2and L2non-judgment
goal L2setting L2- L2ANS--ask L2client L2to L2choose L2a L2goal, L2explores L2support
L2needed L2to L2ensure L2success, L2refine L2goal L2to L2be L2SMART, L2use
L2confidence L2ruler, L2client L2restates L2goal, L2affirm L2client's L2ability L2to L2achieve
L2goals
Active L2listening L2involves L2using L2_________ L2appropriately L2to L2_____ L2___
L2_____ L2and L2allowing L2clients L2time L2to L2_____, L2_______, L2and
L2_______what L2emerges. L2- L2ANS--silence/ L2"hold L2the L2space" L2/ L2reflect,
L2process, L2and L2identify
Emotions L2can L2generate: L2- L2ANS--insight L2and L2impact L2the L2brain's L2capacity
L2for L2learning L2and L2change.
The L2coach L2calls L2attention L2to L2- L2ANS--positive L2shifts L2in L2the L2client's
L2energy L2or L2emotion L2that L2may L2support L2healthy L2behavior L2change.
The L2coach L2encourages L2the L2client L2to L2foster:
and L2harsh L2self L2criticism L2tends L2to L2lead L2to: L2- L2ANS--self-compassion L2and
L2acceptance L2of L2emotions, L2since L2these L2qualities L2allow L2a L2more L2honest
L2appraisal L2of L2one's L2behaviors L2and L2better L2self-care./
avoidance L2and L2undermines L2insight.
session L2close L2- L2ANS--appreciates L2client's L2work, L2reflects L2what L2client
L2learned, L2asks L2for L2feedback L2on L2coaching, L2schedules L2next L2session
Attend L2to L2the L2client's:
Acknowledge L2client's:
Ask L2client L2to L2describe:
Show:
Foster: L2- L2ANS--1.) L2state L2of L2being L2(mood/affect/presence) L2
2.) L2emotions L2
3.) L2emotions L2when L2appropriate L2
4.) L2empathy L2(resonance L2with) L2
5.) L2self-compassion
BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Coach L2prep L2for L2session- L2overview L2(prior L2to L2session L2prep) L2- L2ANS--
review L2materials, L2eliminate L2distractions, L2be L2mindful L2calm, L2and L2present.
Initial L2Intake L2coaching L2session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm L2- L2ANS--1.) L2Describe L2coaching L2process, L2
2.) L2Review L2info L2& L2assessments L2provided, L2
3.) L2Determine L2if L2coaching L2is L2appropriate. L2
4.) L2Clarify L2roles L2& L2expectations; L2
5.) L2Allow L2client L2to L2self L2determine L2their L2vision, L2goals, L2and L2action
L2steps; L2& L2actively L2engages L2in L2new L2behaviors.
6.) L2Confirm L2logistics L2and L2responsibilities L2in L2written L2agreement.
session L2opening L2- L2ANS--ask L2how L2the L2client L2is, L2use L2reflections. L2Ask
L2positive L2inquiry L2about L2previous L2week, L2reflect L2something L2positive, L2ask
L2client L2to L2select L2goal L2to L2review
Early L2coaching L2session L2(1 L2or L22) L2competencies L2(5 L2total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support L2- L2ANS--1.) L2Assess L2current L2& L2optimal L2state L2of L2health L2& L2well
L2being, L2
2.) L2Identify L2gaps L2between L2current L2& L2optimal L2states.
3.) L2Explore/Clarify L2priority L2areas L2of L2focus, L2and L2learning L2preferences L2and
L2accountability
4.) L2Establish/refine L2client's L2specific L2short L2term L2and L2long-term L2goals L2
5.) L2Support L2the L2client L2in L2achieving L2goals, L2action L2steps, L2back L2up
L2plans
Routine L2Ongoing L2Sessions- L2overview L2(5 L2total)
Ask L2about L2the:
Refer L2to L2shifts L2in L2the
,Support L2the L2client L2in:
Reflect L2the L2client's:
Closing: L2- L2ANS--1.) L2client's L2current L2state L2(e.g., L2energy, L2mood); L2
2.) L2client's L2state, L2facilitate L2review L2of L2previous L2action L2steps, L2
3.) L2defining L2new L2action L2steps, L2
4.) L2understanding, L2perspectives, L2and L2learning. L2
5.) L2Closing: L2the L2client L2articulates L2new L2personal L2discoveries.
Routine L2Ongoing L2Sessions L2general L2order: L2- L2ANS--client L2self L2assesses
L2state
goal L2review L2
topic L2of L2importance
short L2term L2smart L2goals
new L2action L2steps L2
take-aways
appreciating L2client's L2work
feedback L2on L2coaching
Goal L2Review L2- L2ANS--explore L2full L2experience, L2starting L2with L2positive
use L2reflections, L2expands L2inquiry L2about L2best L2experience, L2respond L2to
L2challenges L2with L2reflections/inquiries, L2affirms L2client L2strengths, L2inquire
L2about L2percentage L2of L2success
FINAL L2SESSION:
Invite L2the L2client L2to L2reflect L2on L2
Assist L2in L2developing L2a: L2- L2ANS--:progress L2made, L2challenges L2experienced,
L2lessons L2learned, L2and L2growth L2attained
:sustainable L2pathway L2forward L2and/or L2maintenance/relapse L2prevention L2plan
L2including L2available L2support L2and L2resources
Client L2is L2the L2expert L2in:
The L2coach L2provides: L2- L2ANS--:navigating L2his/her L2own L2life, L2based L2upon
L2personal L2preferences L2and L2past L2experiences. L2
:the L2structure L2of L2the L2session L2and L2serves L2as L2a L2facilitative L2partner.
The L2coach's L2primary L2role L2does L2NOT L2include: L2- L2ANS--a L2content L2expert
L2or L2educator L2who L2diagnoses, L2advises, L2or L2instructs L2the L2client L2on L2what
L2to L2do.
Client's:
Share L2personal L2info/experience/recommendations L2only L2when:
Observe, L2name, L2and L2refer L2to L2client's:
Convey L2the L2belief L2that L2client L2is:
Adjust L2approach L2according L2to: L2- L2ANS--Client's L2agenda, L2needs, L2interests,
L2and L2preferences L2drive L2the L2relationship. L2
appropriate L2or L2when L2specifically L2asked/given L2permission L2to L2do L2so
,:beliefs L2and L2values.
:resourceful, L2expert L2in L2own L2experience. L2
:client's L2health L2literacy
Demonstrate: L2
Convey: L2
Follow L2Through L2on:
Openly L2name L2and L2address: L2- L2ANS--:benevolence, L2honesty, L2sincerity, L2and
L2authenticity L2
:unconditional L2positive L2regard L2
:commitments
:discord/conflict L2as L2it L2occurs L2and L2resolve L2in L2a L2timely L2manner
The L2coach L2establishes L2a: L2- L2ANS--positive L2and L2safe L2environment L2where
L2the L2client L2feels L2accepted L2and L2supported, L2which L2helps L2the L2client
L2clarify L2values/access L2motivation.
The L2coach's L2confidence L2in L2the L2client's L2ability L2to______, L2________,
L2&________
supports L2the L2client's_________. L2- L2ANS--learn, L2grow, L2and L2change L2/ L2self-
efficacy.
The L2coach L2builds L2trust L2by L2attending L2to L2the L2client's L2- L2ANS--emotions
L2as L2well L2as L2words L2and L2behaviors; L2i.e., L2when L2the L2coach L2senses
L2conflict, L2discomfort L2or L2confusion, L2the L2coach L2acknowledges L2what L2is
L2happening L2with L2curious L2interest.
The L2coach L2facilitates L2behavior L2change L2by L2empowering L2the L2client L2to: L2-
L2ANS--self-discover L2values, L2resources, L2and L2strategies L2that L2are
L2individualized L2and L2meaningful.
Generative L2moment L2- L2ANS--identify L2topic, L2ask L2permission L2to L2explore,
L2client L2describes L2what L2they L2want, L2explore L2strengths, L2environments L2to
L2move L2forward, L2including L2pros/cons, L2develop L2discrepancy, L2brainstorming,
L2express L2confidence L2in L2client's L2ability L2to L2move L2forward
Active L2listening L2& L2Presence L2
Be:
Pace L2communication L2to:
Listen L2for:
Attend L2to L2and L2address:
Use L2silence: L2- L2ANS--1.) L2attentive L2and L2mindful, L2open-minded, L2be L2curious
L2
2.)fit L2client's L2needs, L2
3.)what L2is L2not L2being L2said, L2
4.) L2nonverbal L2communication, L2
5.) L2appropriately.
, In L2addition L2to L2listening L2to L2verbal L2information L2shared L2by L2the L2client,
L2the L2coach L2is L2attuned L2to L2nonverbal L2cues L2which L2are:
The L2coach L2also L2notices: L2- L2ANS--expression, L2tone, L2emotions, L2and
L2energy. L2
relevant L2behaviors L2(or L2lack L2thereof).
The L2coach L2uses L2____ L2______ L2to L2notice L2with L2_____ L2and L2_______what
L2is L2happening L2with L2the L2client L2and L2with L2themselves L2during L2coaching. L2-
L2ANS--mindful L2awareness/curiosity L2and L2non-judgment
goal L2setting L2- L2ANS--ask L2client L2to L2choose L2a L2goal, L2explores L2support
L2needed L2to L2ensure L2success, L2refine L2goal L2to L2be L2SMART, L2use
L2confidence L2ruler, L2client L2restates L2goal, L2affirm L2client's L2ability L2to L2achieve
L2goals
Active L2listening L2involves L2using L2_________ L2appropriately L2to L2_____ L2___
L2_____ L2and L2allowing L2clients L2time L2to L2_____, L2_______, L2and
L2_______what L2emerges. L2- L2ANS--silence/ L2"hold L2the L2space" L2/ L2reflect,
L2process, L2and L2identify
Emotions L2can L2generate: L2- L2ANS--insight L2and L2impact L2the L2brain's L2capacity
L2for L2learning L2and L2change.
The L2coach L2calls L2attention L2to L2- L2ANS--positive L2shifts L2in L2the L2client's
L2energy L2or L2emotion L2that L2may L2support L2healthy L2behavior L2change.
The L2coach L2encourages L2the L2client L2to L2foster:
and L2harsh L2self L2criticism L2tends L2to L2lead L2to: L2- L2ANS--self-compassion L2and
L2acceptance L2of L2emotions, L2since L2these L2qualities L2allow L2a L2more L2honest
L2appraisal L2of L2one's L2behaviors L2and L2better L2self-care./
avoidance L2and L2undermines L2insight.
session L2close L2- L2ANS--appreciates L2client's L2work, L2reflects L2what L2client
L2learned, L2asks L2for L2feedback L2on L2coaching, L2schedules L2next L2session
Attend L2to L2the L2client's:
Acknowledge L2client's:
Ask L2client L2to L2describe:
Show:
Foster: L2- L2ANS--1.) L2state L2of L2being L2(mood/affect/presence) L2
2.) L2emotions L2
3.) L2emotions L2when L2appropriate L2
4.) L2empathy L2(resonance L2with) L2
5.) L2self-compassion
