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NBHWC Health Coaching Exam – 2025/2026
Edition | Verified Questions & Correct Answers
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
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)
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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
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
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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?
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
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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?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action - CORRECT ANSWER=C. Preparation
348.) A client comes to their second coaching session. They just
completed a strengths assessment and they shared their annual physical
NBHWC Health Coaching Exam – 2025/2026
Edition | Verified Questions & Correct Answers
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
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)
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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
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
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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?
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
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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?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action - CORRECT ANSWER=C. Preparation
348.) A client comes to their second coaching session. They just
completed a strengths assessment and they shared their annual physical
