Section 1: Wellness Coach Exam Questions And Answers

1.2.5. Review assessments, if any used, and other data sources - ANS 1. Six Dimensions of Wellness: Dr. Bill Hettler developed the six dimensions of wellness model defining wellness as an active process through which people become aware of and make choices toward a more successful existence: contribution, connection, values, self-care, self-determination, and contribution. 2. The Wheel of Life: Using the Wheel of Life, a concept made popular in Coactive Coaching (Kimsey-House, Kimsey-House, Sandahl, & Whitworth, 2011), clients rate their levels of satisfaction in each area using a scale of 0-10 with 10 being total satisfaction. The center of the wheel represents 0 and the outer edge is 10. 3. Values-in-Action (VIA) Signature Strengths Questionnaire: The VIA Signature Strengths Questionnaire is a free 240-question assessment that measures and reports 24-character strengths in rank order. The site also hosts numerous other free assessments relating to optimism and mental health. We explored the 24 character strengths in the discussion on "Coaching Presence." 4. The Quality of Life Inventory: This is a brief but comprehensive assessment that provides a profile of strengths and problems in 16 areas of life, such as love, work, health, and play. It is available through Pearson Assessments. 5. DISC: Dominance, influence, steadiness, and compliance are examined in this four-quadrant behavioral model that examines the behavior of individuals in their environment or within a specific situation. DISC looks at behavioral styles and preferences Clarke, 1976). 6. Myers Briggs Type Indicator: One of the most widely used and highly respected measures of personality preferences; it identifies individual preferences in terms of four pairs of preferences: extroversion-introversion, sensing-intuition, thinking-feeling, and judging-perceiving. In her book, 8 Colors of Fitness, author Suzanne Brue (2008) 1.2.6. Ensure appropriate time management of this and all sessions - ANS Session Time Management Session opening - 7% (2-3 minutes) Weekly goal review - 20% (5-7 minutes) 3- month goal review - 7% (2-3 minutes) Generative moment - 40% (10-12 minutes) Goal setting - 20% (5-7 minutes) Session close - 6% (2-3 minutes) 1.1. Prior to a coaching session, the coach.... - ANS Reviews materials, eliminates distractions, and takes time to become mindful and present. The coach's state helps the client become calm and receptive, which fosters self-awareness and self-discovery. *Logistics (meeting location, conference call arrangements, etc. 1.1. Prepare for a Session - ANS Prepare: Review client assessment results and communication Get present: Practice mindfulness, set intention, and connect to purpose. Get curious: Consider initial strength-based inquires. 1.2. First session or before: The coach's aims for the initial session, or intake session - ANS are to describe the coaching process, review information and assessments provided by the client, and determine if the client is an appropriate candidate for coaching. The coach clarifies roles and expectations; e.g., the coach will not diagnose or prescribe, nor give unsolicited advice; the client will self-determine his/her vision, goals, and action steps; and the client will be actively engaged in trying new behaviors as planned with the coach. Logistics and responsibilities (client vs. coach) are confirmed in a written Coaching Agreement. Competencies: 1.2.1 Set the climate/stage 1.2.1.1. Establish rapport 1.2.1.2. Gauge client's intentions for coaching/obtain information why coaching is sought - ANS 1.2.1.1. Ask a few "get to know you" questions related to the client's occupation, family, hobbies, physical activities, or daily routine and to find areas of commonality between coach and client. Of course, the underlying reason for these "warm up" conversations is to establish a sense of connection between coach and client. Humans have a need to belong, which includes a perception that the other feels a genuine concern and has a long-term interest in being connected (Baumeister & Leary, 1995). For clients to become self-determining beings, they need to feel connected to others and experience a sense of belonging "with" another (Deci & Ryan, 2002). The coaching relationship is above all a collaborative partnership with deep respect for the talents, strengths, and skills that each person brings to it. 1.2.2. Determine if the individual is a candidate for health and wellness coaching and is an appropriate candidate for you specifically - ANS At its simplest, coaches help clients who are not experiencing serious mental distress build a better future. Therapists work with clients in distress and help them emotional traumas and/or manage mental health conditions and dysfunctional mental patterns. 1.2.2 Reasons that coaches would refer to an equipped mental health provider are: - ANS 1. Is exhibiting a decline in his or her ability to experience pleasure and/or an increase in being sad, hopeless, and helpless 2. Has intrusive thoughts or is unable to concentrate or focus 3. Is unable to get to sleep or awakens during the night and is unable to get back to sleep or sleeps excessively 4. Has a change in appetite, whether a decrease or increase 5. Is feeling guilty because others have suffered or died 6. Has feelings of despair or hopelessness 7. Is being hyperalert and/or is excessively tired 8. Has increased irritability or outbursts of anger 9. Has impulsive and risk-taking behavior 10. Has thoughts of death and/or suicide 1.2.2 Less obvious indicators of mental health concerns that extend beyond the realm of coaching. - ANS A client keeps making attempts to change their way of living but keeps holding themselves back with self-defeating behavior or if a client wants to process feelings repeatedly rather than moving forward toward learning and insight (Arloski, 2013) 1.2.2 Coaching Case: - ANS Wendy Well set a goal to have conversation with her supervisor about decreasing her workload three weeks ago. Each week, Coach Carl and Wendy have discussed this goal, and no progress has been made. Instead, Wendy continually expresses doubt in her ability to have this conversation and often refers to her childhood experiences when she was criticized by her parents for speaking up when she had a concern. Carl notices this rumination on a past experience and the need to process these childhood feelings and says, "I'm noticing that the topic of your parents and their influence on you has been a part of our session for the last three weeks. It seems there are feelings to be resolved here that go beyond the work that you and I can do together in coaching. 1.2.2 Liability and Scope of Practice: Under what circumstances should a coach provide expert advice and teaching? - ANS A coach should provide expert advice and teaching only in the areas in which he/she has nationally recognized credentials and follow evidence-based guidelines