Wellcoaches Cert. Exam- Lessons 1-5 Questions With Complete Solutions

What is true about negative emotions in clients - ANS Naming negative emotions calms the amygdala and activates the problem-solving area of the brain The expert hat is - ANS An approach to coaching which leads with information and education What is an empathy reflection - ANS An attempt to guess what clients may be feeling and needing Which of the following is a character strength - ANS self-regulation According to VIA, which are the most important strengths one can have as a coach - ANS All strengths can be valuable Coach Approach suggests - ANS Clients are working at least as hard as the coach, talking more, and finding answers for themselves Example of an affirmation - ANS "You demonstrated courage in trying that new goal" The coaching partnership is unique because - ANS the total focus is on what the client wants to achieve What is the potential pitfall of high self-esteem - ANS Increased focus on social comparison As role models, it is important for coaches to - ANS Practice self-compassion and self-care It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to - ANS Better understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through And overload in negative emotions can - ANS Hamper curiosity and creativity What is the value in positive emotions - ANS They improve attention, open-mindedness and creativity The heart of the coaching is - ANS relationship What is the role of self-determination in coaching - ANS A self-determined client has a greater sense of confidence in their ability to achieve the goals of their choosing, with appropriate support systems What is true regarding positive emotions - ANS They are vital for learning and client success When coaches put on their empathy ears they listen for - ANS Feelings and needs Which statement best describes the impact of coaching on the coach - ANS The coach and client both grow through the relationship and the conversations Coaching is similar to therapy in that it - ANS Is more successful when there is a strong client/coach relationship Which is an example of closed-ended inquiry - ANS Did you enjoy working on that goal? In the Wellcoaches protocol, a majority of time in an ongoing coaching session is spent - ANS In the generative moment What is the difference between sympathy and empathy - ANS Empathy understands clients while sympathy identifies with clients The three components of self-determination theory are - ANS Autonomy, competence, relatedness Which of the following is the best example of an affirmation - ANS You were resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal Which of the following is an example of empathy - ANS I know you are frustrated and disappointed. You hoped for closure When it comes to listening during coaching conversations, coaches need to - ANS Listen for emotions, energy, feelings and needs What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence - ANS Character strengths support coaching presence Which of the following Being Skills is about truth telling with love - ANS Courage and authenticity Which describes an expert approach rather than the coach approach - ANS Works harder than the client The ICF's definition of coaching presence includes the skills of - ANS Being open to not knowing and taking risks Humor has no place in the coaching relationship because - ANS False. Humor is part of the coaching presence What is the role of silence in coaching - ANS It allows the client ample time to reflect and respond to inquiry and reflection What is the purpose of perceptive reflections - ANS Enabling the client to hear what they are saying It is important for coaches to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives because - ANS Mindfulness in daily life supports mindfulness during coaching sessions What is the best way for the coach to support the client to connect with their feelings - ANS Reflect what they might be feeling and needing What are open-ended inquiries - ANS Questions that invite a narrative answer What is the result of self-determination in a client - ANS 1. Greater persistence in moving toward goals 2.More flexibility in creating and considering options 3. More interest and enjoyment in pursuing goals Which statement would be appropriate to include in a coaching contract - ANS I will acknowledge when my client has an issue that is outside my scope of knowledge and skill and recommend other avenues When coaches "listen until they don't exist", they - ANS Set aside their agendas in order to pay full attention to the client's agenda What is the role of "positive regard" in coaching - ANS Coaches champion the strengths and potential in their clients When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they - ANS Notice what's happening in the present moment Pity impacts the coaching relationship by - ANS Placing the client in the role of the victim Which of the following energies support coaching presence - ANS Calm confidence Coaching presence is - ANS A way of being with people that facilitates movement and growth through connection To use mindfulness well during coaching session, coaches need to - ANS Practice mindfulness in their own lives It is appropriate for the coach to wear the expert hat when - ANS The client is planning on doing something dangerous