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Health & Wellness Coaching Board Exam
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Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) Answer:
review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and
present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm Answer: 1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
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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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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
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Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: Answer: 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: Answer: client self
assesses state
goal review
topic of importance
short term smart goals
new action steps
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take-aways
appreciating client's work
feedback on coaching
Goal Review Answer: 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: Answer: :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: Answer: :navigating his/her own life, based
upon personal preferences and past experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
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Health & Wellness Coaching Board Exam
Questions with Correct Answers | Updated
(100% Correct Answers)
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) Answer:
review materials, eliminate distractions, be mindful calm, and
present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm Answer: 1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
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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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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
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Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: Answer: 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: Answer: client self
assesses state
goal review
topic of importance
short term smart goals
new action steps
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take-aways
appreciating client's work
feedback on coaching
Goal Review Answer: 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: Answer: :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: Answer: :navigating his/her own life, based
upon personal preferences and past experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
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