HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
BOARD EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) - ANS review materials, eliminate
distractions, be mindful calm, and present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm - ANS 1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
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 - ANS ask how the client is, use reflections. Ask positive inquiry about
previous week, reflect something positive, ask client to select goal to review
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,Early coaching session (1 or 2) competencies (5 total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support - ANS 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
Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: - ANS 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: - ANS 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 - ANS 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: - ANS :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: - ANS :navigating his/her own life, based upon personal preferences and
past experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
The coach's primary role does NOT include: - ANS a content expert or educator who
diagnoses, advises, or instructs the client on what to do.
Client's:
Share personal info/experience/recommendations only when:
Observe, name, and refer to client's:
Convey the belief that client is:
Adjust approach according to: - ANS Client's agenda, needs, interests, and preferences drive
the relationship.
appropriate or when specifically asked/given permission to do so
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, :beliefs and values.
:resourceful, expert in own experience.
:client's health literacy
Demonstrate:
Convey:
Follow Through on:
Openly name and address: - ANS :benevolence, honesty, sincerity, and authenticity
:unconditional positive regard
:commitments
:discord/conflict as it occurs and resolve in a timely manner
The coach establishes a: - ANS positive and safe environment where the client feels accepted
and supported, which helps the client clarify values/access motivation.
The coach's confidence in the client's ability to______, ________, &________
supports the client's_________. - ANS learn, grow, and change / self-efficacy.
The coach builds trust by attending to the client's - ANS emotions as well as words and
behaviors; i.e., when the coach senses conflict, discomfort or confusion, the coach
acknowledges what is happening with curious interest.
The coach facilitates behavior change by empowering the client to: - ANS self-discover
values, resources, and strategies that are individualized and meaningful.
Generative moment - ANS identify topic, ask permission to explore, client describes what
they want, explore strengths, environments to move forward, including pros/cons, develop
discrepancy, brainstorming, express confidence in client's ability to move forward
Active listening & Presence
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BOARD EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Coach prep for session- overview (prior to session prep) - ANS review materials, eliminate
distractions, be mindful calm, and present.
Initial Intake coaching session
Describe
Review
Determine
Clarify
Allow
Confirm - ANS 1.) Describe coaching process,
2.) Review info & assessments provided,
3.) Determine if coaching is appropriate.
4.) Clarify roles & expectations;
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 - ANS ask how the client is, use reflections. Ask positive inquiry about
previous week, reflect something positive, ask client to select goal to review
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
,Early coaching session (1 or 2) competencies (5 total)
Assess
Identify
Explore/Clarify
Establish/Refine
Support - ANS 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
Routine Ongoing Sessions- overview (5 total)
Ask about the:
Refer to shifts in the
Support the client in:
Reflect the client's:
Closing: - ANS 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: - ANS 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 - ANS 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: - ANS :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: - ANS :navigating his/her own life, based upon personal preferences and
past experiences.
:the structure of the session and serves as a facilitative partner.
The coach's primary role does NOT include: - ANS a content expert or educator who
diagnoses, advises, or instructs the client on what to do.
Client's:
Share personal info/experience/recommendations only when:
Observe, name, and refer to client's:
Convey the belief that client is:
Adjust approach according to: - ANS Client's agenda, needs, interests, and preferences drive
the relationship.
appropriate or when specifically asked/given permission to do so
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, :beliefs and values.
:resourceful, expert in own experience.
:client's health literacy
Demonstrate:
Convey:
Follow Through on:
Openly name and address: - ANS :benevolence, honesty, sincerity, and authenticity
:unconditional positive regard
:commitments
:discord/conflict as it occurs and resolve in a timely manner
The coach establishes a: - ANS positive and safe environment where the client feels accepted
and supported, which helps the client clarify values/access motivation.
The coach's confidence in the client's ability to______, ________, &________
supports the client's_________. - ANS learn, grow, and change / self-efficacy.
The coach builds trust by attending to the client's - ANS emotions as well as words and
behaviors; i.e., when the coach senses conflict, discomfort or confusion, the coach
acknowledges what is happening with curious interest.
The coach facilitates behavior change by empowering the client to: - ANS self-discover
values, resources, and strategies that are individualized and meaningful.
Generative moment - ANS identify topic, ask permission to explore, client describes what
they want, explore strengths, environments to move forward, including pros/cons, develop
discrepancy, brainstorming, express confidence in client's ability to move forward
Active listening & Presence
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