Health & Wellness Coaching Final Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
.(Client) The Blaming Trap - ANSWER--When a client attempts to blame other or give excuses for their
challenges
-How a coach reflects this to the client can result in even greater resistance
.Addressing the CLIENT Confrontation Trap - ANSWER-1. Amplified Reflection
---the coach amplifies or exaggerates what the client said in a way that allows the client to see their
statement more clearly and either agree or disagree with what was said
2. Double-sided Reflection
---with a double-sided reflection, the counselor reflects both the current, resistant statement, and a
previous, contradictory statement that the client has made. This allows the client to see their resistance
or misperception more clearly and address the discrepancy.
.Avoiding (Client) Question/Answer Trap - ANSWER-Rather than engaging the futile exchange,
encourage client to voice their reasons for change, with just a little questioning and guidance
"Why do you want to eat more healthy?"
"now lets talk about what changes you want to make to your diet"
.Avoiding the (Client) Blaming Trap - ANSWER--Communicate in a respectful manner that blame is
irrelevant
-Establish a "no-fault" policy with your clients:
,Client: "My husband is the reason i eat ice cream every night!"
Coach: "Rather than looking at the problem, lets look at what YOU can do and what you can control so
you can stay on track with the eating goals you really want"
.Avoiding the CLIENT Confrontation Trap - ANSWER--Roll with Resistance: this is the first and most
important step in avoiding this trap.
"Its equivalent in dance is paying attention to keeping yourself and your partner from stepping on each
other's toes"
Paradoxical element brings client back to balanced or opposite perspective.
Come alongside the client
Shifting Focus
Develop Discrepancy: Allowing client to move forward
USE perceptive reflections to develop discrepancy
-gently plants the seeds of thoughtfulness and, possibly, change
.Be able to tell the difference between a vague 3-month or weekly goal from a specific 3-month or
weekly goal and be able to rewrite each to be specific if asked? - ANSWER-Vague - I will be exercising
more.
Specific- I will be walking at a moderate pace at the gym five days per week for 30 minutes.
Vague - I will be eating less fast food.
Specific- I will only be eating fast food lunch meals 2 times per week.
, Vague - I will be eating more healthy
Specific- I will be eating 2 servings of vegetables for lunch and 1 serving of vegetables for dinner every
day.
.Cognitive rehearsal - ANSWER-Cognitive rehearsal
rehearse one's thoughts and behaviors prior to experiencing the potentially difficult situation, and to be
armed with healthy adaptive responses
Example in dietary behavior change:
imagine the original situation that is causing temptation
eating at the buffet in the cafeteria with all those unhealthy, tasty options
describe thoughts and feelings that accompany the adaptive situation and make positive self-statements
about it
"I will feel good mentally and physically when I choose the fruit salad rather than the chocolate cake for
dessert."
Then immediately follow the positive self statement with a positive adaptive behavior
"I see myself choose the fruit salad from the buffet."
Finally, individuals are encouraged to reward themselves for doing well in a difficult situation, with
either positive statements or material rewards, or both.
"I am so proud of myself for making this change a reality and I had more energy for the rest of the work
day!"
.How do you know you've got it right when using the typical day coaching tool? - ANSWER-You are doing
very little talking
The client seems engaged in their story
You are learning lots of interesting information, both verbal and non-verbal, about the client, their
situation, their perceptions, etc
.How should a coach help clients in the action and maintenance stages define new strategies to prevent
relapses? Which processes of change are effective in preventing relapse when working with clients in
the maintenance stage?
Be able to recognize examples - ANSWER-Use
With Correct Answers
.(Client) The Blaming Trap - ANSWER--When a client attempts to blame other or give excuses for their
challenges
-How a coach reflects this to the client can result in even greater resistance
.Addressing the CLIENT Confrontation Trap - ANSWER-1. Amplified Reflection
---the coach amplifies or exaggerates what the client said in a way that allows the client to see their
statement more clearly and either agree or disagree with what was said
2. Double-sided Reflection
---with a double-sided reflection, the counselor reflects both the current, resistant statement, and a
previous, contradictory statement that the client has made. This allows the client to see their resistance
or misperception more clearly and address the discrepancy.
.Avoiding (Client) Question/Answer Trap - ANSWER-Rather than engaging the futile exchange,
encourage client to voice their reasons for change, with just a little questioning and guidance
"Why do you want to eat more healthy?"
"now lets talk about what changes you want to make to your diet"
.Avoiding the (Client) Blaming Trap - ANSWER--Communicate in a respectful manner that blame is
irrelevant
-Establish a "no-fault" policy with your clients:
,Client: "My husband is the reason i eat ice cream every night!"
Coach: "Rather than looking at the problem, lets look at what YOU can do and what you can control so
you can stay on track with the eating goals you really want"
.Avoiding the CLIENT Confrontation Trap - ANSWER--Roll with Resistance: this is the first and most
important step in avoiding this trap.
"Its equivalent in dance is paying attention to keeping yourself and your partner from stepping on each
other's toes"
Paradoxical element brings client back to balanced or opposite perspective.
Come alongside the client
Shifting Focus
Develop Discrepancy: Allowing client to move forward
USE perceptive reflections to develop discrepancy
-gently plants the seeds of thoughtfulness and, possibly, change
.Be able to tell the difference between a vague 3-month or weekly goal from a specific 3-month or
weekly goal and be able to rewrite each to be specific if asked? - ANSWER-Vague - I will be exercising
more.
Specific- I will be walking at a moderate pace at the gym five days per week for 30 minutes.
Vague - I will be eating less fast food.
Specific- I will only be eating fast food lunch meals 2 times per week.
, Vague - I will be eating more healthy
Specific- I will be eating 2 servings of vegetables for lunch and 1 serving of vegetables for dinner every
day.
.Cognitive rehearsal - ANSWER-Cognitive rehearsal
rehearse one's thoughts and behaviors prior to experiencing the potentially difficult situation, and to be
armed with healthy adaptive responses
Example in dietary behavior change:
imagine the original situation that is causing temptation
eating at the buffet in the cafeteria with all those unhealthy, tasty options
describe thoughts and feelings that accompany the adaptive situation and make positive self-statements
about it
"I will feel good mentally and physically when I choose the fruit salad rather than the chocolate cake for
dessert."
Then immediately follow the positive self statement with a positive adaptive behavior
"I see myself choose the fruit salad from the buffet."
Finally, individuals are encouraged to reward themselves for doing well in a difficult situation, with
either positive statements or material rewards, or both.
"I am so proud of myself for making this change a reality and I had more energy for the rest of the work
day!"
.How do you know you've got it right when using the typical day coaching tool? - ANSWER-You are doing
very little talking
The client seems engaged in their story
You are learning lots of interesting information, both verbal and non-verbal, about the client, their
situation, their perceptions, etc
.How should a coach help clients in the action and maintenance stages define new strategies to prevent
relapses? Which processes of change are effective in preventing relapse when working with clients in
the maintenance stage?
Be able to recognize examples - ANSWER-Use
