Client Support & Coaching Techniques Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the coaching approach known as 'motivational interviewing'?
Answer: A collaborative, client-centered method that elicits and strengthens motivation for change
Motivational interviewing is collaborative and elicits the client's own motivation rather than imposing external pressure.
When a client says 'I know I should eat more vegetables, but I just can't seem to do it,' a coach using reflective listening would respond by:
Answer: Reflecting that the client feels stuck between knowing what to do and actually doing it
Reflective listening mirrors the client's ambivalence without judgment, creating space for deeper exploration.
A new AIP coaching client feels overwhelmed by all the dietary changes required. What is the best initial coaching strategy?
Answer: Break down the protocol into manageable steps and prioritize the most impactful changes first
Chunking changes into manageable steps reduces overwhelm and builds confidence through early wins.
What is the difference between coaching and therapy in the context of AIP client support?
Answer: Coaching focuses on forward-looking goals and behavior change, while therapy addresses psychological diagnoses and past trauma
Coaches work with present resources and future goals, while therapists are licensed to treat psychological conditions rooted in the past.
A client expresses frustration that AIP is 'not working' after two weeks. Which response best demonstrates coaching competence?
Answer: Acknowledge the frustration, explore what 'working' means to the client, and discuss realistic timelines
Exploring the client's definition of success and setting realistic expectations is more effective than defending the protocol.
Which tool is most useful for helping AIP clients identify patterns between food intake, lifestyle factors, and symptom changes?
Answer: A food, mood, and symptom journal
A food, mood, and symptom journal captures the multi-factorial patterns essential for AIP protocol evaluation.
What is 'agenda mapping' in a coaching session?
Answer: Collaboratively identifying and prioritizing topics the client wants to address in the session
Agenda mapping is a collaborative process that ensures the session addresses what matters most to the client.