Client Support & Coaching Techniques Flashcards
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A client reports that their partner is unsupportive of the AIP lifestyle changes. What coaching approach is most helpful?
Answer: Help the client explore ways to communicate their needs and possibly involve the partner in the process
Building communication skills and exploring ways to engage the partner supports both the protocol and the relationship.
What is the significance of tracking non-scale victories (NSVs) with AIP clients?
Answer: NSVs such as improved energy, sleep, and mood highlight progress when scale weight or labs haven't changed yet
Non-scale victories reflect real health improvements and help clients recognize progress, sustaining motivation.
How should an AIP coach handle a client who is experiencing symptoms of depression potentially linked to their autoimmune condition?
Answer: Acknowledge the connection, provide empathetic support, and refer the client to a mental health professional
Depression requires professional mental health support, which is outside the scope of a health coach.
What is the purpose of a 'coaching alliance' in the AIP coaching relationship?
Answer: The collaborative, trusting relationship between coach and client that supports goal achievement
A strong coaching alliance — characterized by trust, agreement on goals, and collaboration — predicts better client outcomes.
A client wants to skip the full 30-60 day elimination phase and move straight to reintroduction. How should the coach respond?
Answer: Explain the importance of a full elimination phase for accurate results and explore what is driving the desire to shorten it
Understanding the client's motivation while educating about protocol integrity allows the coach to find a workable path forward.
Which of the following is an example of a closed question that a coach should avoid overusing?
Answer: 'Did you stick to the protocol this week?'
Closed questions like 'Did you...' elicit yes/no answers and shut down exploration, whereas open questions invite reflection.
What does 'client-led coaching' mean in the AIP context?
Answer: The client determines the session focus, goals, and pace while the coach facilitates the process
Client-led coaching centers the client's agenda, ensuring the work is meaningful and relevant to their individual experience.