Ethics, Professionalism, & Boundaries Flashcards
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A holistic coach discovers their client is also seeing another coach for the same goals. What is the most ethical response?
Answer: Encourage the client to disclose this to both coaches and explore whether dual coaching serves their needs
Respecting client autonomy while discussing potential overlaps and encouraging transparency supports ethical practice.
Which of the following best describes 'scope of practice' in holistic coaching?
Answer: The range of issues and methods a coach is qualified and credentialed to address
Scope of practice defines the boundaries of competence based on training, certification, and ethical guidelines.
A coach realizes they have romantic feelings for a client. What should they do first?
Answer: Seek supervision or consultation and consider referring the client
Seeking supervision protects both parties and helps the coach assess whether referral is necessary to maintain ethical boundaries.
When a holistic coach uses social media to promote their practice, which ethical principle is most important to uphold?
Answer: Maintaining client confidentiality and avoiding identifying information
Confidentiality extends to all digital platforms, and coaches must never share identifiable client information publicly.
A client asks their holistic coach to write a letter supporting a legal claim. What is the ethical course of action?
Answer: Refer the client to an attorney and decline to write the letter
Writing legal support letters is outside a holistic coach's scope of practice; referral to appropriate professionals is required.
What does 'informed consent' require in a holistic coaching relationship?
Answer: The client understanding the coaching process, limitations, confidentiality, and their rights before beginning
Informed consent ensures clients have full understanding of the coaching relationship before committing.
A holistic coach is asked by a client's employer to share session notes. Without a release, the coach should:
Answer: Decline to share any information without the client's written authorization
Confidentiality cannot be broken for third-party requests, including employers, without the client's explicit written consent.