Client Assessment & Goal Setting Flashcards
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What is the significance of establishing a 'coaching agreement' in the context of client assessment according to IAC standards?
Answer: It aligns coach and client on what will be focused on and how success will be measured
The coaching agreement ensures both parties share a clear understanding of focus areas and success indicators, which is foundational to effective goal pursuit.
A client describes their goal in negative terms ('I want to stop being so anxious'). An IAC-aligned coach would:
Answer: Help the client reframe toward a positive, desired-state goal
Coaching toward a desired positive state is more generative than moving away from a problem, and reframing helps clients articulate what they actually want.
When assessing a client's support system during goal setting, an IAC coach's primary purpose is to:
Answer: Help the client recognize available resources that can be leveraged for success
Mapping the support system helps the client recognize and mobilize existing resources, strengthening their capacity to achieve goals.
How should an IAC-certified coach handle a situation where a client's goal shifts significantly mid-engagement?
Answer: Revisit the coaching agreement and co-create updated goals reflecting the new direction
IAC coaching is dynamic; when client goals evolve, the coach revisits the agreement to ensure the engagement continues to serve the client's authentic needs.
Which question best assesses a client's motivation level for achieving a stated goal in an IAC session?
Answer: 'On a scale of 1-10, how important is achieving this goal to you, and what would make it a 10?'
Scaling questions combined with a gap-exploration follow-up reveal the depth of a client's motivation and what conditions would increase commitment.
In IAC coaching, 'ecological checking' during goal assessment refers to:
Answer: Exploring how the client's goal affects other areas of their life and relationships
Ecological checking ensures the client considers unintended consequences and the broader impact of their goal on their whole life system.
A client sets a goal that appears to be driven by external pressure rather than intrinsic desire. The IAC-aligned response is to:
Answer: Gently explore whose goal it really is and what the client truly wants for themselves
Exploring goal ownership helps the client distinguish between externally imposed and intrinsically motivated goals, which the IAC views as critical for sustainable change.