Ch 7 - Assessments Flashcards
What are the 3 benefits of asking a client to complete an assessment prior to the first coaching session (information provided)?
They provide information about the client’s:
1 Priorities for the coaching program
2 Confidence in their ability to make behavior change
3 readiness for change
What are the 3 other benefits to the coaching relationship of having clients complete a wellbeing assesssment?
1 trust and rapport: the online assessment provides client’s a safe space in which to first tell their story
2 honoring personality preferences: introverted clients may feel more comfortable communicating personal information in writing initially
3 Written word: allows client’s to see a qualitative and quantitive summary of their current state of well-being. Seeing written information can be both affirming and a powerful motivator.
What benefits does the client get from completing the well-being assessment?
The assessment helps clients gain
self awareness
Insights
A sense of their priorities for coaching
Describe the steps to take in reviewing a well-being assessment.
1 Seek out success 2 notice client's areas of arousal (areas in which the client is feeling an emotional charge, either positive or negative) 3 consider stages of change 4 question gaps 5 Note concerns: including medical red flags or mental health concerns
What are the 7 components of well-being covered on the Wellcoaches well-being assessment?
1 Energy 2 Life satisfaction 3 Mental and emotional fitness 4 Weight management 5 Physical activity/exercise 6 Nutrition 7 Health
When reviewing an assessment, what is the value in looking first for strengths and areas for celebration.
Based on AI philosophy “what we focus on grows” and “our first questions are fateful”.
By searching for strengths on the well-being assessment we can formulate strength based inquiries for our coaching sessions.
During an initial coaching conversation, how does one best approach the client with information gleaned from an assessment?
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• Ask the client what questions they have after completing the well-being assessment
- Ask the client what insights they discovered while completing the well-being assessment •
What is the potential impact of making assumptions about a client?
We may mistakenly think we understand their experience when we really do not. Inquiry can help the coach understand the client’s actual experience.
It should never be assumed that assessments completed ahead of time reveal the whole story or reflect how the client will be feeling when the first coaching conversation takes place.
Mistakes or misinterpretation of questions can sometimes occur when completing forms.
How might a client’s stage of change impact the first coaching session?
• The coach’s approach needs to be adjusted based on the stage of change
• The types of goals selected will be different depending on the stage ◦ Early stage goals are more cognitive (thinking, learning, researching)
◦ Later stage goals will be action oriented
What is a medical red flag?
Medical “Red flags” are issues that may require a physicians release before engaging in regular physical activity.
ACSM guidelines should be used to determine when a physician’s release is recommended.
List 3 physical health “red flags” that would require a referral to a health professional or a physician’s release?
Family history of myocardial infarction or sudden death before age 55 Cigarette smoking Sedentary lifestyle Obesity Hypertension Dyslipidemia Pre-diabetes
What are the ACSM guidelines prior to starting a Vigorous exercise program?
A vigorous exercise program is the equivalent of running or walking faster than 4 mph.
Moderate or High-risk individuals should see a doctor or have exercise testing before participation.
What are the ACSM guidelines prior to starting a Moderate exercise program?
A moderate exercise program is equivalent to brisk-walking at 3 - 4 mph or an activity that can be sustained for 45 minutes.
Only high-risk individuals are recommended to see a physician.
What are the definitions of the 3 ASCM risk classifications?
Low Risk: asymptomatic men 45 and women >55 who have >=2 heart-disease risk factors
High Risk: individuals with known cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease.
List three mental health “red flags” that would prompt you to refer your client to a therapist.
Depression
Eating disorders
Substance abuse
Anxiety Disorders
