Art of Coaching
When clients begin identifying barriers to behavior change, which is the BEST tactic to promote resilience?
Values, Strengths or Successes with Past Attempts
Give an example of a physical activity SMART goal.
Example:
Specific, Measurable, Timebound
How do you know it's Achievable and Relevant?
I will walk 15 minutes for two days a week for the next month.
What is My Plate?
Aims to translate dietary guidelines into a vision image
Half your plate fruits and Veggies, other half whole grains and protein
When might it be appropriate to discuss a client with diabetes case with another person?
with permission of the client
when making a referral to another professional
when seeking support from other health coaches or allied professionals - as long as the information is de-identified
What are the most common barriers?
Lack of time, money, social support, belief in their ability
You are working with a client new to physical activity, what is the best way for the client to monitor their intensity level?
Talk test
In relationship to nutrition, what self-monitoring methods are commonly used.
My Plate
Smaller Plate
Portion Control
Calorie Tracking
A client has a similar medical experience as you - how do you keep clear boundaries?
Use client centric affirmations
Avoid dual relationships - coaching friends/family
Do not overshare personal details/information
What open-ended question can you ask to elicit change talk?
Examples:
How do you imagine you will feel adopting this healthy habit?
What will your life look like when you have achieved your vision/goal?
What is the connection between mental health and physical activity?
Regular exercise can significantly improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance cognitive function, boost self-esteem, and even help prevent the development of mental health issues like depression
What strategy can a health coach use to share information about nutrition?
Elicit provide elicit
What questions can you use when coaching a client who is newly diagnosed with high cholesterol?
How does that make you feel?
What do you know about high cholesterol?
What treatment options did you discuss with your doctor?
What is in your control to manage your cholesterol?
What follow-up question would you ask if a client says: "My doctors says I need to lose weight."
Examples:
How does that make you feel?
What does lose weight mean to you?
What are the Physical Activity Guidelines?
150 minutes of moderate activity
What medical condition is appropriate to incorporate the Dash Diet?
Hypertension
What are the keys to managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes?
weight loss
nutrition
physical activity
lower stress
sleep
What is one of the biggest challenges in the client-coach relationship when coaching a diverse clients?
understanding your own biases and ignoring your own beliefs and values.
Give an example of how to use the scale or ruler when working with someone who wants to increase physical activity.
on a scale of 1 being low and 10 being high, how confident are you in this goal?
What do you do in a coaching session if a client has culturally different food preferences.
Stay curious
Ask questions
Treat each client as an individual
What are ways you can support a client who wants to quit smoking?
Understand relationship with smoking
Triggers
Stress Management