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Nearing the end of a session, your client is still not quite sure what to do about a specific situation. You have the feeling that a similar experience that you have had in the past might be useful for the client. The best response is:
Suggested Answer: D
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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Option D adheres to Competency 7.11, 'Shares observations, insights, and feelings without attachment,' by offering the experience as an option while preserving client autonomy (Competency 8.3). It aligns with Ethics Section 2.2 (non-imposition) and the ICF Definition of Coaching (facilitating, not directing).
Option A is directive, violating Competency 2.2. Option B seeks permission but assumes relevance. Option C shares without consent and suggests solutions, bypassing partnership. D best respects the client's choice and process.
35 comments · newest first
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Lennie
10 months ago
Not sure, I feel like sharing your story directly could help more.
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Tonette
10 months ago
Agree, it’s more about the client’s needs.
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Ricarda
10 months ago
Wait, why not just tell them what to do? Seems easier!
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Latonia
10 months ago
I’m surprised that asking for permission is even an option here.
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Cammy
11 months ago
I think option D is the best choice!
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Ruthann
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether to share my experience or not. I guess C could work, but I worry it might overwhelm the client.
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Roosevelt
11 months ago
I think I practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized the need for client autonomy. D seems to align with that idea.
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Stephen
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like sharing my experience directly might come off as too authoritative. Maybe B is a better approach?
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Dominga
12 months ago
I remember we talked about the importance of not imposing our own solutions on clients, so I think option D might be the best choice.
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Mariann
12 months ago
I'm pretty confident that option D is the best answer here. Sharing your own experience and then letting the client decide if they want to hear more is a smart move. It shows you have relevant knowledge to offer, but you're not going to force it on them. Definitely the most client-centered approach.
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Gabriele
12 months ago
Option D is definitely the way to go here. Sharing your relevant experience and then asking the client if they'd like to hear more is a great way to provide potentially useful information without being too prescriptive. It shows you're trying to be helpful while still respecting the client's autonomy.
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Salome
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tough call. I'm torn between B and D. I think B might be a good way to get the client more engaged, but D also seems like it could work well by giving them the choice of whether to hear your story or not. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Samira
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which approach would be best, but I'm leaning towards option D. Sharing my experience and then asking the client if they think anything in it could be useful feels like the most collaborative approach.
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Jesse
2 years ago
Option D, no doubt. Sharing your experience but also checking in with the client? That's how you build trust and find the right solution.
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Farrah
1 year ago
Olga: That's helpful, thank you for sharing. I'll consider those options.
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Olga
1 year ago
Daniel: Well, in my situation, I tried a few different options. Maybe one of them could work for you.
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Daniel
1 year ago
User 2: Yes, please share. I'm open to hearing different perspectives.
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Christiane
1 year ago
User 1: I've had a similar experience, would you like to hear about it?
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Shawna
1 year ago
User 4: I agree, sharing personal experiences can really help in finding solutions.
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Doretha
1 year ago
User 3: That sounds like a good approach. It shows empathy and offers a different perspective.
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Luther
1 year ago
User 2: Yes, please share. I'm open to hearing your perspective.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
User 1: I've had a similar experience, would you like to hear about it?
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Ty
2 years ago
I think option C is also valid. Providing the client with possible options can be helpful in decision-making.
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Salley
2 years ago
I prefer option D. It shows empathy and gives the client the choice to hear the story or not.
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Beata
2 years ago
I agree with Vashti. Sharing a story and letting the client find relevance in it is more effective.
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Twila
2 years ago
Haha, I bet some candidates would go for option A just to stroke their own ego. Classic move, but D is definitely the way to go here.
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Elfrieda
1 year ago
Client: Yes, please share your story and let me know if it could help me.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
Therapist: I've had a similar experience, would you like to hear about it?
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Avery
1 year ago
Client: Can you tell me what I should do in this situation?
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Lino
2 years ago
I was tempted by option C, but D seems more empowering for the client. Gotta love that consultative approach!
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Vernell
2 years ago
Option D all the way! Keeps the client in the driver's seat while offering your relevant experience. Nice and professional.
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Aja
1 year ago
Therapist: Great, I had a similar situation and here's what I did. Let me know if any of these options resonate with you.
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Mireya
1 year ago
Client: Yes, I would like to hear your experience.
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Crista
2 years ago
D) Share with the client that you have had a similar experience and enquire if the client would like to hear and see if anything in there may or may not be useful.
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Vashti
2 years ago
I think option B is the best approach. It allows the client to engage and relate to the story.