ICF ICF-ACC Dumps

The ICF Code of Ethics (Section 4.1) requires coaches to "explain and ensure that, prior to or at the initial meeting, my coaching client(s) understand the nature and limits of confidentiality." Sharing with a supervisor must be disclosed in the coaching agreement (ICF Competency 3) to maintain transparency and trust. Let’s analyze:

A. Tell the client that the information needs to be shared with the supervisory coach so the coach can learn from the feedback: This is reactive and lacks prior consent, violating Section 4’s requirement for upfront clarity.

B. Add a statement to the client’s contract describing how information will be shared with the supervising coach: This proactively ensures client understanding and agreement, aligning with ICF ethics (Section 4.2) and Competency 3.

C. Correspond with the supervising coach verbally so there is no need to share the client’s information in writing: This avoids documentation but doesn’t address client consent or transparency, breaching ethical standards.

Option B is the best practice, per ICF’s confidentiality and agreement requirements.

The ICF Coaching Boundaries distinguish coaching from therapy, stating that coaching does not address mental health conditions like trauma or sleep disorders. The ICF Code of Ethics (Section 2.5) requires coaches to "refer clients to other professionals when appropriate" if issues fall outside their scope. Let’s evaluate:

A. Continue coaching the client but recommend they see a mental health professional about these symptoms: This balances the coach’s role in supporting the client’s goals (ICF Competency 8) while adhering to ethical boundaries by referring out for nightmares and sleep issues, which suggest unresolved trauma (ICF Code of Ethics, Section 2.5).

B. Stop coaching until the client stops experiencing sleeping issues and nightmares: Ceasing coaching entirely isn’t required unless the client’s condition prevents engagement. ICF encourages maintaining the relationship within its scope (ICF Definition of Coaching).

C. Modify the coaching agreement to address the client’s struggles with the problems resulting from this past event: This crosses into therapy by addressing past trauma, violating ICF boundaries and Competency 3 ("Establishes and Maintains Agreements").

D. Contact a health provider for the client so the coach and health provider can collaborate: This breaches confidentiality (ICF Code of Ethics, Section 4) unless the client explicitly consents, and collaboration exceeds coaching’s non-therapeutic role.

Option A is the best action, as it upholds ICF ethics and boundaries by continuing coaching within its scope while ensuring the client’s mental health needs are addressed professionally.

ICF Competency 8 ("Facilitates Client Growth") focuses on "transforming learning into action" through specific, realistic plans that support ongoing progress. Addressing barriers ensures sustainability (ICF Definition of Coaching). Let’s evaluate:

A. Distributing a survey to assess the client’s level of satisfaction with the coaching progress: This evaluates the process but doesn’t directly drive progress (Competency 8).

B. Working with the client to develop an action plan that acknowledges support and resource barriers: This aligns with Competency 8, empowering the client with a tailored, actionable strategy for continued growth.

C. Emphasizing some negative outcomes that could occur if the client does not reach their goals: Fear-based motivation contradicts ICF’s positive, client-led approach (Competency 5).

D. Sharing literature relevant to the client’s goals for them to review before the next coaching session: This supports learning but lacks the actionable focus of a plan (Competency 8).

Option B most likely helps the client progress, per ICF’s growth-focused framework.