Which action is most appropriate for a coach to take if a client reports suddenly withdrawing from all social activities, and having regular mood swings and trouble sleeping?
A.
Provide the client with a referral to therapy
B.
Refer the client to a coach who specializes in these areas
C.
Inform the client's family about these issues
D.
Use coaching techniques thot address these specific issues
The ICF Code of Ethics (Section 2.5) requires coaches to "refer clients to other professionals when appropriate," particularly when issues fall outside coaching’s scope, such as mental health concerns (ICF Coaching Boundaries). Sudden social withdrawal, mood swings, and sleep issues suggest a potential clinical condition (e.g., depression), requiring therapy. Let’s evaluate:
A. Provide the client with a referral to therapy: This aligns with Section 2.5 and ICF boundaries, addressing mental health appropriately.
B. Refer the client to a coach who specializes in these areas: Coaching doesn’t treat mental health, regardless of specialization (ICF Definition of Coaching).
C. Inform the client’s family about these issues: This breaches confidentiality without imminent harm (Section 4.3) and isn’t the coach’s role.
D. Use coaching techniques that address these specific issues: This exceeds coaching’s scope, risking harm (Section 2.5).
Option A is most appropriate, per ICF ethics and boundaries.
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