Section quiz: Definition and boundaries of coaching

1. ICF document

   Hullinger, A. M., & DiGirola, J. A. (2018). Referring a client to therapy: A set of guidelines. International Coaching Federation. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icf-research-guide-referring-client-to-therapy.pdf

2. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2019). Frequently asked questions. Archived December 10, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://web.archive.org/web/20191210192635/https://coachfederation.org/faqs

3. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2019). Updated ICF core competency model. Revised July 30, 2021. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icf-cs-core-competencies-2019.pdf

4. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2020). ICF code of ethics. Revised June 25, 2021. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ICF-Code-of-Ethics-2020.pdf

5. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2020). ICF team coaching competencies: Moving beyond one-to-one coaching. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icf-cs-team-coaching-competencies.pdf

6. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2021). PCC markers. Revised June 25, 2021. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/icf-cs-pcc-markers-2021.pdf

7. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2024). ICF mentor coaching competency model. Revised June 9, 2026. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/icf-cs-mentorcoachingcompetencies.pdf

8. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2025). ACC exam sample questions. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://coachingfederation.org/resource/acc-exam-sample-questions/

9. ICF document

   International Coaching Federation. (2025). ICF code of ethics. Revised May 2026. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/icf-ethics-code-of-ethics-2025.pdf

10. ICF document

    International Coaching Federation. (2026). About the ICF coaching supervision competencies. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://coachingfederation.org/credentialing/coaching-competencies/coaching-supervision-competencies/

11. ICF document

    International Coaching Federation. (2026). ACC minimum skills requirements. Revised January 26, 2026. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/icf-cs-acc-minimum-skills.pdf

12. ICF document

    International Coaching Federation. (2026). Associate Certified Coach (ACC) candidate guide. Revised September 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://coachingfederation.org/resource/acc-candidate-guide/

13. ICF document

    International Coaching Federation. (2026). Coaching supervisor toolkit. Updated August 18, 2026. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/icf-cs-coaching-supervisor-toolkit.pdf

14. ICF document

    International Coaching Federation. (2026). Insights and considerations for ethics. Revised February 2026. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/icf-ethics-ethical-insights-and-considerations.pdf

15. Published source

    Association for Coaching, EMCC, APECS, & AOCS. (2018). The global code of ethics for coaches, mentors and supervisors (Version 2). https://mentor.unm.edu/img/GCoE/Global%20Code%20of%20Ethics.pdf

16. Published source

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (2019). Good practice in action 014 legal resource: Managing confidentiality within the counselling professions. https://www.sophroacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bacp-managing-confidentiality-legal-resource-gpia014-july2019.pdf

17. Published source

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (2020). COVID-19 response: Confidentiality and disclosure issues for practitioners. https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/11145/bacp-covid-19-confidentiality-and-disclosure-issues-member-resource.pdf

18. Published source

    Career Development Institute. (2022). Definitions: Career development and related roles. https://www.thecdi.net/CDI/media/Write/Documents/CDI_Definitions_Career_Development_and_Related_Roles_November_2022.pdf

19. Published source

    CIPD. (2025). Coaching and mentoring. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/coaching-mentoring-factsheet/

20. Published source

    Freeman, R. E. (2010). Strategic management: A stakeholder approach. Cambridge University Press (original work published 1984). https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139192675

21. Published source

    GOV.UK. (n.d.). Find a legal adviser. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.gov.uk/find-legal-advice/find-legal-adviser

22. Published source

    Health and Care Professions Council. (2026). The professions we regulate. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.hcpc-uk.org/about-us/who-we-regulate/the-professions/

23. Published source

    HM Revenue & Customs. (n.d.). Self Assessment tax returns: Get help. GOV.UK. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns/get-help

24. Published source

    International Association of Facilitators. (2004). Statement of values and code of ethics. https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IAF-Statement-of-Values-Code-of-Ethics.pdf

25. Published source

    National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. (n.d.). Scope of practice. https://nbhwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scope-of-Practice-PDF.pdf

26. Published source

    National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (n.d.). Alcohol and the brain. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-topics-alcohol-and-brain

27. Published source

    NHS. (n.d.). Angina. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/angina/

28. Published source

    NHS. (n.d.). Antidepressants. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antidepressants/

29. Published source

    NHS. (n.d.). Counselling. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/

30. Published source

    NHS. (n.d.). Depression in adults: Symptoms. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/symptoms/

31. Published source

    NHS. (n.d.). Grief after bereavement or loss. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

32. Published source

    O*NET OnLine. (2026). Certification: Master Certified Coach (MCC). U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/certinfo/2090-A

33. Published source

    Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. (2022). Working definition of trauma-informed practice. GOV.UK. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-definition-of-trauma-informed-practice/working-definition-of-trauma-informed-practice

34. Published source

    Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.55.1.68

35. Published source

    The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. (2013). R (on the application of Prudential plc) v Special Commissioner of Income Tax [2013] UKSC 1: Press summary. https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2010_0215_press_summary_bb0ea54d9e.pdf

This course is independent. Robin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or Pearson VUE. It is not ICF coach education and does not count towards an ICF credential or CCE units. The questions are original, not from the real exam.