Sources and citations · Definition and boundaries of coaching

The past, trauma and grief in coaching

The works this part of the course cites, in APA style. Open a work to check it for yourself.

ICF documents are publications of the International Coaching Federation. Published sources are books, peer-reviewed papers, professional bodies, regulators and government pages.

All sources for this course
  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). Updated ICF core competency model. Revised July 30, 2021. https://coachingfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icf-cs-core-competencies-2019.pdf

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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/

  6. 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

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.