Use of Self emphasizes:

Use of Self emphasizes:

• A. Focusing On Past Failures
• B. Relying On External Authorities
• C. Focus On The Present And What You Can Do Today To Strengthen Recovery
• D. Giving Only External Solutions

Answer: (C)

Use of Self centers on the coach’s own presence, honesty, and lived experience brought into the moment to connect with and support the client. It emphasizes staying in the present and guiding the client toward concrete, doable actions today that strengthen recovery. By sharing appropriate personal insights and modeling accountability, the coach helps the client see what is possible now and what practical steps can be taken today. This approach is about empowering the client through active engagement in the here and now, not dwelling on past failures or relying solely on external authorities or solutions.

Use of Self centers on the coach’s own presence, honesty, and lived experience brought into the moment to connect with and support the client. It emphasizes staying in the present and guiding the client toward concrete, doable actions today that strengthen recovery. By sharing appropriate personal insights and modeling accountability, the coach helps the client see what is possible now and what practical steps can be taken today. This approach is about empowering the client through active engagement in the here and now, not dwelling on past failures or relying solely on external authorities or solutions.