Yes / No / Maybe Reflection

Use yes / no / maybe reflection as an optional, client-owned reflection while preserving context, choice, and uncertainty.

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When to Use This Tool
A client wants to use Yes / No / Maybe Reflection as an optional reflection
A client wants to record context without inferring a cause, diagnosis, trait, or hidden motive
A client wants to prepare one question or optional next step
How to Introduce This Tool Plus

What did you notice, what remains uncertain, and which question or optional next step feels useful?

Coaching Tool Disclaimer
This tool is designed for coaching contexts, not clinical use. If you or your client is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741).
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Tool Classification
Domain
Life Coaching
Type
Assessment
Phase
Discovery Review
Details
5 min Opener Monthly
Topics
Mindset Accountability Values

For the Coaching Practitioner

Plus
Coaching Scenarios Plus
1 Client considering Yes / No / Maybe Reflection for one current situation
Context

A client brings a situation related to Yes / No / Maybe Reflection and wants an optional coaching reflection. Confirm the client's words, context, goal, privacy needs, and preferred scope.

How to Introduce

Offer the tool as optional. Explain what it does, distinguish it from nearby tools, and confirm language, access needs, and consent.

What to Watch For

Keep observations client-owned. Do not infer a diagnosis, hidden motive, fixed trait, cause, treatment, measurement, or correct decision from an answer, blank, selection, or rating.

Debrief

Ask what the client noticed, what remains uncertain, and whether one small experiment, additional question, or qualified referral would be useful.

Flags

Not therapy, diagnosis, medical, legal, financial, or employment advice. Adapt or stop for distress or risk; use qualified or emergency support when appropriate.

2 Client adapting Yes / No / Maybe Reflection to their own language, access, and context
Context

A client brings a situation related to Yes / No / Maybe Reflection and wants an optional coaching reflection. Confirm the client's words, context, goal, privacy needs, and preferred scope.

How to Introduce

Offer the tool as optional. Explain what it does, distinguish it from nearby tools, and confirm language, access needs, and consent.

What to Watch For

Keep observations client-owned. Do not infer a diagnosis, hidden motive, fixed trait, cause, treatment, measurement, or correct decision from an answer, blank, selection, or rating.

Debrief

Ask what the client noticed, what remains uncertain, and whether one small experiment, additional question, or qualified referral would be useful.

Flags

Not therapy, diagnosis, medical, legal, financial, or employment advice. Adapt or stop for distress or risk; use qualified or emergency support when appropriate.

3 Client reviewing selected observations without drawing a fixed conclusion
Context

A client brings a situation related to Yes / No / Maybe Reflection and wants an optional coaching reflection. Confirm the client's words, context, goal, privacy needs, and preferred scope.

How to Introduce

Offer the tool as optional. Explain what it does, distinguish it from nearby tools, and confirm language, access needs, and consent.

What to Watch For

Keep observations client-owned. Do not infer a diagnosis, hidden motive, fixed trait, cause, treatment, measurement, or correct decision from an answer, blank, selection, or rating.

Debrief

Ask what the client noticed, what remains uncertain, and whether one small experiment, additional question, or qualified referral would be useful.

Flags

Not therapy, diagnosis, medical, legal, financial, or employment advice. Adapt or stop for distress or risk; use qualified or emergency support when appropriate.

Tool Flow Plus
Requires
  • None - standalone tool
Produces
  • client-owned observations
  • context and uncertainty notes
  • an optional question or next step

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