CDC Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CDC facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which item is most useful to include in a coaching action plan after each session? → Specific next steps, who is responsible, and target dates
2. Socioeconomic status is relevant to cultural competency in divorce coaching because: → It shapes access to resources, legal representation, and perceptions of options
3. In a divorce coaching session, what is the main purpose of summarizing? → To confirm understanding and help the client hear their key points and decisions
4. What is the National Domestic Violence Hotline number in the United States? → 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
5. A coach is asked by a client to also act as her real estate agent in selling the marital home. What is the main concern? → A dual relationship that may create a conflict of interest
6. Which technique helps a client prepare for a difficult co-parenting conversation by practicing it in session? → Role-play rehearsal
7. When is a domestic violence victim statistically most at risk of serious harm? → When separating or leaving the abusive partner
8. Which approach best reflects culturally competent goal-setting with a divorcing client? → Co-create goals that reflect the client's values, roles, and community expectations
9. Which technique asks clients to picture themselves calmly handling a future custody exchange? → Guided visualization
10. Which statement best reflects a strengths-based approach to divorce coaching planning? → Identify the client's existing resources and skills to build on
11. What is the main purpose of setting milestones within a longer-term divorce coaching goal? → To track progress and keep the client motivated
12. After a divorce is finalized, which case management activity best supports the client's transition? → Helping her set post-divorce goals and plan for implementing the final agreement
13. A client says, 'I can't sleep, I've lost 15 pounds, and I feel hopeless every day for a month.' What should the coach do first? → Recommend the client see a licensed mental health professional for assessment
14. A member who previously participated actively has become silent for three sessions. What is the most appropriate coach action? → Check in privately and supportively outside the session
15. A client has a spouse who quit a high-paying job just before the divorce to lower child support. What may a court do? → Impute income based on the spouse's earning capacity
16. How often should a divorce coaching plan typically be reviewed? → Regularly, as circumstances and priorities shift during the divorce
17. What self-care practice is essential for case management practitioners? → Regular self-care prevents burnout and ensures competent, ethical practice
18. A client keeps calling themselves 'a failure' because their marriage ended. Which technique helps them see the situation from a more empowering angle? → Reframing
19. In the 'adjourning' stage of a divorce support group, what is a key task for the coach? → Helping members process closure and plan ongoing support
20. How should cultural competency be applied in group dynamics? → Develop awareness of cultural factors and adapt approaches to honor client diversity
21. What is the primary purpose of a financial affidavit (financial disclosure statement) in a divorce? → To provide a sworn statement of income, expenses, assets, and debts
22. A client from an immigrant family worries that divorce may affect her immigration status. The coach should: → Acknowledge the concern and refer her to a qualified immigration attorney
23. Why is understanding the client's unique emotional state crucial for a divorce coach? → To provide personalized emotional support.
24. A client is assessed in the 'Preparation' stage of change. Which coaching action fits best? → Helping create a concrete step-by-step action plan
25. Is it ethical for a divorce coach to begin a romantic relationship with a current client? → No, it exploits the power dynamic and violates professional boundaries
26. A client is stuck deciding whether to keep the marital home. The coach helps them list costs and benefits of each option. This is a: → Decisional balance exercise
27. Which item belongs in a written divorce coaching agreement? → A statement that coaching is not therapy or legal advice
28. A client shows signs of clinical depression, including hopelessness and inability to function. What is the coach's ethical obligation? → Refer the client to a licensed mental health professional
29. A client offers their divorce coach an expensive watch as thanks after the case concludes. What is the most appropriate approach? → Follow a clear gift policy and generally decline gifts of significant value
30. What assessment tool is essential for treatment planning practice? → Validated, culturally appropriate assessment instruments combined with clinical interview