What approach should a coach take with a client who has a goal to improve sleep habits while having a strengths assessment?

The appropriate approach for a coach working with a client aiming to improve sleep habits while simultaneously conducting a strengths assessment involves exploring the client's strengths to identify innovative and effective strategies for achieving her goals. By understanding the unique strengths of the client, the coach can tailor suggestions that resonate with the client's personal preferences and capabilities.

This method fosters a sense of empowerement and ownership over the client's journey toward better sleep habits. Creating individualized strategies based on strengths increases the likelihood of adherence and success, enabling the client to harness her natural abilities and interests in the process of change.

Other options, while potentially beneficial in some contexts, do not directly leverage the client's strengths in a focused manner. For instance, a gratitude practice or watching funny videos might improve mood but may not directly relate to sleep improvement strategies. Similarly, concentrating on the lowest categories in strength assessments might divert attention from the client’s natural capacities, making it less effective than a strengths-based approach.