What should the client name to plan next steps and what should be checked?

What should the client name to plan next steps and what should be checked?

• A. Ask about their schedule and dietary preferences.
• B. Have the client name commitments, supports, and possible obstacles; check confidence and adjust scope if needed.
• C. Discuss only generic goals.
• D. Ignore obstacles.

Answer: (B)

Planning next steps works best when you uncover what the client can commit to, who or what will support them, and what obstacles might get in the way, then check how confident they feel about following through. This approach surfaces real-world factors that affect implementation—like time, resources, social support, or competing priorities—and allows you to tailor the plan to their actual situation. If confidence is low or obstacles are significant, you can adjust the scope or pace to keep the plan feasible, which helps sustain momentum and accountability. As for other options, focusing only on schedule and dietary preferences is too narrow and doesn’t capture supports, challenges, or the client’s confidence. Discussing only generic goals doesn’t translate into concrete next steps or readiness for action. Ignoring obstacles sets up the plan for likely derailment and is not useful for effective coaching.

Planning next steps works best when you uncover what the client can commit to, who or what will support them, and what obstacles might get in the way, then check how confident they feel about following through. This approach surfaces real-world factors that affect implementation—like time, resources, social support, or competing priorities—and allows you to tailor the plan to their actual situation. If confidence is low or obstacles are significant, you can adjust the scope or pace to keep the plan feasible, which helps sustain momentum and accountability.

As for other options, focusing only on schedule and dietary preferences is too narrow and doesn’t capture supports, challenges, or the client’s confidence. Discussing only generic goals doesn’t translate into concrete next steps or readiness for action. Ignoring obstacles sets up the plan for likely derailment and is not useful for effective coaching.