What strategies help maintain ongoing engagement once the formal coaching relationship ends?

• A. Provide a taper plan, connect to alumni or ongoing supports, offer check-ins, share resources, and ensure client has a plan for self-advocacy and access to services.
• B. End all contact after the contract ends.
• C. Schedule monthly mandatory sessions indefinitely.
• D. Have client re-enter the program after completing the contract.

Answer: (A)

When the formal coaching ends, the aim is to sustain engagement by planning for ongoing support and client empowerment. A taper plan helps transition gradually rather than an abrupt stop, preserving momentum while increasing independence. Connecting to alumni groups or ongoing supports keeps the client linked to a peer network and continuing resources. Offering periodic check-ins provides accountability and a safety net to catch signs of difficulty early. Sharing resources ensures the client has practical tools and information to access services as needed. Ensuring the client has a concrete plan for self-advocacy and navigating services helps them sustain progress on their own long term.

Ending all contact after the contract ends cuts off support that helped them, making continued engagement and progress harder. Scheduling monthly mandatory sessions indefinitely creates dependency and isn’t practical. Re-entering the program after completion ignores growth and can disrupt autonomy.