Follow-up meetings provide what purpose?

• A. They occur during initial session
• B. They offer students a chance to check in, remind them of progress, and ensure they don't revert to prior behaviors
• C. They replace final session
• D. They are optional and not planned

Answer: (B)

Follow-up meetings are about keeping progress moving after an initial session. They give the student a chance to check in on how things are going, remind them of the progress they've made and the goals they’re working toward, and make sure they don’t slip back into old patterns or behaviors. These meetings help reinforce accountability, monitor changes, and adjust supports as needed so the gains from the initial work are sustained over time. They’re planned parts of the counseling process and aren’t merely for the first encounter or to replace the final session, nor are they typically optional.