In a meeting with a consumer's care team about the consumer's progress toward goals, what action would best support the consumer?

• A. Provide the care team with an update on steps the consumer has taken since the last team meeting.
• B. Attend the meeting without contributing to the conversation.
• C. Ask each member of the care team what they have been doing to help the consumer achieve their goals.
• D. Take detailed notes to relay the comments to the consumer during the next peer support session.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to center the consumer’s progress by reporting concrete actions the consumer has taken since the last meeting. Providing the care team with an update on steps the consumer has taken gives a clear, recent picture of what’s actually moving toward goals. This helps the team see what’s working, what needs adjustment, and what supports are still needed, so the care plan can be refined in real time. It also reinforces the consumer’s agency and motivation, which is essential in peer support, and sets up a collaborative problem-solving moment with the team.

Attending without contributing doesn’t add actionable information to guide next steps. Asking each team member what they’ve done shifts focus away from the consumer’s progress and can stall collaborative planning. Taking notes to relay later delays feedback and may lessen the immediacy and relevance of support during the meeting.