Planning summaries are used to

Planning summaries are used to

• A. Provide closing and recap progress, plans, and agreements
• B. Summarize the client's feelings only
• C. Identify the client's defenses
• D. Record the session for supervision notes

Answer: (A)

Planning summaries are used to close a session by recapping what was accomplished, noting progress, outlining the plan for next steps, and recording any agreements with the client. This creates a shared understanding and a clear path for follow-up, supporting continuity of care. It isn’t meant to focus only on the client’s feelings, nor to identify defenses as the primary purpose. It also isn’t about recording the session for supervision notes, which is a separate administrative task.

Planning summaries are used to close a session by recapping what was accomplished, noting progress, outlining the plan for next steps, and recording any agreements with the client. This creates a shared understanding and a clear path for follow-up, supporting continuity of care. It isn’t meant to focus only on the client’s feelings, nor to identify defenses as the primary purpose. It also isn’t about recording the session for supervision notes, which is a separate administrative task.