What are the actions a coach can take to help a client transition from maintaining new behaviors to termination in the change process?

Celebrating successes and addressing setbacks as learning opportunities is an essential action a coach can take to support a client's transition from maintaining new behaviors to termination in the change process. This approach reinforces the positive changes the client has made by acknowledging progress, which helps to build their confidence and reinforces their commitment to these new behaviors.

By celebrating victories, the client feels recognized for their hard work and is more likely to internalize the changes made. Addressing setbacks as learning opportunities is equally important; it helps the client view challenges as part of the growth process rather than as failures. This mindset encourages resilience, allowing clients to understand that setbacks are normal and can be managed, thereby aiding in the long-term sustainability of their new behaviors.

In this phase, it’s crucial for the client to feel empowered and capable of maintaining their progress independently, and celebrating successes coupled with constructive framing of setbacks provides the necessary support for this transition.