Signal summaries are used to

• A. Signal the client that you have captured the essence of the topic and that the session can move on
• B. Review the previous session's notes with the client
• C. Create a detailed action plan for weeks ahead
• D. Clarify minor contradictions in the client’s narrative

Answer: (A)

Signal summaries are a brief wrap-up that confirms you’ve captured the main points of what was discussed and signals to the client that it’s appropriate to move on to the next topic or close that portion of the session. This practice helps establish shared understanding, validates the client’s progress, and creates a smooth transition, so the session can flow without lingering on every detail. It’s not about reviewing notes from a previous session, which is more of a retrospective step for continuity. It’s not about drafting a detailed, weeks-ahead action plan, which requires longer-term planning and goal setting. And it isn’t primarily for unpacking minor contradictions in the narrative, which happens during exploration; the summary’s role is to close a topic with clarity and direction.