Which of the following is a component of the ONBOARD mnemonic for ending with sustainability?

• A. Documentation
• B. Celebrate
• C. Referrals
• D. Boundaries

Answer: (B)

Ending with sustainability hinges on reinforcing the client’s ongoing motivation, and Celebrate is included in the ONBOARD approach to acknowledge progress and fuel maintenance. Recognizing what the client has achieved provides positive reinforcement, strengthens self-efficacy, and helps cement the new behaviors as part of their identity. This positive closure leaves the client feeling capable of continuing on their own and more likely to stick with the plan.

Documentation, while important for records, doesn’t inherently reinforce ongoing motivation. Referrals can be useful for ongoing support, but they don’t inherently celebrate progress or boost confidence. Boundaries help define future interactions, but they don’t provide the motivational boost that celebrating gains does.