Which aspect best describes a client-centered approach in grieving support?

• A. Assess only physical needs
• B. Assess goals, dreams, wishes and involve decision making
• C. Focus on schedule
• D. Avoid spiritual needs

Answer: (B)

A client-centered approach in grieving support focuses on the person’s own goals, values, and active involvement in decisions about their care. It starts by asking what matters most to them—their goals, dreams, and wishes—and collaborates with them to choose the supports and interventions they want. This approach honors autonomy, helps create meaning, and ensures coping strategies are tailored to the individual, considering emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs that arise during grief. Limiting the focus to physical needs misses the broader, personal aspects of grief; prioritizing a schedule reduces care to timing rather than what matters to the person; and avoiding spiritual needs neglects a potential source of comfort and meaning for many clients.