1A. Importance of RTW

• Step 1A is about the meaning and motivational quality of returning to work. It does not necessarily convey urgency but should reflect something the worker genuinely values.

Key Insight: The primary goal of Step 1A is to walk away with an assessment that there is genuine motivational weight behind the worker's desire to return to work. If the answer feels flat or unconvincing, it is appropriate to probe further or revisit the question in a follow-up interaction.