Formulation and Goal Setting Tools for Children

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Formulation and goal setting are core components of effective CBT practice.

Clear, collaborative formulations guide intervention planning and provide a shared understanding of what keeps problems going and how change can occur.

Clear, collaborative goals provide focus and direction in therapy, helping young people understand what they are working towards and how progress can be measured.

Our resources are designed to support practitioners in setting therapy goals and developing formulations in a developmentally appropriate way. They include:

Formulation templates to map maintaining cycles and link thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physical sensations
Goal-setting tools to help young people identify meaningful change targets and track progress
Therapist versions with structured guidance, key questions and helpful prompts