Guiding goal setting (therapist sheet)

This resource provides therapists with prompts and strategies to navigate the goal-setting process with clients.

It uses a travel destination analogy to explain the value of goals, helping to maintain client engagement. Through Socratic questioning and targeted prompts, therapists can support the identification of specific actions and formulate SMART goals.

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References and Further Reading

  • Roth, A. D., & Pilling, S. (2007). The competences required to deliver effective cognitive and behavioural therapy for people with depression and with anxiety disorders. University College London.
  • Bennett-Levy, J., Richards, D. A., Farrand, P., Christensen, H., Griffiths, K., Kavanagh, D. J., Proudfoot, J., White, J., & Williams, C. (Eds.) (2010). Oxford guide to low intensity CBT interventions. Oxford University Press.
  • Miller, H. (2022). The CWP and EMHP handbook: CBT essentials with children and young people. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
  • Law. D. & Jacob. J. (2015). Goals and goal based outcomes (GBOs): Some useful information (third edition)CAMHS Press: London.