Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes Teaching Clients to Set SMART Goals | Journey to Recovery Series
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Aug 25, 2018 Explore the art of setting achievable goals with the SMART framework, crucial for fostering personal growth. Dive into the importance of understanding motivations behind goals and get tips for overcoming common barriers. Discover how to craft personalized goals with techniques likened to making an Italian meal. Learn the significance of individualized approaches based on clients' unique needs, while utilizing rewards and reminders to keep motivation high. Tune in for a practical guide to effective behavior change!
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Use Everyday Examples for Goals
- Break goals into specific, measurable, and achievable steps to improve success rates.
- Use everyday examples like preparing an authentic Italian meal to teach goal-setting processes.
Set SMART Goals
- Set SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-limited.
- Avoid vague goals like 'recovery from depression' without clear measurable outcomes.
Define Problems and Positive Goals
- Define what the problem looks like specifically and create goal statements as the positive opposite.
- Use observable and measurable indicators to track progress towards goals.