Assignment: Applying Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy

Long-Term Goal(s):

Short-Term Goals

Objectives

Strategies

Expected Outcome

(With Time Frame)

Stated as broad desirable outcome that will be broken down into short-term goals and objectives; usually, one long-term goal will be adequate for first year.

Series of time-limited goals that will lead to achievement of long-term goal

Statements of what client will do to achieve short-term goal. Stated in measurable, behavioral terms

How objective will be carried out or accomplished

Objective, measurable desirable outcome with timeframe

Long-Term Goal(s):

Short-Term Goals

Objectives

Strategies

Expected Outcome

(With Time Frame)

Example:

1. John will remain abstinent from use of heroin and all other mood-altering substances and behaviors for 1 year, as demonstrated by negative random drug screens and self-report.

Example:

1. John will successfully complete residential treatment.

Example:

1. John will attend and actively participate in all individual and group counseling sessions.

2. John will admit he has an addiction problem.

Example:

1. Schedule one individual counseling session and five group counseling sessions weekly.

2. John will complete Step One of the Twelve Steps.

Example:

1. Staff and self-report of regular attendance and active participation in individual and group counseling sessions (30 days).

2. Self-report to counselor and members of group sessions (30 days).