Most people come to therapy with identified presenting concerns; however, they may not be sure what their specific goals are. That is OK! Your therapist can help summarize that main theme of things that you share and then offer a framework for specific, measurable goals. A process goal and a coping goal is a great place to start if you are struggling with where to begin.
Let’s face it. There are a lot of things that we could be working on. It can be overwhelming to focus on too many areas and not very effective. We want you to be able to attain your goals and see progress. Your therapist can help you narrow down your top 2-3 things to focus on as you start working together and can adjust accordingly.
Having someone that you check in each week on progress of goals that you are working on both within and outside of sessions helps with personal accountability. Your therapist can help remind you of your goals and help with accountability by strategies such as assigning homework and checking on progress.
Processing difficult topics, learning new skills, and developing new habits or routines is not easy work! It is common to feel discouraged or frustrated when there is lack of progress, a plateau in progress, or regression. Your therapist can work with you to problem-solve next steps.
Your therapist can help provide positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate progress. One of my favorite parts as a therapist is reflecting on progress and giving clients credit for all their hard work towards accomplishing their goals. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/how-therapy-can-help-with-goal-setting/
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