Goals And Planning

Question 1

Goal setting behaviour

Answer 1

Set or agree on a goal in terms of the behaviour to be achieved (vague)

Question 2

Problem solving

Answer 2

Analyse factors influencing behaviour and generate or select strategies that either overcome barriers and/or increase facilitators

Identify specific trigger that generates urge and development strategy for avoiding environmental cues or managing emotions

Question 3

Goal setting outcome

Answer 3

Set or agree a goal defined in terms of a positive outcome of wanted behaviour

Question 4

Action planning

Answer 4

Prompt detailed planning of behaviour (context, frequency, duration and intensity). Context may be environmental or internal (implementation intentions)

Question 5

Review behaviour goals

Answer 5

Review behaviour goal jointly with person and consider modifying goals or behaviour change strategy based on achievement.

Question 6

Discrepancy between current behaviour and goal

Answer 6

Draw attention to discepancies between the person’s current behaviours and previously set goals

Question 7

Review outcome goals

Answer 7

Review outcome goals jointly with person and consider modifying goals in light of achievement

Question 8

Behavioural contract

Answer 8

Create a written specification of the behaviour to be performed, agreed on by the person and witnessed by another

Question 9

Commitment

Answer 9

Ask the person to affirm or reaffirm statements indicating commitment to change the behaviour.

I will statements

Question 10

Goals and planning

Answer 10

Goal setting behaviour
Problem solving
Goal setting outcome
Action planning
Review behaviour goals 
Discrepancy between current and goals
Review outcome goals
Behavioural contract
Commitment