What is the theory behind this Mental Health Therapy Goals Worksheet?

Goal-setting or treatment planning is essential for ensuring the success of any therapeutic program. This planning is catered to the needs of the individual seeking help. This contains information about the client, presenting complaints, diagnosis, therapy goals, measurable objectives, an estimated timeline and a way to track progress or make necessary adjustments along the way.

How will the worksheet help?

The worksheet will provide a general template that can help therapists or counsellors note down their goals or treatment plan for their clients. It will help to guide the therapy process and make it easier to track progress as the treatment progresses. 

How to use the worksheet?

This worksheet can be used by therapists, counsellors or other mental health professionals to set goals, objectives and required interventions or strategies for their client’s treatment and also track progress along the way. 

Mental Health Therapy Goals Worksheet

References

Neal, A, C. (2003).The impact of written treatment plans on the effectiveness of psychotherapy in a university-based community clinic. [Doctoral Thesis].The University of Montana. 

You can download this worksheet here.