Recent evidence has shown that the successful setting of goals brings about positive outcomes in psychological therapy. Goals help to focus and direct clients’ and therapists’ attention in therapeutic work, engendering hope and helping energize clients. Through goal setting, clients become proactive actors in their own lives, moving towards desired futures rather than being victims of circumstances. This book delves into the importance of discussing and setting goals with clients, enabling a deeper insight into what truly matters to them: a crucial first step towards achieving these aspirations.

Despite recent policies supporting goal setting in both child and adult mental health services, there remains a diverse range of attitudes and approaches within different therapeutic orientations. Working with Goals in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Paper), authored by LAW (Author), brings together the perspectives of cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and systemic therapy into one comprehensive volume.

As a definitive guide for therapists seeking to incorporate goal setting across various psychological therapies, this book offers invaluable insights and practical examples. Whether you’re working with clients in cognitive-behavioral frameworks or exploring the depths of psychodynamic theories, Working with Goals in Counselling and Psychotherapy equips you with a holistic approach to goal-oriented therapy. With 224 pages filled with valuable content, this book is an essential resource for any professional in the field.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: January 11, 2018

ISBN-13: 978-0198793687

Print Length: 224 pages

Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.51 x 9.21 inches