This is about the last smart goals presentation, now is time for the goals evaluation.
Think back to the five SMART goals you created earlier in the term. Write a reflection paper following APA format and consisting of 750-1000 words in length. Then, create a 5–7-minute reflection video using the word document which evaluates each SMART goal that you created. Use Teams, Zoom, or Canvas Studio’s Screen Capture feature to record your presentation. Your face must be visible on camera (in the corner as you present your paper). You must introduce yourself and show your identification. You must dress professionally or your presentation will not be graded.
Use the following questions to guide your response:
- What were you expecting from the experience before you started?
- Why were you expecting this?
- Why did you choose this goal?
- Did you learn anything about a different group in society (i.e., different age, profession, ethnic, racial or socio-economic group)? What did you learn?
- What is the most valuable experience you acquired?
- What impact did the experience have on your everyday life?
- What did you learn that was directly related to your course objectives?
SMART GOALS FOR
PSYCHOTHERAPY
MARIELYS MARTINEZ ALEMAN
NUR 640 CL
ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY
PROFESSOR: ROBERTO CARMONA
INTRODUCTION
• Setting SMART goals in psychotherapy is important.
• It will help me to have a clear and organized way to establish meaningful objectives for clients.
• These goals are:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Realistic
• Timely.
GOAL 1: IMPROVE MY KNOWLEDGE OF COGNITIVEBEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) TECHNIQUES AND THEIR
APPLICATION IN PRACTICE
• SPECIFIC
• To accomplish a deeper understanding of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and their
practical application in therapy sessions.
• This will require dedicated study, attending relevant workshops or seminars, and seeking
guidance from experienced practitioners or instructors (Furchtlehner et al., 2020).
• MEASURABLE
• I will measure my progress by completing assigned readings, participating in CBT-focused
discussions, and successfully applying CBT techniques in supervised therapy sessions.
GOAL 1 CONTINUATION
• ACHIEVABLE
• This goal requires commitment and effort, but is achievable within the timeframe of my clinical
experience.
• REALISTIC
• This goal aligns with the responsibilities and scope of practice of a psychiatric mental health
student.
• It helps me to grow and is realistic to accomplish.
• TIMELY
• The time frame for completing this goal is within the duration of the clinical experience.
GOAL 2: ENHANCE MY ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS
DURING THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS
• SPECIFIC
• To accomplish improved active listening skills during therapeutic sessions.
• This will require deliberate practice, observing experienced therapists, and seeking feedback
for continuous improvement (King et al., 2019).
• MEASURABLE
• I will measure my progress through self-reflection, feedback from supervisors or peers, and
observing improved client engagement and rapport in therapy sessions.
GOAL 2 CONTINUATION
• ACHIEVABLE
• Enhancing active listening skills is achievable with consistent practice, observation, and feedback.
• REALISTIC
• Developing active listening skills aligns with the role of a psychiatric mental health student.
• It is essential for effective therapy.
• It challenges me, but it is within reach.
• TIMELY
• The time frame for completing this goal is ongoing throughout the clinical experience, allowing for
continuous self-assessment, feedback, and improvement.
GOAL 3: EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE OF
MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSITY CONSIDERATIONS IN
PSYCHOTHERAPY.
• SPECIFIC
• To achieve a deeper understanding of multicultural and diversity considerations in
psychotherapy.
• This will require engaging in self-directed learning, attending cultural competence trainings,
and seeking guidance from experts in the field (Tolchin et al., 2020).
• MEASURABLE
• I will measure my progress by completing assigned readings, actively participating in
discussions on multicultural topics, and integrating multicultural considerations in therapy
sessions.
GOAL 3 CONTINUATION
• ACHIEVABLE
• Enhancing active listening skills is achievable with consistent practice, observation, and feedback.
• It requires commitment and dedication, but it is attainable.
• REALISTIC
• Developing active listening skills aligns with the role of a psychiatric mental health student.
• Despite being challenging, it is within reach.
• TIMELY
• The time frame for completing this goal is ongoing throughout the clinical experience. Thus will allow for
continuous self-assessment, feedback, and improvement.
GOAL 4: ENHANCE MY SKILLS IN CONDUCTING
COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
• SPECIFIC
• To improve my skills in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments.
• This will require practice, exposure to a variety of client cases, and guidance from experienced mental
health professionals (king et al., 2019).
• MEASURABLE
• I will measure my progress by successfully completing comprehensive mental health assessments,
receiving feedback from supervisors or instructors, and demonstrating increased competence in
gathering relevant information.
GOAL 4 CONTINUATION
• ACHIEVABLE
• Enhancing assessment skills is achievable through practice, exposure to different cases, and guidance.
• It requires dedication and effort, but it is within reach during the clinical experience.
• REALISTIC
• Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments aligns with the role of a psychiatric mental health
student.
• Developing these skills is a realistic objective.
• TIMELY
• The time frame for completing this goal is ongoing throughout the clinical experience, with regular
assessment opportunities and feedback to track progress and ensure improvement.
GOAL 5: IMPROVE MY DOCUMENTATION SKILLS FOR
ACCURATE AND CONCISE CLIENT RECORDS
• SPECIFIC
• To accomplish improved skills in documenting accurate and concise client records.
• This will require practice, reviewing documentation guidelines and examples, and seeking
feedback for improvement (Tolchin et al., 2020).
• MEASURABLE
• I will measure my progress by the quality and completeness of client records, feedback from
supervisors or instructors, and adherence to documentation standards.
GOAL 5 CONTINUATION
• ACHIEVABLE
• Improving documentation skills is achievable through practice, reviewing guidelines, and seeking
feedback.
• It requires dedication and attention to detail but is within reach.
• REALISTIC
• Improving these skills aligns with the responsibilities of a psychiatric mental health student.
• It pushes me to improve, but it is realistic to accomplish.
• TIMELY
• The time frame for completing this goal is ongoing throughout the clinical experience, with regular
documentation opportunities and feedback to track progress and ensure improvement.
CONCLUSION
• SMART goals in psychotherapy provide a clear and structured framework that ensures goals are
specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely.
• They enable therapists to collaborate with clients to define desired outcomes and track progress.
• They enhance the therapeutic process by promoting clarity, accountability, and measurable
progress.
REFERENCES
• Furchtlehner, L. M., Schuster, R., & Laireiter, A. R. (2020). A Comparative Study of The Efficacy of Group
Positive Psychotherapy and Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In The Treatment of Depressive
Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(6), 832-845.
• King, G., Chiarello, L. A., Thompson, L., Mclarnon, M. J., Smart, E., Ziviani, J., & Pinto, M. (2019).
Development of An Observational Measure of Therapy Engagement For Pediatric Rehabilitation.
Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(1), 86-97.
• Tolchin, B., Baslet, G., Martino, S., Suzuki, J., Blumenfeld, H., Hirsch, L. J., Altalib, H., & Dworetzky, B. A.
(2020). Motivational Interviewing Techniques To Improve Psychotherapy Adherence and Outcomes For
Patients With Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical
Neurosciences, 32(2), 125–131. Https://Doi.Org/10.1176/Appi.Neuropsych.19020045
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