How to Coach Yourself and Others Coaching Families

Table 1: Perceptions that are helpful in achieving change Initial Perception of Struggles Developing Perception of Struggles Located in the individual Arising from the system Uncontrollable/Unchangeable Temporary Intrinsic Accidental Blameworthy Redundant Sinister Well meaning but mistaken Linear Circular Partisan Neutral 3.2 Overview of Specific Goals Within each stage of therapy there are also specific goals that the therapist should be considering. The goals are listed here and elaborated within sections 6, 7 & 8. Goals during initial session 1. 2. 3. 4. Outline Therapy Boundaries & Structure Engage and Involve all family members Gather and Clarify Information Establish Goals and Objectives of Therapy Goals during middle sessions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Develop and Monitor Engagement Gather Information and Focus Discussion Identify & Explore Beliefs Work towards change at the level of beliefs and behaviours Return to Objectives and Goals of Therapy Goals during ending sessions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Gather Information and Focus Discussion Continue to work towards change at the level of behaviours and beliefs Develop family understanding about behaviours and beliefs Secure Collaborative Decision re: Ending Review the process of therapy 204

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