Helping clients set realistic recovery goals involves:

  • Collaborative Goal Setting: Work together with clients to identify their hopes for recovery, ensuring that goals are meaningful to them.
  • SMART Goals: Encourage the use of SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) to create clear and attainable goals.
  • Focus on Small Steps: Start with small, manageable goals that build confidence and create a sense of accomplishment, gradually escalating to larger objectives.
  • Regular Check-ins: Schedule regular check-ins to review progress, celebrate successes, and adjust goals as necessary based on the client’s current state and circumstances.
  • Reinforce Resilience: Emphasise the strengths and resources clients already possess, helping them recognise their capacity for recovery and growth.