SMART Goals Cheat Sheet

SMART Goals Cheat Sheet

S – Specific
– state how the problem will change

M – Measurable
– how the change will be measured (write as measured by to be sure)

A – Attainable
– ask yourself if the client can reach the measurement in the time allotted

R – Realistic
– ask if the change can happen in the time allotted

T – Time-limited
– define when the change will be completed

Objectives:
a specific action step the client will do to achieve goal (written client will)

Interventions:
an evidence-based technique the counselor will do to support client achieving objective/goal (written counselor will)

Problem:
the client is experiencing depressive symptoms as described as increase sadness and lack of interest in activities.

Goal:
the client will decrease depressive symptoms as measured by a decrease in the Personal Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score from 20 to 12 by the end of week 8.  A/R – is this decrease possible in 8 weeks of therapy?  Yes!

Objective:
the client will learn and use two coping skills by the end of week one to decrease symptoms of anxiety

Intervention:
the counselor will teach client five coping skills and assist client is choosing two by the end of week one to reduce symptoms of anxiety

SMART Goals Cheat Sheet