Brief Action Plan (BAP)

Question 1

BAP

Answer 1

Is a concise and focused strategy designed to help individuals achieve specific goals by breaking them down into manageable steps.
It is often used in healthcare, counselling, and coaching to support behaviour change and goal achievement.

Question 2

Define the Goal

Answer 2

Specific = clearly state what you want to achieve
Measurable = determine how you will measure progress
Achievable = ensure the goal is realistic and attainable
Relevant = make sure the goal is meaningful to you
Time-bound = set a deadline for achieving the goal

Question 3

Break it down…

Answer 3

Break down larger goals into smaller more attainable steps.

Question 4

Plan the details…

Answer 4

What, where, time, distance/time, challenges

Question 5

Asses the Confidence

Answer 5

Measuring confidence can be done on a 10 point Likert Scale…
-0-3/10 LOW = patient recieve no benefit or advantage
-4-6/10 MODERATE = aware of the theoretical advantages of change
-7-10/10 HIGH = likely to make the change
If score is lower than 7, redefine goal to make it smaller

Question 6

Review clients commitment…

Answer 6

Have patient review goal and say it out loud in a sentence.