Practical Three (Treatment Planning)

Question 1

Ways to set out a treatment plan?

Answer 1

1. Emphasis on addressing each problem/symptom
2. Session by session with a focus on different goals
3. List of goals and associated plan

Question 2

Factors that influence a treatment plan?

Answer 2

• Client’s level of impairment
• Severity of symptoms
• Family history
• Level of social support
• Presence of supportive relationships
• Client’s coping style
• Resistance level
• Client’s readiness to actively participate in intervention
• Client’s cognitive capacity
• Evidence in research about what is the best course of action
• Psychologist factors