Assessment 4: Practice Session and Written C4itiqueThere are two parts to the assessment.- Part A- Practice Session- Part B- Written Critique Essay Part AYou are to conduct a 20-30 minute counseling...

Running Head: STATISTIC ESSAY        1
STATISTICS ESSAY        2
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH FOR GOAL SETTING
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
Brief Summary    3
Analysis of Foundation Skills    4
Analysis of Therapeutic Approach used    4
Analysis of Goal Setting Skills Used    5
Analysis of Referral Process Needed and Therapeutic Alliance between Me as a Counselor and Client    6
Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses    7
Conclusion    8
References    9
Introduction
The process of goal setting is important because it helps in identifying what is important and what should be pursued in life. However, the goal setting is not an easy task and it requires a proper methodical approach. Such a methodical approach of the counsellor will enable to give a clear insight about the purpose and the ways through which the proper application of strategies will help a person to reach their target. Setting goals are very much important because it provides a long-term vision regarding what need to be accomplished and a short term motivation which will them to take ach steps to achieve the desired goal. Goal setting helps in focusing on acquisition of knowledge and that will help in organize the time and the resources as that could help one to make most out of life. The following project is the analysis of the session between a counselor and a client where different aspects and approaches of the goal setting has been discussed and how they will be applicable in real world scenario.
Brief Summary
In the brief session there has been a conversation between the client and the counselor. The session is about the goals and the purpose of life of the client that he/ she wants to achieve which is being discussed with the counselor. .Hence, the counselor asked about the specific purpose of life. Being specific, it is being asked to make clear the things a person wants to accomplish either in education, in career or in life as a general. The next thing, the counselor had asked to the client is whether the client himself is sure that the goals can be pursued.
Many a times it has been seen that the goals or decision are taken out of impulsion and the hence the goals must be realistic and attainable. The next question that the counselor had asked is regarding the relevancy of the goal because if any work has no purpose and any relevancy with practical implication or importance then there is no purpose in running after that so-called goal. In addition, the last question that the counselor had asked is regarding the time limit that the client has fixed for attaining the goal as without a deadline the task can never be pursued purposefully.
Analysis of Foundation Skills
Any work cannot be done properly if the foundation is not right. Locke and Latham (2019) have discusses that every goal must undergo some foundation steps as that will help the person to work on their strategies to achieve the goals. Being a counselor it is the prime responsibility that I should help my client to have a clear overview with respect to the goal. A goal need to be a measurable goal function. I need to make my client realize that the goal must be such that it can be achieved. Further the setting of the goal achievement levels need to be set. The goals need to be in clusters and that will help the client to easily achieve each cluster to reach the final goal. And finally with the effective support system such as the maximizing the time allocation for the work and the maximization...