Sabrina Oliver Journal Week 3

Sabrina Oliver

Journal: Week 3

Exercise 7.3: Turning Abstract Goals into Concrete Goals

General Goals Specific, Concrete Goals

1. I want to obtain my BS in Human Services 1. Attend school consecutively

2. I want to be healthy 2. Get regular check-ups from the doctor to maintain health

3. I want to become a resident of the state of Arizona 3. Obtain your drivers Arizona Drivers License

Exercise 7.4: Partial zing

Freydia is a 27-year-old mother who has been using crack cocaine for 4 years. Her children, ages 7 and 9, have been removed from her care by Child Protective Services and are currently living with her mother. Freydia comes to the drug program saying, "I want to get my children back."

Goal Objectives

1. Stay clean and sober 1. Attend a drug and alcohol Program

2. Take random drug test upon request

3. Attend NA/AA meetings

4. Obtain a sponsor or a mentor to guide you through the 12 steps

Goal Objectives

1. Reunify with children 1. Attend drug treatment as scheduled

2. Comply with C.P.S.

3. Attend Parenting classes

4. Attend all court dates

5. Visit children as scheduled

Thomas, a 20-year-old college sophomore, drops out of school. He has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His mother has brought him to the day center saying she hopes that "somehow he will be able to get back to college."

Goal Objectives

1. Stabilize mental health 1. Meet with your psychologist as scheduled

2. Meet with your therapist as scheduled

3. Take medication as prescribed

4. Research schizophrenia and learn about the illness

Goal Objectives

1. Explore the possibility of 1. Discuss with your therapist the pros and cons

Returning to school of returning to school

2. Determine