Describe the eight steps in the planning process in the Generalist Intervention Model

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Answer 1

Answer:
· Step 1:
Work with Your Client-
Clients are usually the best source of information in the assessment phase and must be fully involved in the setting goals in the planning process. Planning with the client is critical to success of your efforts.

· Step 2:
Prioritize Problems-
Focus on three criteria. First, the client must recognize that the problem exists. Secondly, the problem should be clearly defined in understandable terms. Lastly, that it be realistically possible that you and your client will be able to do something about the problem.

· Step 3:
Translate Problems into Needs-
Your goal will be to satisfy the need causing the problem. Simply translating the problems into needs orients you toward establishing goals. It turns your thoughts from focusing on what is wrong to concentrating on how what is wrong can be remedied.

· Step 4:
Evaluate Levels of Intervention-
Your strategy is the route you and your client will take to meet your client's needs.

· Step 5:
Establish Goals-
A clearly stated goal allows you to determine whether or whether not your intervention has been successful. Goals are necessary whether your intervention strategy involves micro, mezzo, or macro practice.

· Step 6:
Specify Objectives-
Objectives are behaviorally specific regarding what is to be achieved and how success will be measured

· Step 7:
Specify Action Steps-
To achieve adjectives, involved individuals will need to get things done. Action steps are important because they help identify appropriate intervention strategies.

· Step 8:
Formalize a Contract:
A contract represents the culmination of the planning step in the planned change process. It clarifies and summarizes exactly who is responsible for completing which tasks.