What is the primary reason for setting goals in therapy?

A. It helps the worker estimate the kind and extent of reasonable help that can be provided to the client
B. It enables the establishment of clearly defined helping roles
C. It allows the worker to help the client identify achievements and accomplshments
D. It helps to establish a therapeutic alliance


A. It help the worker estimate the kind of extent of reasonable help that can be provided to the client.

The primary reason for setting goals in therapy is that it helps the worker estimate the kind and extent of help that is reasonable to offer or expect from our clients.

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practical benefits is called:

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