Planned Change Process SHEAFOR HOREJSI CHAPTER 7 Thinking

Thinking Behind the Process Everyone has the ability to make changes in their situation.

Identifying strengths Identifying the goals Identifying the strengths to reach those goals Identifying the

Steps in the Planned Change Process Intake and Engagement Termination and Evaluation Intervention and

Phases 1 Intake & Engagement Beginning of the Relationship Defining the Concerns Building the

Phase 2 Data Collection & Assessment Gather information Study the concern or situation Decide

Phase 3 Planning and Contracting Objectives Strategies Identify Strengths Intervention Plan Who, What and

Phase 4 Intervention and Monitoring Carry out the plan Monitor progress toward plan Revise

Phase 5 Final Evaluation & Termination Evaluate overall progress Give feedback Get feedback Determine

Things to Consider Educate the client on the process Keep client posted on where

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Planned Change Process SHEAFOR & HOREJSI, CHAPTER 7

Thinking Behind the Process Everyone has the ability to make changes in their situation. The social workers role is to guide the individual through the steps toward change.

Identifying strengths Identifying the goals Identifying the strengths to reach those goals Identifying the opportunities for change.

Steps in the Planned Change Process Intake and Engagement Termination and Evaluation Intervention and Monitoring Intake Data and Collection and Engagement Assessment Planning and Contracting Data Collection and Assessment Planning and Contracting

Phases 1 Intake & Engagement Beginning of the Relationship Defining the Concerns Building the trusting relationship

Phase 2 Data Collection & Assessment Gather information Study the concern or situation Decide what needs to be changed. Decide what and how it can be changed.

Phase 3 Planning and Contracting Objectives Strategies Identify Strengths Intervention Plan Who, What and When

Phase 4 Intervention and Monitoring Carry out the plan Monitor progress toward plan Revise if needed

Phase 5 Final Evaluation & Termination Evaluate overall progress Give feedback Get feedback Determine what work the client will continue End working relationship

Things to Consider Educate the client on the process Keep client posted on where they are in the process Be aware that the process does not follow step 1 through 5 in linear stages. You may have to return to the previous stages throughout your work with the client. Be aware of where the client is in the process. Requires Critical Thinking on the clinician’s part.