How to Make an Intervention Recommendation
Intervention Plan Template
Student Name:
Step 1: Identify the issue.
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Step 2: Write a SMART goal. Identify the ABCs (affect, behavior, cognition) that the client wants to change.
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Step 3: Identify a best practice for this issue. You must research to determine an evidence-based intervention/treatment model or approach. The intervention may be different than what your agency recommends or uses. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss in supervision.
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Step 4: Recommend an intervention. How long will this take? Do you need special training? Do you need tools for ongoing assessment? Do you need handouts?
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Example
Step 1: Client wants to improve relationship with partner to avoid permanent separation.
Step 2: Client will identify techniques to improve communication with partner.
Step 3: Gottman method (Reference: Gottman J. M. (2002). The seven principles for making marriage work. Crown Publishing Group.)
Step 4: This is a couples’ therapy technique grounded in person-centered theory. This therapy consists of 40- to 50-minute sessions over a period of 4 to 6 months. (This is an estimate based on 100% motivation from both partners.) Certification of this modality is a 2-day training with supervisor.