Guided Goal Setting in Therapy Towards Being Fully Functioning

Abstract This qualitative study considered whether the provision of a framework potential goals based on Rogers’ idea fully functioning person would be any benefit to therapy clients in their goal setting process. It also addressed client was methodologically acceptable integrative therapists who used non-directive principles as foundation approach. We provided instrument 9 and 23 clients, enabling them define goals, feedback The set using instruments, before having at least six sessions with therapist. then sought joint views process from through questionnaire or an interview. data responses were analyzed Thematic Analysis. majority that guided description ‘fully functioning’ individual helpful. In terms applicability approach non-directive, person-centered principles, results mixed some cases contrary those expected. For example, more directive disliked processes, whilst appreciated