This 3-page guide introduces the SMART framework, a powerful tool for setting clear, attainable goals that support your recovery journey. The guide breaks down the components of SMART goals-Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound-and provides practical examples and a template to help you apply these principles to your personal objectives. By using the SMART framework, you can create a structured roadmap for success, ensuring your goals are well-defined and aligned with your recovery needs. This resource encourages consistent practice and celebrates progress, helping you stay motivated and focused on achieving lasting positive change.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.

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