NUR 640 Psychotherapy  SMART Goals

This course provides the student with clinical knowledge in group psychotherapy techniques that are applicable across the lifespan focusing on theoretical and conceptual models of group dynamics using evidence-based practices in assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating dysfunctional patterns in groups.

For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?  

Format: Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words for this assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.  The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides (excluding the introduction and reference page).  




Goodwin University. (2019, October). APA style – 7th edition. https:// goodwin.libguides.com/c.php?g=29109&p=7298502

This Assignment will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.

 

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

SMART Goals Rubric

SMART Goals Rubric

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Criteria      Ratings         int

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Specific        Exemplary

view longer          The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The description             goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or

knowledge outlined in the course objectives

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or

knowledge outlined in the course objectives          _/8

3.1 to 5 pts       _pt

Developing   ^s

The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives are not provided.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

The goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague. 0 to 0 pts

Measurea     Exemplary

ble     Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or view longer               progress as related to the described goal. description         5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

A method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or

connect with the described go.   _/8

3.1 to 5 pts       _pt

Developing   ^s

The method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly link to or connect with the described goal

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

Not at all measurable – no method of measurement indicated 0 to 0 pts

Achievabl

Exemplary

e/

The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievab

le

Ambitious

within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.

5.1 to 8 pts

view longer

description

Distinguished

The goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require m

uch

challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve wit

hin

/8 pt s

the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success. Th

ere

is no process that supports achievability.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

The goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.

0 to 0 pts

Relevant view longer description

Exemplary The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities. 5.1 to 8 pts Distinguished The goal has some connection to the course objectives, the student’s hist

ory,

current interests and/or demonstrated abilities. 3.1 to 5 pts Developing The goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the student history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities. 0.1 to 3 pts Novice The goal has no connection to the course objectives. 0 to 0 pts

’s

/8 pt s

Timely

Exemplary

/8 pt s

view lon

ger

The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by t

his date and is

descripti

on

linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.

5.1 to 8 pts

Distinguished

The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished b

y this date and

is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this t

erm.

3.1 to 5 pts

Developing

The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished b

y this date but

does not link to the measurables.

0.1 to 3 pts

Novice

Has no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.

0 to 0 pts

 

Use of          Exemplary

Citations, References page contains more than required current scholarly academic Writing     reference and text reference..

Mechanic Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, s and APA level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are

Formattin followed; spelling is correct.

_g        3.1 to 5 pts

^Guidelines   Distinguished

References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference.

Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent.

Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.         _/5

2.1 to 3 pts       _pt

Developing   ^s

References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource.

Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

0.1 to 2 pts

Novice

References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.

Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. 0 to 0 pts

PowerP

oi

Exemplary

/5 pt s

nt Slides

PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the as

signment

are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation

in detail.

3.1 to 5 pts

Distinguished

PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the pr

oject are

completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.

2.1 to 3 pts

Developing

PowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some sl

ides are

incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentat

ion.

0.1 to 2 pts

Novice

PointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is m

issing

several parts of the required content.

0 to 0 pts