SETTING MY GOALS, pp. 11–12

Goal: Assist patients in setting goals

Format: Charts

Roles: Patient fills out with guidance from her health care provider

(See the module on goal setting for more information.)

Speaker Notes:

The Setting My Goals section is found on pages 11–12 of the Guide. This is on pages 13–14 of the Guide for Young Women.

Goal setting is a very important activity for you to do with your patient. It helps patients develop realistic expectations and plans for changing or improving their physical activity and eating behaviors. Setting goals together with your patient will also enhance the patient-provider relationship.

Since more detailed information about goal setting and communication is provided in the final module of the training, we'll quickly review this section now.