Objectives

What is an objective?

An objective is the specific, measurable step used to achieve the treatment goal. It describes how the goal will be met throughout treatment.

Strong objectives typically include:

• A timeframe (for example, within 90 days)
• Treatment interventions or modalities (for example CBT, DBT, ACT, Behavioral Therapy)
• A measurable outcome (for example patient self report, therapist observation, GAD-7, PHQ-9, ADHD rating scales, or improved daily functioning)

Goal 1: Improve Attention and Task Completion

Objective:

Client will improve attention and task completion by identifying barriers to sustained focus and implementing strategies to increase engagement and follow through with daily tasks over the next 90 days.

Measurement Tools (when appropriate):

• Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS)
• Clinical observation
• Task completion tracking
• Client self report

Goal 2: Improve Organization, Planning, and Time Management

Objective:

Client will improve organization and time management by implementing structured strategies for planning, prioritizing, and tracking daily responsibilities over the next 90 days.

Measurement Tools (when appropriate):

• Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS)
• Organization/time-management tracking
• Clinical observation
• Client self report

Goal 3: Improve Impulse Control and Emotional Regulation

Objective:

Client will improve impulse control and emotional regulation by identifying triggers and practicing strategies to pause, regulate, and respond more effectively during emotionally activating situations over the next 90 days.

Measurement Tools (when appropriate):

• Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS)
• Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS)
• Clinical observation
• Client self report

Goal 4: Improve Executive Functioning and Daily Routines

Objective:

Client will improve executive functioning by establishing and consistently utilizing structured routines and task-initiation strategies to increase follow through with daily responsibilities over the next 90 days.

Measurement Tools (when appropriate):

• Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS)
• Routine/task tracking
• Clinical observation
• Client self report

Goal 5: Improve Interpersonal and Social Functioning

Objective:

Client will improve interpersonal functioning by increasing awareness of ADHD-related communication patterns and practicing strategies that support effective listening, communication, and emotional regulation over the next 90 days.

Measurement Tools (when appropriate):

• Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS)
• Clinical observation
• Interpersonal functioning tracking
• Client self report

Objectives (ADHD)

• Patient will identify and implement 2 coping strategies to improve attention and concentration within 90 days, as evidenced by improved scores on the ASRS and therapist observation.
• Patient will develop and utilize 3 organizational strategies to improve task completion within 90 days, as evidenced by patient self report and reduced task avoidance reported in session.
• Patient will identify 2 factors that contribute to distractibility within 60 days, as evidenced by patient self report and clinical interview.