Point 1, Point 4

When to use this tool: This tool can be used to help participants who have identified goals make a plan to work towards achieving them.  It may also be used to help with problem-solving since it breaks large problems down into smaller steps and helps focus efforts to avoid getting overwhelmed.

Example of its use in a SMART meeting:

Write down the headings below:

• The Changes I want to Make are
• How important is it
• How confident am I
• The most important reasons why I want to make these changes are
• The steps I plan to take in changing are
• The ways others can help me are (who they are and how they can help)
• I will know my plan is working if
• Some things that could interfere with my plan are

Encourage a participant to say a change they want to make, then start going through the process. Encourage other people to participate.

At each step, DISCUSS how the step can help.

Helpful Links: 

• Public-Facing Toolbox Page: www.smartrecovery.org/change-plan-worksheet
• Updated Tool PDF (03/2021): https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CP-107-updated.pdf