Lesson Plan
Mapping Success Plan
Guide the client through a structured biopsychosocial interview and goal-setting process to create a personalized success map and actionable next steps.
This session empowers clients to gain clarity on their strengths, challenges, and aspirations, fostering motivation and direction toward their future self.
Audience
Individual Client
Time
40 minutes
Approach
Interactive interview, reflection, and visualization
Prep
Review and Organize Materials
10 minutes
- Ensure you have access to all digital materials:
- Familiarize yourself with the flow of the 40-minute session and key discussion prompts.
- Prepare a quiet, comfortable space for individual counseling.
Step 1
Vision Warm-Up
5 minutes
- Welcome the client and set a supportive tone.
- Guide the client through the Vision Warm-Up:
- Ask them to close their eyes and imagine their ideal future self in one year.
- Prompt sensory details: sights, sounds, emotions.
- Invite the client to share a brief description of their vision.
Step 2
Future Self Dialogue
10 minutes
- Introduce the Future Self Dialogue discussion:
- Pose questions about strengths, values, and barriers identified by their future self.
- Use active listening and reflective questioning to deepen insight.
- Summarize key themes for later mapping.
Step 3
Biopsychosocial Interview Activity
15 minutes
- Present the Biopsychosocial Goal Map worksheet.
- Conduct a guided interview covering:
- Biological factors (health, energy levels).
- Psychological factors (beliefs, emotions).
- Social factors (support, relationships).
- As the client responds, record their inputs on the map.
- Encourage honest self-reflection and note any emerging patterns.
Step 4
Goal Journey Slides Review
5 minutes
- Display the Goal Journey Slides.
- Walk through each slide to:
- Reinforce the client’s identified strengths and goals.
- Illustrate their progress path and milestones.
- Highlight any adjustments based on the interview activity.
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes
- Ask the client to articulate 1–2 SMART goals derived from their map.
- Discuss immediate next steps and timelines.
- Schedule a follow-up session to track progress and refine goals.
- Close with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
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Slide Deck
Your Goal Journey
Welcome! Today we'll review your personalized goal journey:
• Where you are now
• Your vision of the future self
• Biopsychosocial map highlights
• Key milestones and timeline
• Progress tracking & next steps
Introduce the client to their personalized goal journey. Emphasize that this deck visualizes the path from current strengths and challenges to the envisioned future, with clear milestones and tracking.
Where You Are Now
Strengths:
• _______________________
Challenges:
• _______________________
Resources & Supports:
• _______________________
Invite the client to confirm or adjust their current self-assessment. Encourage honesty and openness.
Your Future Self Vision
In one year, you see yourself as:
• Key achievements: _______________________
• How you feel: ___________________________
• What you’re doing daily: _________________
Recall the sensory and emotional details from the Vision Warm-Up and Future Self Dialogue. Ask the client to elaborate briefly if needed.
Your Biopsychosocial Map
Biological Factors:
• _______________________
Psychological Factors:
• _______________________
Social Factors:
• _______________________
Patterns & Insights:
• _______________________
Present the client’s inputs from the Biopsychosocial Goal Map. Highlight any emerging patterns or connections.
Milestones & Timeline
Short-Term (1–3 months):
• _______________________
Mid-Term (4–9 months):
• _______________________
Long-Term (10–12 months):
• _______________________
Collaborate to set realistic, time-bound milestones. Ensure each bullet is clear and achievable.
Tracking & Next Steps
Progress Tracker:
• How you’ll record progress: _____________
• Check-in frequency: ________________
SMART Goals:
Next Session Focus & Date:
• _______________________
Explain how the client can use this slide to track progress and refine goals. Confirm their next steps and SMART goals.
Worksheet
Biopsychosocial Goal Map
Instructions
Use this worksheet to capture your current state across biological, psychological, and social domains. Answer each prompt thoughtfully.
1. Biological Factors
- Health & Medical Conditions:
_______________________ - Energy Levels & Sleep Patterns:
_______________________ - Nutrition & Exercise Habits:
_______________________
2. Psychological Factors
- Core Beliefs & Mindset:
_______________________ - Mood & Emotional Triggers:
_______________________ - Stress & Coping Strategies:
_______________________
3. Social Factors
- Support Network (family, friends, mentors):
_______________________ - Quality of Relationships & Communication:
_______________________ - Community Involvement & Resources:
_______________________
4. Patterns & Insights
Identify any themes, connections, or contradictions across the domains:
_______________________
5. Goal Focus
Based on your map, which area(s) will you prioritize?
_______________________
6. Initial SMART Goal(s)
Specific:
_______________________
Measurable:
_______________________
Achievable:
_______________________
Relevant:
_______________________
Time-bound:
_______________________
Discussion
Future Self Dialogue
Purpose
Engage your future self to uncover strengths, values, and strategies for success.
Instructions
Take a moment to relax and imagine your future self one year from now. Then answer the following prompts as if you are writing directly with your future self.
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Visualize and describe your ideal future day: what you do, how you feel, who you are with.
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Ask your future self: “What is your most significant achievement in the past year?”
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What strengths or skills did you rely on to reach that achievement?
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Which personal values guided your decisions and actions?
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Identify one major challenge you overcame. How did you approach and resolve it?
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What support systems (people, routines, resources) were most helpful to you?
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What self-care or coping strategies did you use to manage stress along the way?
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What message or advice does your future self have for you today?
Follow-Up
Reflect on your responses. What themes or insights stand out?
Use this dialogue to inform the next steps in your goal mapping process.
Warm Up
Vision Warm-Up
Purpose
Set a reflective, focused mindset through guided imagery to prime visualization of the ideal future self.
Instructions
- Invite the client to sit comfortably in a quiet space and close their eyes.
- Guide them to take three slow, deep breaths, noticing the rise and fall of their chest.
- Prompt them to imagine a moment one year from today when they feel truly accomplished:
- What are they seeing around them?
- What sounds or smells do they notice?
- How do they feel in their body and mind?
- Allow 2 minutes of silent reflection for the client to immerse in their future scene.
- Ask the client to gently open their eyes and share one vivid detail or feeling from their vision.