by Laura K. Hansen (Author), Brandi M. Ellis (Author), Stephanie D. Smith (Author)
A Transdiagnostic Approach to Develop Organization, Attention and Learning Skills
introduces the GOALS program ― an innovative and skill-based approach
that addresses the unique array of academic, occupational, and
socio-emotional difficulties commonly faced by college students with
underdeveloped executive functions.
This program
consists of ten sessions delivered in a group format to help college
students improve their academic performance. Over the course of these
sessions, participants learn strategies to prioritize tasks and
assignments; schedule and manage life responsibilities; cope with life
stressors; identify relevant on-campus resources; prepare for upcoming
exams; take well-structured notes; maintain motivation; and several
other strategies designed to reach their academic goals. Each session
builds on earlier sessions, so previously learned skills lay the
foundation for the successful implementation of newly learned skills.
This practical and easy-to-implement program includes detailed session
notes for group leaders and reproducible handouts for participants
including in-session activities, session summaries, and homework
assignments.
This treatment manual is an essential
resource for mental health providers who deliver interventions to
students enrolled in post-secondary institutions pursuing undergraduate
or graduate level degrees.
