Briefly explain the role of client participation in goal development.​

Answers may vary. Goal pursuits begin with a client identifying a concern, need, or want; in the instance of nonvoluntary or involuntary clients, responding to a goal that is promoted or assigned by someone other than the client is the starting point. In either case, you should not expect the process of developing goals to be a neatly defined, linear process. During the assessment interview, you may hear about a number of concerns for which the client is seeking a solution. Attending to individual stories takes time, but this is time well spent. As you listen, summarize and clarify what the client has said so that you and the client have an opportunity to explore options before reaching a decision about a priority goal.​