Table 1 ICPT-elements

1

Identifying treatment phase

Identification of stage 1 (alliance), 2 (goal setting), 3 (working)

2

Setting agenda

Joint agenda setting for the session

3

Looking back

Looking back at the previous session to maintain a course

4

Clarifying expectations

Matching mutual expectations of the session

5

Inventory of problems and needs

Inventory of needs according to structured instrument (CANSAS)

6

Setting goals

Goal setting based upon needs

7

Negotiating goals

Negotiating suitability and ranking order of goals

8

Working towards goals

Active working on goals, using structured methods

9

Using SRS-forms

Collection of structured session feedback

10

Using stage-specific methods

Using methods that fit the treatment phase