Internal obstacle focus
The tool keeps attention on client-reported thoughts, feelings, impulses, or habits rather than external circumstances as the primary result.
Internal Obstacle Identification
Internal Obstacle Identification is a ready-to-send tool for practitioners working with clients who have a goal and desired outcome. It helps the client name the internal thought, feeling, impulse, or habit most likely to interfere with goal pursuit.
Set a sample goal and outcome, then try the client obstacle entry and practitioner review.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Single-barrier result
The primary result is one key obstacle so later planning can stay clear.
Does the tool reject external obstacles?
No. It preserves the client's report and leaves the internal-obstacle fit for practitioner review.
Can it capture more than one obstacle?
The tool is designed around one key obstacle as the primary result; separate obstacles should become separate instances if needed.
Does it create a plan?
No. It identifies the obstacle only and does not generate if-then plans or suggested responses.