ABSTRACT
Evaluating progress and change in family therapy is essential for the successful treatment of families. In some fashion, a therapist must be cognizant of a family's current status regarding the attainment of their desired outcome. It is often reinforced to therapists that a periodic "check-in" with clients regarding their goal attainment is necessary to confirm that the appropriate direction is being followed. Although paper and pencil techniques have been developed to measure goal attainment, they can be expensive as well as time consuming. Often this may require pre- and post-tests, which may not be economically or situationally feasible. Instant feedback in the form of dialogue may be insufficient and inaccurate, however. Nevertheless, monitoring progress and change is imperative for both the clients and the therapist.
