Abstract
Utilized to assist client to identify area of basic problem. Client assigns positive or negative feelings to each of eight areas, e.g., family, cultural, physical. A series of successive forced choices enables the client to select one area as being most important. This choice is used as the basis for a contract for change, and determines the focus of the therapeutic work. The process of choice is repeated periodically to assess the progress of the therapy, and to stroke changes reported by the client.