Different ways to approach GOALS

We know that clinical schedules are demanding, which is why we’ve designed our training to fit your life. Whether you prefer to learn independently on your own schedule or collaborate with colleagues in an interactive, live environment, we hope you’ll find a pathway here that works for you.

  • Aself-paced, interactive training on the GOALS approach is available through the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. Enroll HERE.

  • A single folder with GOALS guides for different patient populations and a foldable pocket guide for providers who want to implement the GOALS Approach with their patients.  [ADD LINK TO DROPBOX]

  • In this three-part video series, the developer of the GOALS Approach, Dr. Sarit Golub, describes the rationale and science behind the strategy, and goes into detail about how to apply it in practice. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

  • If you are interested in GOALS Approach training or have other questions about implementing the GOALS Approach in your setting, please contact Sarit Golub at golub@hunter.cuny.edu.

Keep scrolling to learn more about GOALS

GOALS Dashboard

Framework Blueprint

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Give a preamble that emphasizes sexual health

The healthcare provider briefly introduces the sexual history in a way that de-emphasizes risk, normalizes sexuality as part of routine healthcare, and opens the door for the patient’s questions.

Sample Dialogue:
I’d like to talk with you for a couple of minutes about your sexuality and sexual health. I talk to all of my patients about sexual health, because it’s such an important part of overall health. Some of my patients have questions or concerns about their sexual health, so I want to make sure I understand what your questions or concerns might be and provide whatever information or other help you might need.
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Objectives

Define crystal-clear, measurable objectives that align perfectly with your ultimate vision.

🎯 Metrics Matter: Ensure your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).
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Action

Transform strategic plans into realities through consistent, disciplined daily actions.

⚡ Execution Core: Intentions mean nothing without movement. Break major hurdles down into bite-sized daily tasks.
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Leadership

Take radical ownership of your journey and empower those around you to build a collective win.

👑 Self-Mastery: True leadership starts from within. Guard your focus and mentor peers when opportunity knocks.
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Success

Celebrate milestones, review performance parameters, and consistently re-engineer paths to excellence.

🏆 Reflection: True success is a cyclic journey, not a static finish line. Double down on what works well.