In WDEP, what is the purpose of ‘Planning and Commitment’?

• A. To develop concrete plans and secure commitment to action
• B. To diagnose mental illness
• C. To evaluate past patterns
• D. To assign chores

Answer: (A)

In Planning and Commitment, the goal is to translate what the client wants into a concrete plan for behavior and to obtain a firm commitment to carry it out. This step moves from exploring desires and evaluating actions to taking action, with specifics about what will be done, when, and how progress will be tracked. It embodies the idea that change comes through deliberate decisions and accountability.

For example, if a client wants closer friendships, they might plan to call one friend this week and propose a meetup, and they commit to doing it and reporting back on the outcome. This isn’t about diagnosing mental illness, reviewing past patterns, or assigning chores; it’s about turning insight into concrete, doable steps and making a commitment to act.