What is the method of asking clients to estimate their feelings of hope about resolution?

The method of asking clients to estimate their feelings of hope about resolution is known as scaling motivation. This technique involves clients using a scale—often from 0 to 10—to identify their readiness, willingness, or ability to change and to articulate their feelings of hope in relation to specific challenges or goals. This approach encourages self-reflection and helps clients quantify their sense of hope or motivation, enabling both the social worker and the client to gain a clearer understanding of the client's emotional state and progress.

Scaling can facilitate discussions about what small steps clients can take to move closer to their goals and can also help in identifying factors that contribute to their current level of hope or motivation. This method is effective in motivational interviewing, where the focus is often on enhancing motivation for change, but it is specifically the application of scaling that captures the essence of the client's self-assessment of hope.