The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)

WHAT IS PGAP?

The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) was developed to help prevent or reduce long-term disability following injury or illness. By combining education about the recovery process with a number of activity resumption strategies you can use at home or even in the workplace, PGAP will teach you how to identify and overcome obstacles that can interfere with successful recovery and rehabilitation.

WHAT IS THE PATIENTS ROLE IN PGAP?

Through your participation in PGAP, you will learn ways of resuming many of the activities you may have discontinued due to your health or mental health condition. Enjoying life to its fullest is your ultimate goal. You can achieve this goal if you give your best effort in this Program. We have all heard the expression, "you only get out what you put in". So give it your best and see what happens. Try to tap into your positive reserves and motivate yourself to make the changes needed to make your rehabilitation a success story.

Your motivation and determination must come from within. If you want to make changes that will improve your health and mental health, you will have to make that commitment to yourself and lead the way.

Believe in yourself. You have successfully overcome many of the challenges that you have faced so far in your life. It is important to believe that you can also overcome many of the limitations associated with your illness or injury. You must believe that in spite of difficult moments, persevering is the only way that things will change for the better. Every step should be a step forward.

WHAT IS YOUR PROVIDER’S ROLE IN PGAP?

Your PGAP provider is a source of knowledge and support. He or she will help you learn more about how to make additional gains in your recovery and rehabilitation. He or she will assist you by guiding you through your Workbook to learn new skills, exercises and techniques that will help you resume activities that you may have discontinued due to your injury or health condition.

Your PGAP provider will assist you in setting specific goals that will facilitate your return to work and quality of life. Part of your PGAP provider's role will be to encourage you in taking some risks to promote further recovery. At no time will your PGAP provider insist that you complete a task you do not feel ready for. Your PGAP provider will encourage you and support you in your efforts to take control over your disability.