The use of force field analysis in the development of a client's action plan is...

Force field analysis is a technique introduced by Kurt Lewin that assists in identifying and analyzing factors that help or hinder the achievement of a goal. In counseling, this tool is used to help clients recognize both the facilitating (driving) and restraining (blocking) forces related to their action plan. “Force field analysis assists clients in identifying and weighing both the supporting and opposing factors affecting the implementation of their action plans.”