Change model Flashcards
What are the stages of the change model?
Pre-contemplation – no intention of changing behaviour in the near future (6 months approx), generally appearing unmotivated and resistant to change
Tasks: Increase awareness of need for change and concern about the current pattern of behavior; envision possibility of change
Contemplation – individual state their intent to change in the near future but are ambivalent about change
Tasks: Analysis of the pros and cons of the current behavior pattern and of the costs and benefits of change. Decision-making.
Preparation – individual intend to actively change, within the next month or so, and preparation is therefore a transition from contemplation to action rather than a stable state
Tasks: Increasing commitment and creating a change plan.
Action – the individual is making changes, or has done so recently
Tasks: Implementing strategies for change; revising plan as needed; sustaining commitment in face of difficulties
Maintenance, relapse and recycling – individuals maintain the gains made and prevent relapse
Tasks: Sustaining change over time and across a wide range of situations. Avoiding going back to the old pattern of behavior
