Cycle of Change (Prochaska Di Clemente) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pre-contemplation stage?
A
No intention on changing behaviour
2
Q
What is the contemplation stage?
A
Aware a problem exists but with no commitment to action
3
Q
What is the preparation stage?
A
Intent on taking action to address problem
4
Q
What is the action stage?
A
Active modification of behaviour
5
Q
What is the maintenance stage?
A
Sustained change, new behaviour replaces old
6
Q
What is the relapse stage?
A
Fall back into old patterns of behaviour
7
Q
What sort of spiral does the cycle of change show? Why?
A
An upward spiral
Learn from each relapse
