STAGES OF CHANGE Flashcards
1
Q
Unaware of problem,
denial or resistant
A
Pre-contemplatioN
2
Q
No intention of
change within next
6 months
A
Pre-contemplatioN
3
Q
Provide information
* Encouragement
* Understand perspective
A
Pre-contemplatioN
4
Q
Intention to change in
foreseeable future
A
contemplation
5
Q
Likely to ask
questions but
ambivalent
A
contemplation
6
Q
- Discuss costs and
benefits - Additional information
- Explore personal goals
- Increase self-efficacy and express confidence
A
contemplation
7
Q
Some ambivalence
but sees need for
change
* Serious intent
to adopt in
next month
* Identifies
strategies
A
PREPARATION
8
Q
- Support from
family and friends - Point out progress
toward action - Develop the plan,
small steps - Plan for barriers
- Still focus on the
good!
A
PREPARATION
9
Q
- Reinforce progress
- Discuss barriers
- Extend support system
A
ACTION
10
Q
- Reinforce progress
- Discuss barriers
- Extend support system
A
ACTION
11
Q
- Continued healthy
behaviour > 6
months - Relapse less likely
- Positive effects
- Self efficacy high
A
MAINTENANCE
12
Q
Motivational Interviewing
Rule
A
Resist the righting reflex
Understand client motivations
Listen with Empathy
Empower the client
13
Q
Spirit of motivational interviewing
A
Autonomy
Capitalize strengths
Exploration of goals,benefits and objective
Communication strategies
Empathy
14
Q
A
