Transtheoretical Model of Change Flashcards
1
Q
True or false, there is no single best approach to treat addiction for everyone?
A
True
2
Q
In order, what are the 4 stages of the transtheoretical model?
A
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Action
- Maintenance
3
Q
What is the pre-contemplation phase?
A
- A safe place for an individual because they deny having an addiction and any issues.
- Their denial is a protective mechanism.
- “I don’t have a problem” mindset to prevent from feeling shame.
4
Q
What is the contemplation phase?
A
- Contemplating good things versus bad things.
- Weighing out the options.
- Starting to realize that maybe there is a problem.
5
Q
What is the mini phase between contemplation and action? And what happens there?
A
Preparation. It’s the getting ready part. How are you going to go about fixing your problem?
6
Q
What is the action phase?
A
- A change the person decides to make.
- Uncomfortable, foreign, new things to deal with.
- Not always successful.
- Gets easier overtime.
7
Q
What is the maintenance phase?
A
- Getting over initial difficulty.
- Things start to feel more comfortable.
8
Q
What is relapse?
A
When an individual goes backwards in the phases instead of moving forwards. Happens often. Often caused by stressful events.
9
Q
What are the goals of the pre-contemplation phase?
A
- To get them to contemplate, understand that they’re in denial.
- To not shame the individual.
10
Q
What is the goal of the action phase?
A
Give support.
11
Q
What is the goal of the maintenance phase?
A
Give support.
