Stages of Change
“Not Ready, Unsure, Ready”
Precontemplative
Doesn’t see a problem
Knows little about change
Avoids the issue
Contemplative
Sees pros and cons for making a change
Is stuck on the fence
Will discuss possibility of change but not ready for action
Preparation
Sets forth a course of action to take in making the change
Action
Has made a the desired change
Change is new, has not become a habit yet
Possibility of relapse
Maintenance
Identifies and uses strategies to maintain change
Relapse
Renews process of contemplation, determination and action to begin again
Resource: Based on Motivational Interviewing : Preparing People to Change Addictive Behavior, written by Miller, W. & Rollnick, S.
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