The Transtheoretical Stages Of Change

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Stages of Change The stages of change according to the Transtheoretical Model of Change consist of precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. The Transtheoretical model of change includes flexible stages. This means that an individual could be in the maintenance stage one week, relapse the next week and be back in the precontemplation stage. The stages of change are not stagnant and an individual could go up/down a stage or stages of change depending on their development of self-efficacy. Ted goes through all of these stages of change on his journey to sobriety.
The first stage of change is precontemplation. During precontemplation an individual is not ready to and resistant to change. Another important …show more content…

During this stage, individuals intend to change. Individuals are aware of the pros and cons of their behavior. The contemplation stage is where individuals start to feel ambivalent about changing their behavior. Ted beings to move toward the contemplation stage during his second week of treatment. This is evidence in an small increased awareness of his lack of control when it comes to his drinking as evidenced by Ted statement that “it’s tougher to control it now that it use to be”. This shows that Ted is lacking control but is now aware of the possibility that he may have a …show more content…

Feedback would be implemented by using active and reflective listening, open ended questioning (Miller & Rollnick, 2012). By using the basic motivational interviewing techniques a counselor could elicit information about Ted’s problem areas and concerns. When Ted’s ambivalence has resolved and he has made a commitment to change the Responsibility aspect of the FRAMES technique could be implemented. Responsibility allows a client to see that counseling is a collaborative process but the client is responsible for their own change (Miller & Rollnick, 2012). As a counselor, this is where I would implement treatment planning. Advice would be apart of suggesting AA meetings and strategies for stress management. An integral part of advice giving and treatment options is to make sure that Ted has a variety of options to choose from (menu of options). Empathy is on going process and is one of the most important aspects of the counselor/client

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