Stages Of Change
The Stages of Change model helps conceptualize individuals’ attitudes towards change at different stages of therapy journey.
Stages Of Change
This information handout will introduce you to the different ‘stages’ of change. It explains the steps people go through, from not considering change to taking action and maintaining it. This tool can help identify where you are and plan your next steps.
Overview
Prochaska and DiClemente's transtheoretical model of behavior change provides a framework for understanding an individual's readiness to make behavioral changes. While it is commonly applied in the context of addiction, the model can be relevant in various areas of behavioral change. This model is useful for conceptualizing the mental states individuals experience at different stages of their change journey. It also helps clients recognize that change is a process rather than a single decision, and that each stage presents unique challenges and needs.
The Stages Of Change handout outlines the phases of this model: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse.
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