A New Perspective on a New Life – Stages of Behavioral Change
The Stages of Change
To review, the five stages of behavioral change are:
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation/Determination
- Action/Willpower
- Maintenance
3. Preparation/Determination
This stage is typically the third stage of the behavioral stage change model. During this stage the individual usually has decided that a change is desired. They are researching the efforts that will be required to make the change. Perhaps counseling is considered or sought, the individual is reading material related to the change, or even researching self-help techniques or routines. They take small steps that they believe can help them make the healthy behavior a part of their lives.
This is an exciting stage of the model. Individuals tend to do “soul-searching” to get the motivation to solidify their desire to make the behavioral change. Remember that this is also a vulnerable stage. Support to a person at this stage is very critical to assure that this is an effort worth pursuing. It is very exciting and rewarding, but at the same time intimidating.
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Mike
