Stages Of Change
The first stage of change
What is precontemplation?
"I am changed"
What is termination?
Person becomes aware of problem behavior, which requires them to learn something (Becoming Aware) about the behavior that needs to be changed.
What is consciousness raising?
A balanced life can mean many things, depending on culture, circumstances, resources, and other factors
What is creating balance?
Involves being able to be safe and feel safe. This can include: accessing clean air, food, and water; preserving the areas where we live, learn, and work.
What is environmental wellness?
The second stage of change
What is contemplation?
This occurs when an individual moves back to a previous stage of change.
What is recycling?
Person experiences strong emotions/intense feelings that result in a movement towards change.
What is emotional arousal?
Having self-defined routines and habits can offer personal balance and satisfaction.
What is valuing routines and habits?
A broad concept that represents one’s personal beliefs and values and involves having meaning, purpose, and a sense of balance and peace. It includes:
What is spiritual wellness?
The third stage of change
What is preparation?
This is a brief, one time ‘slip’ into the old behaviour, or a full return to previous behaviour patterns
What is relapse?
Person chooses to substitute new and interactions to support the desired change
What is countering?
A healthy body. Good physical health habits. Nutrition, exercise, and appropriate health care.
What is physical wellness?
This involves having healthy relationships with friends, family, and the community, and having an interest in and concern for the needs of others and humankind.
What is social wellness?
The fourth stage of change
What is action?
"There’s a part of me that wants to change, but Contemplation I think I’m okay with what I’m doing right now."
What is contemplation?
Creating, altering, or avoiding cues / stimuli that trigger or encourage a particular behaviour
What is environmental control?
Through a number of activities—from learning about current events to organizing game nights in your home or community center—you can broaden your perspective and understand diverse points of view.
What is improving intellectual wellness?
This involves participating in activities that provide meaning and purpose and reflect personal values, interests, and beliefs, including employment.
What is occupational wellness?
What is maintenance?
"Oh, I’m too old to change. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks."
What is precontemplation?
Person regularly celebrates progress toward change while removing reinforcement for old behaviours.
What is reward?
Involves things such as income, debt, and savings, as well as a person’s understanding of financial processes and resources. A person’s satisfaction with their current financial situation and future prospects also comes into play
What is financial wellness?
This involves the ability to express feelings, adjust to emotional challenges, cope with life’s stressors, and enjoy life. It includes knowing our strengths as well as what we want to get better at, and living and working on our own but letting others help us from time to time.
What is emotional wellness?