Pre-Contemplation
They are unaware of the problems with their behavior and have no intention to change.
Pre-Contemplation stage
In the contemplation stage, people become aware of problems but feel a_________.
What is ambivalent?
This part ensures the goal has a deadline or timeframe.
What is time-bound?
A brief return to behavior with quick correction.
what is a slip?
The stage where individuals accept responsibility and begin planning change.
What is the Preparation stage?
A common emotional theme in this stage, where others may express concern, but the person resists change.
What is resistance?
Two emotional states common in the contemplation stage.
awareness and openness
Goals should align with your personal values and willingness to commit.
agreeable
A temporary setback in abstinence, more serious than a slip.
What is a lapse?
Two key emotions or attitudes found in this stage.
What are anticipation and willingness?
This is an example of what stage: “I don’t see any reason to stop drinking.”
Pre-contemplation
A person in this stage struggles with weighing what?
What are the pros and cons of changing? What is having fun in sobriety?
In SMART, the “S” stands for this.
specific
A full return to old behavior patterns.
relapse
This stage focuses on sustaining behavior for at least six months.
What is maintenance stage?
People in this stage may have tried to change before and failed, so they have done this mentally.
Giving up on the idea of change
Two traits important for success in the Maintenance stage.
What are perseverance and consolidation?
A SMART goal that is too extreme or unrealistic lacks this trait.
What is being realistic?
This is not a stage, but an event that can happen during change.
lapse or relapse
True or False: Preparation includes full behavior change.
False
Name one reason someone stays in Pre-Contemplation even when loved ones express concern.
What is believing the positives outweigh the negatives OR feeling hopeless to change
This stage comes next when a person decides they want to try change.
Preparation stage
This part of SMART goals ensures you can track progress.
What is measurable?
Even though it’s not encouraged, this can be used as a learning opportunity.
What is “slipping well” or learning from a slip/lapse?
During this stage they will begin to make minor changes to support their goal, but they might not have completely ended the u________ b______.
What is unwanted behavior?