OARS+C
Identify
Rs,Rc,A, MIna
Identify
Identify the stage of change
Identify the intervention
Change or sustain - Why?
100
How many cigarettes are you smoking?
Closed
100
Smoking is expensive.
Simple reflection
100
I'm quitting because my insurance will go up if I don't.
What is Precontemplation
100
Precontemplation
Express Empathy, Develop Discrepancy, Roll with Resistance, Support Self Efficacy
100
I want to be more healthy.
Change - desire
200
Can you think of some things that will help you reduce the amount you are smoking?
Closed
200
You will save a lot of money by quitting. This money can be saved to buy patches or even to reward yourself by taking the trip you wanted to take.
MI non-adherent
200
I know alcohol is a trigger for me, I want to stay quit; I will never enter a bar again.
Maintenance
200
Contemplation
Express Empathy, Develop Discrepancy, Roll with Resistance, Support Self Efficacy
200
I stopped smoking in the house.
Change - taking steps
300
Why do you feel stressed?
Open
300
You feel valued by being a role model to your grandchildren.
Complex reflection
300
I started smoking only in the garage.
Action
300

Maintenance

Congratulate successes, Highlight benefits, Provide support and encouragement, Discuss challenges to remaining quit, Review and develop coping skills

300
I've been smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day all my life; I'm a 3 cigarettes per day smoker now I think that is pretty good.
sustain talk
400
You smoke when you are bored.
Reflection
400
You are dedicated to your husband.
Affirmation
400
I want to quit next month to celebrate my anniversary.
Preparation
400
Action
Discuss import of setting quit date, Tell others about quit, Anticipate challenges of quit, Remove tobacco products, Discuss quit meds, Develop coping skills
400
My father was very sick from lung cancer. I read there is a genetic risk and I don't want to die like he did.
Change - reason
500
You've been smoking for 20 years and you have always lived alone you have a special new person in your life and are ready to change because they are important to you.
Summary
500

You are controlling the amount you smoke.

Simple reflection

500
My brother and I have been talking about quitting. We have not decided when our quit day will be.
Contemplation
500
Preparation
Discuss import of setting quit date, Tell others about quit, Anticipate challenges of quit, Remove tobacco products, Discuss quit meds, Develop coping skills
500
I want to be able to travel and I don't have any money. Quitting will give me money to do what I want to do.
Change - desire
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