Stages of Change
“This person does not see their behavior as a problem and has no intention of changing it.”
What is Precontemplation?
This person recognizes that there may be a problem and is beginning to think about making a change, but feels ambivalent.
What is Contemplation?
This person has maintained their change over time and is working to prevent returning to their previous behavior.
What is Maintenance?
This person has begun changing their behavior but has not yet maintained the change over a longer period.
What is Action?
This person says, ‘I'm going to start next Monday. I've already figured out what I need to do.
What is Preparation?