Definitions
What is the motivation to change?
the internal or external drive that prompts a person to alter their beliefs, habits, or behaviors. It represents both the willingness to recognize a problem and the readiness to take action to resolve it.
Where do you feel like you're at within the stages of change?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, relapse?
what is the abc model?
a framework that explains how our experiences lead to our reactions
example of "a"
Define precontemplation
have no intention of changing their behavior in the foreseeable future
What are barriers to change?
-acceptance of need to change
-life circumstances
-unknown coping skills
-etc.
what does a stand for?
activating events are things that happen that activate or trigger a feeling
example of "b"
-"they don't want to be friends anymore", etc
Define Contemplation
where an individual acknowledges a problem and seriously considers making a change, but remains ambivalent and uncommitted to taking action.
What is a bx I would like to alter?
-engagement in sh/su
-attendance at school
-isolation habits
-etc
beliefs are our thoughts about the trigger (activating event) these thoughts can be rational or irrational
example of "c"
-ignore and isolate, etc
What is one other stage? - multiple stages
Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
what are the benefits of change?
-increase sleep
-improve relationships
-etc
what does c stand for
consequences are what happen as a result these might be positive or negative
what are the benefits of utilizing abc model?
how can i practice this?
-increasing awareness
-bx change
-etc