Stages of Change
True or False
Definitions
Motivational Interviewing
Stages of Change Interventions
100

"I might have a problem...I'm not sure, but I could"...

What is Contemplation?

100

The stages of change model can be used to make only weight loss goals or changes

False

100

Is commonly called by other names: "second thoughts" & "uncertainty"

What is AMBIVALENCE.

100

Clinicians should always express e____________ as a way of engaging clients in recovery.

What is empathy?

100

Includes incorporating new strategies into behavior; identifying high-risk situations; identifying relapses and correcting them.

What is the Action Stage of Change.

200

The first stage in the 5 Stages of Change.

What is precontemplation?

200

Maintenance is the 5th stage in the "Stages of change" model

TRUE

200

This is at the core of client change; the thing that clinicians must acknowledge in order for motivational interviewing to work: The ________ of _________

What is the Dilemma of Change

200

Clinicians must always _________ where clients are in their motivation for change.

What is accept?

200

Includes developing an escape plan; identifying reasons for past slipups; listing alternative behaviors.

What is the Maintenance Stage of Change.

300

Someone that is monitoring themselves while continuing to make changes is in the __________ stage.

What is the Action Stage

300

Someone who has researched, listed pros and cons and made a plan is in the Relapse stage.

False. They are in the preparation stage

300

Someone who sees no need to change is in the _________ stage of change.

Precontemplation

300

Acknowledging a client being conflicted and hesitant for change while also exploring that resistance.

What is Rolling with Resistance?

300

Exploring the meaning of events; engaging with client; establishing trust.

What is the Pre-Contemplation Stage of Change.

400

"I lost 25lbs over the past 6 months! I love my gym and the healthy recipes I have learned how to cook" Is in what stage of change

What is the Maintenance Stage

400

"I know I should eat healthier, but I sure do love fried chicken. Want a piece with me?"

This person is in the Action Stage.

False. 

This person is in the precontemplation stage. They are not ready to make a change.

400

"I have joined a gym, have an appointment with a nutritionist and found a workout buddy that meets with me 3 times a week at 5 pm" This is the definition of the _________ stage.

 Action Stage

400

A person’s belief in their ability to change.

What is Efficacy?

400

Includes framing slipups as a learning opportunity; identifying pathways leading to using again; identifying and enhancing coping skills and supports.

What is the Recurrent/Relapse Stage of Change.

500

This is also called the "Preparation" stage of change.

What is the Determination Stage of Change

500

"I have exercised for 60min, 5 times a week for 3 months. Only 20 more pounds to go" This person is in the Action stage of change.

True. 

500

Something you should NEVER tell a client: "What _____  _____  _____ _____ is...

What is: "What you need to do is..."

500

Keying in to the differences between a client's current situation and how they see their situation: ________ for _________

What is LISTENING for DISCREPANCIES?

500

Includes discussing pros/cons of various change options; enlisting social supports; publicly announcing plan for change

What is the Determination/Preparation Stage of Change.

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