Stages of Change
The individual is aware of the problem, but has not made necessary changes yet.
What is Contemplative?
True or False: Modifying behaviors and surroundings is the Preparation Stage of Change.
What is False? This is the Action stage of Change
Doing something that will occupy your thoughts and grab your attention.
What is Distracting?
This refers to detachment from reality or one’s self. It includes daydreaming, and the inability to remember certain periods and events. It results in memory loss or a sense of unreality, complicating relationships and daily functioning.
What is Dissociation?
Individual has kept up with behaviors and changes, and new behaviors are replacing old ones.
What is Maintenance?
This individual has maintained positive behaviors and attitudes.
What is Maintenance Stage of Change?
Journaling, reading, drawing, exercising, arts and crafts, deep breathing, and playing a game.
What are Coping Skills?
Steering clear of situations that cause anxiety or discomfort. This includes not attending classes or scheduled events due to fear of meeting new people. It prevents personal growth and the development of coping skills and worsens anxiety disorders.
What is avoidance or avoiding?
The individual has no intention of changing behavior
What is Pre-Contemplative?
True or False: Acknowledging the problem and beginning to think about what to do, struggle to understand the problem and individual not ready to change is the Maintenance Stage of Change.
What is False? This stage of change is Contemplation.
Deciding to wait 5-10 minutes before making the decision.
What is Delay?
This is the refusal to accept reality or facts about a situation such as loss of job, or divorce. It prevents individuals from addressing issues, leading to unresolved problems that escalate over time.
What is denial?
Individual is in active modification of behavior.
This individual has no intention of changing their behaviors any time soon.
What is the Pre-Contemplative Stage of Change?
This technique encourages individuals to focus their attention on the present moment without judgment
What is Mindfulness?
This involves engaging in behaviors that undermine one’s success or happiness such as failing to sit an exam after studying hard for it or turning down a date without any solid reason. It creates a cycle of failure and low self-esteem, reinforcing negative self-beliefs.
What is self-sabotage?
Individual takes necessary steps to make changes towards behaviors, attitudes, etc.
What is Preparation?
This is the Stage of Change where the individual is planning to change behaviors in the next month.
What is the Preparation Stage of Change?
What are Healthy Habits?
Compulsive engagement in harmful behaviors such as gambling despite negative consequences. It detracts from personal relationships, and responsibilities, and negatively impacts the quality of life.
What is addiction?