Stages of Change
This stage is when someone does not yet see a problem or isn't ready to change.
What is Precontemplation?
True or False: You need to feel motivated to start recovery.
What is False?
Someone comes to group, but doesn't want to change yet.
What is Precontemplation or Early Contemplation?
Name one reason someone might engage in eating disorder behaviors.
What is:
Control
Coping with Emotions
Body Image
Anxiety
Routine
Name one reason someone might want to recover.
What is:
Health
Family
Friends
Energy
Goals
This stage includes feeling unsure about change and having mixed feelings.
What is Contemplation?
True or False: Motivation stays the same every day.
What is False?
Someone says, "I know this is a problem but I'm scared to change."
What is Contemplation?
What is one feeling someone might experience around meals or food?
What is:
Anxiety
Guilt
Shame
Fear
Overwhelm
What is one value that could support recovery?
What is:
Family
Honesty
Growth
Independence
This stage is when someone actively works on recovery behaviors.
What is Preparation?
True or False: You can take action even if you don't feel ready.
What is True?
Someone asks for help during a meal.
What is Preparation or Action?
What is one helping coping skill during or after meals?
What is:
Distraction
Grounding
Talking to Someone
Using Supports
Positive Self-talk
What is one small step you could take today?
What is:
Asking for help
Finishing a meal/snack
Trying something new
This stage is when someone actively works on recovery behaviors.
What is action?
True or False: Struggling means you are failing.
What is False?
Someone tries a fear food or resists an ED behavior even though they feel anxious.
What is Action?
What is one unhelpful behavior that can keep the eating disorder going?
What is:
Restriction
Purging
Bingeing
Over-exercise
Skipping meals
Hiding behaviors
What helps when motivation is low?
What is:
Support
Reminders
Routine
Values
This stage focuses on maintaining progress and preventing relapse.
What is Maintenance?
True or False: Small steps still count as progress.
What is True?
Someone continues recovery behaviors even after a hard day.
What is Maintenance?
What is one way to challenge the eating disorder?
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What is one thing you are working toward in recovery?
(Open-Ended)