When someone is court ordered to get treatment they are in this stage of change
Stage 1 - Compelled by authority to change
Elton John (1984)
Sad Songs (Say So Much)
Bill Withers (1977)
Lovely Day
(1994) This Disney animated film follows the adventures of the young lion Simba.
The Lion King
(1984) Rebellious cop Axel Foley investigates his buddy's murder in California.
Beverly Hills Cop
Someone who is diagnosed with COPD and knows it will be better for their health to stop smoking, but is not fully committed, is in this stage of change.
Stage 3 - Intellectually aware
Elvis Presley (1960)
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Kool & The Gang (1980)
Celebration
(1983) Emma leaves her cheating husband and moves back in with her mother and later learns she has terminal cancer.
Terms Of Endearment
(1990) Kevin is mistakenly left home unattended while his family takes a trip to Paris.
Home Alone
What is one strategy that helps a person to work towards change?
Eliminate self-doubt, conquer your fear of failure, model someone who inspires you, make a written plan, or take the first step.
George Jones (1980)
He Stopped Loving Her Today
Stevie Wonder (1972)
You Are The Sushine Of My Life
(1997) An epic romance that took place on an ill-fated voyage in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
Titanic
(1980) A teen works at a snobby country club to raise money for his college education.
Caddyshack
A person who is willing to modify their behavior in order to avoid being judged by others is in this stage of change.
Stage 2 - Comply to escape criticism
Bill Withers (1971)
Ain't No Sunshine
Louis Armstrong (1967)
What A Wonderful World
(1989) This comedy/drama/romance tells the tale of a close knit group of six Southern women.
Steel Magnolias
(2022) Tyler Perry's most popular character isn't putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her greatgrandson's college graduation celebration.
A Madea Homecoming
This is the fourth stage of readiness to change
Mentally and emotionally self-motivated to change
Eric Clapton (1992)
Tears In Heaven
Bobby McFerrin (1988)
Don't Worry Be Happy
(2008) A couple move to Florida and adopt an adorable yellow Labrador pup.
Marley & Me
(1993) A divorced man hatches an elaborate plan to spend more time with his children.
Mrs. Doubtfire