Stages of Change
READS
OARS
100

This is the first stage of change

What is the pre-contemplative stage?

100

Compares positives and negatives of changing behaviors in light of goals.

What is deploy discrepancies?

100

Questions that require more than a yes or no answer.

What are open-ended questions?

200

I have lost 20 lbs already and working on losing more!

What is the action stage?

200

Counselor bolsters client's responsibility and ability to succeed

What is supporting self-efficacy?

200

Repeating back a response to check for accuracy is known in MI as?

What is Reflective listening?

300

"I know I need to stop drinking, but it helps me relax"

What is contemplation?

300

Acknowledges reluctance and ambivalence as understandable

What is rolling with resistance

300

"You are doing a very good job at practicing healthy eating habits."

What are affirmations?

400

" I am really ready to make healthy eating choices. I went to the grocery store last night and purchased healthy options"

What is action?

400

List all five Stages of Change in order.

What is Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse?

400

What I heard you say is that you understand the importance of eating well and you are considering trying some new healthy recipes.

What are summaries?