Stages of Change in Dual Recovery Applying bestpractice
Stages of Change in Dual Recovery Applying best-practice models to treatment for co-occurring disorders. . .
Stages of Change Prochaska, Norcross, & Di. Clemente Precontemplation Relapse / Recycle Contemplation Maintenance Preparation Action
Evaluating Stages of Change Precontemplation (Denial) n “What problem? I’m not thinking about it. ” Contemplation (Ambivalence) n “I wonder if I might have a problem? I’m thinking about it but not ready to decide anything yet. ” Preparation / Determination (Admission) n “I have a problem. ” Action (Taking steps / Making changes) n “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” Maintenance (Continuing what works) n “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” Relapse / Recycle (Trying again) n “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ”
Precontemplation: “Huh? What problem? ” A Precontemplationstage person is described as, “It’s not that they can’t see the solution. It’s that they can’t see the problem. ” This stage of change has been given the label of “Denial” in times past.
Precontemplation: “Huh? What problem? ” Treatment for someone in the Precontemplation stage would seek to engage them in the process of objectively evaluating whether they have a problem, and supporting movement along to the Contemplative stage of change.
Precontemplation
Am I Precontemplative? “What Problem? ” “Who, me? ” “I see no reason to change. ” “I wish people would just leave me alone already!”
Evaluating Stages of Change Precontemplation (Denial) n “What problem? I’m not thinking about it. ” Contemplation (Ambivalence) n “I wonder if I might have a problem? I’m thinking about it but not ready to decide anything yet. ” Preparation / Determination (Admission) n “I have a problem. ” Action (Taking steps / Making changes) n “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” Maintenance (Continuing what works) n “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” Relapse / Recycle (Trying again) n “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ”
Contemplation: “Problem? Yeah. . . Action? Nah. ” Contemplation-stage folks may know their destination, and even how to get there, but they are “not ready yet. ” Someone in this stage of change may be ambivalent about doing anything about a problem that they can clearly identify having.
Contemplation: “Problem? Yeah. . . Action? Nah. ” Treatment for someone in the Contemplation stage would seek to engage them in the process of gaining motivation to address their problem, and supporting movement along to the Preparation stage of change.
C o nt e m pl at io n
Am I Contemplative? “I might have a problem. ” “I’m not ready to make any decisions yet. ” “Problem? Maybe. ” Considering change, but ambivalent.
Evaluating Stages of Change Precontemplation (Denial) n “What problem? I’m not thinking about it. ” Contemplation (Ambivalence) n “I wonder if I might have a problem? I’m thinking about it but not ready to decide anything yet. ” Preparation / Determination (Admission) n “I have a problem. ” Action (Taking steps / Making changes) n “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” Maintenance (Continuing what works) n “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” Relapse / Recycle (Trying again) n “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ”
Preparation: “Almost ready to take action. . . ” Preparation-stage individuals are planning to take future action, but are still making the final adjustments before committing. Someone in this stage of change may be working through the final obstacles that are getting in the way of taking action.
Preparation: “Almost ready to take action. . . ” Treatment for someone in the Preparation stage would seek to engage them in the process of taking action to address their problem, i. e. , supporting movement along to the Action stage of change.
Preparation
Am I in Preparation? “I have a problem, but don’t want to commit to doing anything about it yet” “I’m developing plans to change” “Problem? Yes… Change? Not yet…”
Evaluating Stages of Change Precontemplation (Denial) n “What problem? I’m not thinking about it. ” Contemplation (Ambivalence) n “I wonder if I might have a problem? I’m thinking about it but not ready to decide anything yet. ” Preparation / Determination (Admission) n “I have a problem. ” Action (Taking steps / Making changes) n “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” Maintenance (Continuing what works) n “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” Relapse / Recycle (Trying again) n “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ”
Action: “Let’s get going” The Action Stage is described as the one in which individuals most overtly modify their behavior and surroundings to accomplish their goal. Someone in this stage of change is taking visible steps and making visible changes in order to work on their recovery.
Action: “Let’s get going” Treatment for someone in the Action stage would seek to assist them in taking all indicated steps to be successful in their recovery, and to support movement along to the Maintenance stage of change.
Action
Am I at Action stage? “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” “I’m making changes. ” “Problem? Yes… Change? YES!”
Evaluating Stages of Change Precontemplation (Denial) n “What problem? I’m not thinking about it. ” Contemplation (Ambivalence) n “I wonder if I might have a problem? I’m thinking about it but not ready to decide anything yet. ” Preparation / Determination (Admission) n “I have a problem. ” Action (Taking steps / Making changes) n “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” Maintenance (Continuing what works) n “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” Relapse / Recycle (Trying again) n “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ”
Maintenance: “I’m in a good place, let’s keep it up!” In the Maintenance Stage, the focus is on consolidating gains and preventing relapse. Someone is this stage has an effective set of tools and “program of recovery” that they commit to continuing to practice. Treatment for someone in the Maintenance stage would seek to strengthen and increase their “tool kit” and to support ongoing recovery success.
Maintenance
Am I at Maintenance? “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” “I’ve made the changes I want; now I want to maintain my gains. ”
Evaluating Stages of Change Precontemplation (Denial) n “What problem? I’m not thinking about it. ” Contemplation (Ambivalence) n “I wonder if I might have a problem? I’m thinking about it but not ready to decide anything yet. ” Preparation / Determination (Admission) n “I have a problem. ” Action (Taking steps / Making changes) n “I have a problem and I’m ready to do something about it. ” Maintenance (Continuing what works) n “I’m stabilized and doing well. How can I support my ongoing recovery? ” Relapse / Recycle (Trying again) n “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ”
Relapse / Recycle: “How can I get back on track? ” Relapse is often part of the chronic disease process, and recovering individuals need to be prepared to deal with it, including damage- control strategies. “Progress not perfection, ” supports gentleness and freedom from shame, and “Progress not permission” emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility to stay active in one’s own recovery, even when slips or relapses occur. The Recycling aspect of relapse supports the view that recoverystrengthening lessons can be learned from relapse episodes – “The only bad relapse is a WASTED relapse”
Relapse / Recycle
Relapse / Recycle “I’m stabilized but have relapsed. How can I get back into active recovery? ” “How can I learn from my relapse to strengthen my recovery plan? ”
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