The Trans-Thoretical Model

The Transtheoretical model of change or the stages of change is not a linear model, as described by Prochaska (Kavita, 2009). It is not linear but more of a spiral model, this is because when people attempt to make changes in their life, it is common for them to backslide once in a while and fall back into the previous stages (Kavita,

on the theory of transtheoretical model of behavior change, I am in the contemplation phase

In the first part of this essay I will summarise the main features of humanistic counselling and the

During this session I referred to the stages of change and evaluated the client resources, desires, and willingness to change. Further, I tried to assess using knowledge of person in environment and assessing biological, developmental, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual impacts on the client’s recovery. The client discussed difficulties in relating to others in group therapy sessions, as he does not see himself as having an addiction. The client has stable family environment that provides significant support; however, also limits his desires to make additional changes such as employment.

It’s important that the information provided is limited to substance abuse. Although many areas of the client’s life have been affected, client educations as a core function are educating the client on different resources provided by the community such as AA/ NA. Relapse prevention is another way to educate clients helping them identify people places and things that may cause triggers. Educating political leaders, schools and the community on substance abuse can help bridge a gap in community support and people in recovery. There are many areas on which we need to be familiar in such as cultural identity, health, sexual promiscuousness, and stress management, biological, medical, social and physical aspects of substance abuse.

The role of a chemical dependency counselor can be a very challenging, yet extremely rewarding one. There are many skills and qualities that the successful counselor possesses. Carl Rogers was the first to spearhead the movement of person centered therapy and he has provided a very influential theory on how a person in treatment should be treated. He deemed these to be the most important elements in the therapeutic movement: unconditional positive regard- helps makes change happen because they feel safe and cared about, accurate empathy- it is an understanding of what they are going through, congruence- be who you are, and lastly the desire to help (Watkins, 2016). These elements are the basic ingredient needed to embark on the journey of recovery with a client. This counseling model is intended to provide in depth detail of the counseling process and covers critical concepts that must be understood to effectively help the chemically dependent. The definition of addiction, the subsequent theories, prevalent disorders, and treatment processes are presented as a guide for counseling the chemically dependent.

The client experiences absolute regard and empathy while experiencing conscious personal growth. The therapist humanistic therapy focuses on the individual’s conscious, personal, subjective experiences while expressing unconditional positive regard. The client works within an environment of acceptance while fulfilling their own goals to grow. Empathy is the primary tool used in humanistic therapy. By consciously expressing understanding, the therapist demonstrates to the client that he/

The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of Change provides a framework for conceptualisation and implementation of constructive behaviour change (Prochaska, DiClemente and Norcross, 1992). It is also often referred to as the stages of change model; and each stage characterises the time or readiness dimension

The first stage of change is the precontemplation stage, in this stage the client denies they have a problem and have no intention of changing. The only reason a client in this stage may enter into treatment is because of a court order or ordered by another authority. In order to encourage the client to move to the next stage the counselor would need to raise the client’s awareness of their behavior by providing non-judgmental feedback. Raising the client’s awareness also includes educating the client on the effects of addiction so they are able to consider if they have a problem.

displayed behaviors that are age and socially appropriate during the session. Pt. seemed to benefit in the first therapy session by identifying the trigger and issues to which he is susceptible, helping to overcome early recovery obstacles and learning new relapse prevention strategies. Pt. demonstrated an appropriate attitude for treatment, based on his willingness to receive feedback on his assessment findings related to his current problems and TX hx and personal needs. Pt. needs to learn more about how to use rational beliefs to resist relapse justifications and choosing to become more sociable, improve self-esteem and self-sustaining person that will support his recovery. The counseling session discussion seemed to help the client think more clearly, feel better, and make better decisions regarding his financial issues, TX program engagement and putting his recovery

The Transtheoretical model (TTM) of change which is also known as the the stages of change model, first described by Prochaska and associates (1983) is widely used theory to explain the behavior change. Unlike other models of behavior change, which focus on social or biological influences, The TTM model focuses on individual’s decision-making abilities. Assumption of The TTM models and major

First, I will begin my discussion my reflecting on a video titled Interview with substance abuse counselor Errol Rodriguez Ph.D. In this class video, Errol discussed what a typical day I the life of a clinical psychologist was like. He provided in-depth information which explained how to properly help those with substance abuse problems. In addition, he explained how he developed an interest in this field and what resources are available for those who chose to pursue this profession. Despite this what I found most interesting was how one individual who suffers from substance abuse may impact at least 4 to 6 other individuals. Most important as Errol stated prior to entering this profession one must take into consideration their own level of use and interest regarding addictive substances such as drugs or alcohol.

Discussing the humanistic approach as well in regards to a therapeutic practice can be discarded by others because personality is too vast to work in any single manner (Mayer, 2003). However the foundation of therapy is humanistic in nature because it is problem solving and progressing into a better person and resolving problems that exist which is all positive in nature.

The humanistic approach is applied in counselling. There is a type of counselling developed by Carl roger which consistrs in the counsellor help the service users develop a positive sense of themselves. This is called the unconditional positive regard.

As a social worker, I will use the cognitive behavioral theory for the case of Marcel. Cognitive behavioral theory, also known as (CBT) is a theory formulated by a psychiatrist, Dr. Aaron T Beck in 1960. CBT focus on treatment that will be effective in changing patterns of thinking and behavior of a client that keeps him stranded and prevent him from overcoming the obstacles in life. Moreover, CBT focuses on the assumption of identifying a behavioral problem targeted for intervention and focusing less on painful thoughts, feelings, experience, and adapt to a new way of achieving one’s goal of reducing drug dependency. CBT majors in treating client’s facing drug dependence of marijuana, opioids, and cocaine that contributed to the wide range of mental illness and some challenges in life such as; depression, anxiety, mental illness and others. In addition, CBT stretches out different types of skills such as thought track and coping skills to identified deficiencies in client’s life that will change the way they perceive and feels about themselves. On the other hand, CBT empowers the client to build self-control in overcoming obstacles or behaviors that lead to mental illness or substance abuse. It also empowers the client to become sobriety through the social skills training that will be learned from the therapist. For example, in the case of Marcel, he needs a therapist that will walk him through the Cognitive behavioral therapy in counseling sessions; This will aid to change