Transtheoretical Model Of Behavioral Change

The Transtheoretical is a theoretical model of behavior change that integrates model of key concepts from other theories. This model is widely used by professionals to effectively promote health behavior change. This model describes how an individual modifies a certain behavior – such as smoking. TTM uses the stages of change as the central concept that integrates the most powerful principles and processes of change from leading theories of counseling and behavior change. The stages of change are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. Studies related to change have found that individuals go through series of stages when modifying behavior. Processes of change work

So how does an addicted individual escape addiction? Miller (1998) argues that there can be a sudden shift in how the person perceives the pros and cons of their behavior. This is often seen over time as the suffering directly attached to the addiction increases and the ratio of pros and cons shifts. Through motivational interviewing, Miller suggests that therapists and other helping professionals can lend clients another perspective, a mirror image of themselves, so as to increase the client's conception of the consequences and saliency of their

Rehabilitation and recovery from addiction involves several steps. These steps are often different depending on what treatment program the person is enrolled into. However, for nearly

The initial exposure to any drug addiction treatment is an overwhelming experience. Whether one attends an Alcoholics Anonymous session, a Detox facility, or a Psychiatric in-patient center, one unavoidable conclusion manifests itself: Addiction is a horrible situation for any human being.

Many men, women and children have recovered from an addiction. In most cases, part of the credit for their recovery belongs with the detox facilities that helped clear their systems of harmful substances. It's because of the nature of the process that a simplistic

The third and final stage of recovery is known as late recovery, and involves a client finding growth and meaning in life. In this stage, relapse may be less frequent as a sense of purpose is found. As this stage is found only by enduring great challenges, a client may not be as tempted by relapse and the act of back tracking in their recovery may seem tiresome and unworthy of their time. However, though a deep awareness of the consequences of substance abuse is profound, relapse is still possible if an addict forgets that he or she has a disease that is incurable and succumbs to the enticement of “just this one time can’t hurt” or has the thought that “I have been clean for so long. I am cured.” Bill W. stated in his book Alcoholics Anonymous that “This is the baffling feature of alcoholism as we know it-this utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish” (pg. 34). Complete abstinence is the only choice for those with the disease of addiction, and so many recovering addicts forget this simple realization in the late recovery stage.

An understanding of addiction must remain broad: addiction as a possible consequence of the human desire to alter consciousness; a chief public health concern for its dramatic negative impact on society through the destructive behaviors of the addiction; a chronic, relapsing, biopsychosocial disorder that cannot be understood apart from social context—not simply as a brain disease (Hammer et al., 2013). It is much more than a brain disease and everyone deserves to be treated for their individual issues and/or traumas. The challenge of providing quality care for the addicted is layered not only with careful consideration and social context of the addicts—their ability to cope, their understanding of the nature of

Drug abuse and relapse prevention hold a substantial significance within society. This paper will discuss one individual’s journey towards needing treatment. It is important to note the history of this individual due to it being a large part of who she is today. The information gathered is momentous in her treatment model which will be illustrated in the latter.

Stages of change are interrelated with the stages of treatment. The client’s expectation of progress, through the treatment stages, are consistent in these stages of change. There are five stages of change, each with its own characteristics. First is the precontemplation stage where the client has no intention to change any time soon, and also may be unaware, or clueless of any problems. Second is the contemplation stage were the client is aware of the existing problem and has strong thoughts of changing, but has not established any commitment due to indecisions to move ahead. Third is the preparation stage were the client intends to take some kind of action in the future, usually within in a month. The clinician is the key in helping make a realistic assessment for the client’s goals. Commitment to change without the appropriate activates and skills can create a weak and incomplete plan. This stage is where some meaningful action has taken place in the past few months but has not yet been effective enough. Action is the fourth stage in which the client has made a definite and specific adjustment in their behavior within the last six months. It is important to provide reinforcement and support in helping maintain positive steps towards change. This modification to the client’s behavior is only in the form of action and should not be considered as actual change. The maintenance stage involves successfully avoiding former behaviors and keeping up with the new behaviors. In

As one takes on the task of working with those who have an addiction problem we come to the realization that it is multi-dimensional and affects them in various aspects of their lives. The individual can be affected in a physical, emotional and spiritual ways. This aspect is called the Tri-Fold Model or some call it the Biopsychosocial approach. By using this approach, the professional will take into account all different aspects of the addiction and how it is affecting the client. A complete recovery must encompass every facet of life, because each and every aspect of life is deeply affected by addiction (Journey Malibu website, 2016, para. 1).

Drug addiction is a chronic disease. People who are addicted to a drug or substance are driven by a desire that is uncontrollable. They don’t stop to think about harmful consequences and negative effects it will have on their lives and the lives of their children. The desire to either do the drug they are addicted to or to drink the alcohol that they need overcomes all logical thought. These substances can cause changes in the brain, which can be long lasting. Drug addiction is not only a chronic disease it is also a relapsing disease. Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop. This disease is not something a person can just decide to stop it takes extensive therapy to overcome addiction. In order to prevent substance-abuse and addiction, communities should offer more help and rehabilitation options.

Within this stage, many people do not take action for what is yet to come. They are most of the time unaware that their behavior can have negative results. They either underestimate themselves or try to achieve more than they can handle at once. The second stage of the model is contemplation. Within this stage, people are thinking about starting a healthy behavior in the future. At this time people tend to realize that their behavior may be a problem. They become more practical towards the pros and cons of their behavior. However, just because they are aware of this putting a damper on things, does not mean they change their behavior. The third stage of the model is preparation. Within this stage, people are finally ready to start changing their lifestyle. This process usually starts in the next 30 days. They start making small leaps to begin changing their behavior. The fourth stage of the model is action. Within this stage, people's behavior has changed and they plan to keep it this way. The fifth stage of the model is maintenance. Within this stage, people have balanced out their behavior and they want to continue it. People who are in this stage work to prevent a relapse in the other

It is important for the client to understand the most effective ways of recovering from his or her addiction and the ways in which relapse may be prevented. Addictions are complex and encompass many facets of the lives that are affected by their consequences. It is therefore key to address each of these triggers and work with the client to better understand how a life of recovery may be

The model of behavior change, better known as the stages of change, features six stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance and termination (Wood& Cato,2012). When working with a client counselors must help the client successfully work through all six stages in order for the client to be considered “fixed”. However, when working with a client it is not unusual for the client to be in different stages for different problems or concerns. When working through the six states of changes counselors utilize the four principles of change which are express empathy, developing discrepancy, roll with resistance and support self-efficacy (Wood& Cato,2012). In the following scenario I will be demonstrating the use of the four

There are five stages of change from the transtheoretical model of change and these are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance. This model could be applied for many situations, for this instance, Jeff who has a high salt intake is being analyzed and compared through this model. First is the stage of precontemplation where a person may not be aware of his or her problem and may not even think about changing their ways. Jeff may not have the intention of changing, most likely because of the fact that he does not know that he has a problem of consuming too much sodium. A friend of his may tell him that he's noticing Jeff consuming too much salt and Jeff may not think too much about it. Next is contemplation and this