This presentation will introduce the Stages of Change model and describe the processes that an individual will go through when deciding to implement healthy lifestyle behaviors.
2. Stages of Change Model Series of stages that people move through for each desired lifestyle/behavioral change Behavior change is a process Not an overnight event- can take weeks, months, years Key is maintenance
4. Stage 1: Pre-contemplation The individual is: Unwilling or ready to make a change in his/her life Possibly giving up hope based on previous attempts and failures at the specific behavior change Processes that promote change within this stage: Consciousness-raising Social liberation Healthy relationships Creative Commons: This work is licensed under a Attribution 2.0 Generic United States
5. Stage 2: Contemplation The individual is: Increasingly aware of a problem Reflecting about the need for change Searching for motivation and strength Processes that promote change within this stage: Emotional arousal Self-reevaluation Creative Commons: This work is licensed under an Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic United States
6. Stage 3: Preparation The individual is: Analyzing and monitoring current behaviors Setting goals Processes that promote change within this stage: Commitment
7. Stage 4: Action The individual is: Implementing new behavior Committing a great deal of time and energy Processes that promote change within this stage: Reward Countering Environmental control
8. Stage 5: Maintenance Maintenance begins 6 months after implementing new behavior Essential to: Reward continued positive behavior Identify and develop solutions for potential challenges Avoid negative triggers
9. Let’s begin today to make positive changes to a healthier you! What Stage of Change are you in?