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Changed For Good
Changed For Good
Strives for
Homeostasis
We are hyper-vigilant to
detect and act on changes
in our environmentand
we like to get back to what
is familiar as soon as
possible.
Feelings
and Thinking
Protection Brain
Sustain
Life
When we feel
threatened...we are
inclined to avoid what
seems threatening,
rather than embrace it
High
Energy
Low
Energy
Values
Behaviors
Core
Beliefs
Values
Behaviors
Clients need an environment of safety and
non-judgmental support in order to change.
The relationship is one of supportive
collaboration with the client
Be aware of our voice
tone, body language,
belief and values
systems to avoid
client resistance
The client changes through
the use of influential
questions that challenge
their belief system and
increase their self-and-
other awareness.
INFLUENTIAL QUESTIONS
Match clients style and pace
What do you believe about. . .
And you think that because. . .
Why is that important?
What does that say about you?
If that is the case, what would that mean?
Where does that belief come from?
What do you think might cause this?
What stops you from changing that belief?
Demonstration
PRACTICE
Identify a belief that may be holding you
back. With a partner, state the belief and
let them ask you influential questions to
explore where that belief is coming from,
what holds it in place, what keeps you from
updating or changing it, and what youd
rather believe instead.
On a Scale of 1-10. . .
If it gets under a 6
revisit beliefs
Identify roadblocks and
explore beliefs about
them
Continue to assess
COMMON OBSTACLES TO CHANGE
Feeling of entitlement
Low or inconsistent motivation
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
No benefits to change
Too hard
Wont help
Lack motivation
Avoidant thinking
Procrastination
Stages of Change Preparation
Ready to take
action within the
next 30 days
Changed
behaviors for 6
months or more
Aware of triggers
Contingency plan
Accept client where they are
Provide concrete care
Exercise good engagement
skills
Build trust, rapport, and
consistency
Process Pros
and Cons
Therapeutic
Task at
Each Stage
Motivational Interviewing
Raise ambivalence
Positive reinforcement for
progress towards change
Instill hope
Increase
Pros, Reduce
Cons
Therapeutic
Task at
Each Stage
Encourage small,
concrete steps
Problem solve
obstacles
Build skills Create a Written
Plan
Therapeutic
Task at
Each Stage
Evaluate
Process loss issues
Behavior and
that come from Look for
change Triggers
Focus on the big
picture and long-
term benefits
Teach and practice
self-monitoring and
self-soothing
techniques
Therapeutic
Task at
Each Stage
Continued support
Awareness
Process concerns and
manage expectations
Proactive relapse prevention
by awareness of new and old
situations and people
Therapeutic
Task at
Each Stage
THERAPEUTIC TOOLS
Influential questions
Build Rapport and Trust
Motivational Interviewing
The Dailies
James Prochaska
Langleygroup.com.au