1. The Stages of Change
PRECONTEMPLATION STAGE
We don’t see the problem -
but everyone else does

2. CONTEMPLATION STAGE
Things aren’t as I would like them to
be – something might have to be
done.

3. PREPARATION STAGE
I’m going to do this…
How?

4. Action
 Ok I’m dealing with this. Lets do it.

5. MAINTENANCE STAGE
Action has been taken – now
strategies are in place to keep up the
changes.

6. Lapses and Relapse
 Don’t panic.
 Learn from what happened and move
on.

7. Why is this important to know?
 For the individual
 For the Family and social support
network
 Knowledge is always power!