This is a model of understanding change

• It is chiefly associated with the work of Prochaska and DiClemente and derives from the field of Motivational Work (Miller and Rollnick).

Why it matters

• It suggests that it is critically important to Assess Stage of Change so that you can then Adapt your Discourse accordingly to fit this.

A cycle is proposed:

1. Pre-contemplation leads to...
2. Contemplation which leads to...
3. Making plans for change which leads to...
4. Action/Making change which leads to...
5. Maintenance which we hope may NOT (but accept that sometimes it may) lead to...
6. Relapse

Why this matters:

It is the stage of change that should allow practitiones to Adapt your Discourse to fit in with "where the young person is" - otherwise there is a risk that you will be "speaking the wrong language" and this will lead to misunderstanding and a loss of Engagement.

Training

There are some Motivational Training exercises