POI 3b Motivational Interviewing

Counseling method that helps people resolve feelings and find internal motivation to change

• Motivational Interviewing

• Emotional Stages of Change

First stage of Transtheoretical Model: Denial or ignorance of the problem

• Action

• Contemplation

• Pre-Contemplation

• Preparation

Second stage of Transtheoretical Model: Ambivalence or conflicted emotions

• Action

• Contemplation

• Pre-Contemplation

• Preparation

Third stage of Transtheoretical Model: Experimenting with small changes

• Action

• Contemplation

• Pre-Contemplation

• Preparation

Fourth stage of Transtheoretical Model: Performing towards a goal

• Action

• Contemplation

• Pre-Contemplation

• Preparation

Fifth stage of Transtheoretical Model: Avoiding temptation to revert to old habits