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Discussion Replies: Important Treatment Considerations or The Stages of Change Model
Always remember that the Stages of Change paradigm could help clients overcome
addiction. This is also a crucial point to remember. Prochaska and DiClemente created the model
in 1992 to explain the stages of transformation and how individuals move through them,
including pre-contemplation (not contemplating change right now), contemplation (thinking
about change), preparation (getting ready to change), action (changing), and maintenance
(working to keep the change).
Counselors who adopt this style of thinking will better understand the developmental
stages of their clients and provide them with the right amount of support at each point in the
process. Furthermore, research has proved that intense therapy and positive reinforcement are
critical components of the recovery process. (Inaba & Cohen, 2014). When collaborating with
clients to recover from addiction, counselors may find it helpful to familiarize themselves with
the Stages of Change model. The model, created by Prochaska and DiClemente in 1992, outlines
the stages that people go through as they change. Counselors can more accurately understand
where their clients are in their development and how to best help them by being aware of these
stages. Clients receive help from feeling more at ease discussing their difficulties
. According to research, intensive treatment and a caring social environment are all
necessary for the healing process (Inaba & Cohen, 2014). The client can work through problems,
discuss their experiences, and discuss the reasons they are undergoing therapy during intensive
counseling sessions, typically scheduled for a higher frequency than traditional weekly therapy
sessions. The presence of a supportive community not only supplies comfort to the client, but
also helps them retrain their brain and change their behavior to make healthier choices and live a
healthier lifestyle. (Inaba & Cohen, 2014). In addition, the support of others can help hold the
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client accountable and supply motivation to stay on track. The client may discover that, in
addition to therapy, a supportive community is also a required part of the recovery process. This
may be beneficial to them on their path to recover.
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References
Darryl S. Inaba; William E. Cohen &. (2014). Uppers, downers, all arounders: Physical and
mental effects of psychoactive drugs (8th ed.). CNS Productions, Inc.
