The Transtheoretical Model of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983; Prochaska, DiClemente, & Norcross, 1992) is an integrative, biopsychosocial model to conceptualize the process of intentional behavior change. Whereas other models of behavior change focus exclusively on certain dimensions of change (e.g. theories focusing mainly on social or biological influences), the TTM seeks to include and integrate key constructs from other theories into a comprehensive theory of change that can be applied to a variety of behaviors, populations, and settings—hence, the name Transtheoretical.
Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change
1. Precontemplation – the person is not ready to make a change. He or she is not ready to make a change. He or she does not see that his or her behavior is a problem.
2. Contemplation – the person is considering making a change but not right away. He or she knows the behavior is a problem bit is nit ready to make a change yet.
3. Preparation – the person is getting ready to make a change soon.
4. Action – the person has already taken steps towards making a change. Generally, only about 15% of people you initially meet will be in the action stage.
5. Maintenance – the person made the change and has been successfully working on it for at least the past 6 months.
6. Relapse – the person has returned to their old behavior.
7. Termination – the changed behavior has become a habit, and the person is absolutely certain the relapses will not occur.
Many people working alone to improve their health by adopting new habits don't realize that change is nonlinear and inevitable backslides lead to giving up. Learn more about working with a Thrive Wellness Coach trained in change theory and lasting lifestyle change to support your goals.
Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change
1. Precontemplation – the person is not ready to make a change. He or she is not ready to make a change. He or she does not see that his or her behavior is a problem.
2. Contemplation – the person is considering making a change but not right away. He or she knows the behavior is a problem bit is nit ready to make a change yet.
3. Preparation – the person is getting ready to make a change soon.
4. Action – the person has already taken steps towards making a change. Generally, only about 15% of people you initially meet will be in the action stage.
5. Maintenance – the person made the change and has been successfully working on it for at least the past 6 months.
6. Relapse – the person has returned to their old behavior.
7. Termination – the changed behavior has become a habit, and the person is absolutely certain the relapses will not occur.
Many people working alone to improve their health by adopting new habits don't realize that change is nonlinear and inevitable backslides lead to giving up. Learn more about working with a Thrive Wellness Coach trained in change theory and lasting lifestyle change to support your goals.
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