This presentation will introduce the Stages of Change model and describe the processes that an individual will go through when deciding to implement healthy lifestyle behaviors.

1. Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle

2. Stages of Change Model Series of stages that people move through for each desired lifestyle/behavioral change Behavior change is a process Not an overnight event- can take weeks, months, years Key is maintenance

3. Five Stages of Change

4. Stage 1: Pre-contemplation The individual is: Unwilling or ready to make a change in his/her life Possibly giving up hope based on previous attempts and failures at the specific behavior change Processes that promote change within this stage: Consciousness-raising Social liberation Healthy relationships Creative Commons: This work is licensed under a Attribution 2.0 Generic United States

5. Stage 2: Contemplation The individual is: Increasingly aware of a problem Reflecting about the need for change Searching for motivation and strength Processes that promote change within this stage: Emotional arousal Self-reevaluation Creative Commons: This work is licensed under an Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic United States

6. Stage 3: Preparation The individual is: Analyzing and monitoring current behaviors Setting goals Processes that promote change within this stage: Commitment

7. Stage 4: Action The individual is: Implementing new behavior Committing a great deal of time and energy Processes that promote change within this stage: Reward Countering Environmental control

8. Stage 5: Maintenance Maintenance begins 6 months after implementing new behavior Essential to: Reward continued positive behavior Identify and develop solutions for potential challenges Avoid negative triggers

9. Let’s begin today to make positive changes to a healthier you! What Stage of Change are you in?