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¶ … speak Holistic conceptualization considers biological, psychological, social, political, spiritual implications integrates Stage Change Model suggested treatment plan/interventions.
Holistic conceptualization: Stages of change model
The stages of change model indicates that people go through specific 'stages' when contemplating giving up a negative behavior pattern: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation/determination, action/willpower, and maintenance (Motivational interviewing and stages of change, 2014, SAMHSA). "By identifying where a person is in the change cycle, interventions can be tailored to the individual's 'readiness' to progress in the recovery process. Interventions that do not match the person's readiness are less likely to succeed and more likely to damage rapport, create resistance, and impede change" (Motivational interviewing and stages of change, 2014, SAMHSA). In the case of Shelia, who has relapsed after undergoing treatment for her heroin and cocaine addictions, she would...
During the 'avoidance' phase, the addict has no desire to change at all and does not identify his or her behaviors as problematic. Given that Shelia has sought rehabilitation, admits she has lost jobs due to her addictions, and has also lost custody of her sons, she does seem to have some motivation to change. She has also recently discovered she is HIV positive, making her health even more a priority.
But Shelia has not entered the preparation phase for change. She is currently living with a boyfriend who is a drug dealer and appeared disheveled and tired during the interview with her counselor. The counselor must find a way to help Shelia extricate herself from her current living situation, either by Shelia moving in with one of her supportive family members or finding a placement in a home specifically for women with substance abuse issues. Shelia must find her own source of financial support in the form of a job, which will further…
References
Motivational interviewing and stages of change. (2014). SAMHSA. Retrieved from:
http://www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring/topics/training/change.aspx
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