Briefly describe what the client says and does in each scene that reveals the client’s stage of change. Explain how this evidence distinguishes the client’s stage from other stages of change.
Explain why a social worker should try to determine a client’s stage of change when they first meet a client and how this stage impacts the focus of the work with the client. Use two of the video scenes to illustrate your arguments.
Relapse was not included in Prochaska and DiClemente’s original description of the transtheoretical model but it has been frequently included as a stage in subsequent literature about the model. Why do you think relapse was added and how does its inclusion enhance understanding of client readiness for change?
Use the Learning Resources to support your assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.
