You have identified that Jason is at the Preparation stage for making changes for alcohol and recreational drugs.
As a health professional what actions would you take at this stage? Select True or False for each of the following:
For further information on SMART goals see behaviour change Topic Loop below.
Topic Loop:
What actions would you take at this stage? Select True or False for each of the following:
Alcohol and recreational drugs (Preparation)
I would assist Jason to set goals to take his plans for change forward. – True – these might take the form of SMART goals (see topic loop behaviour change for further details). One might include avoiding his heavy drinking friend Jim for a few weeks!
I would encourage him to think of family members or friends who might help him. – True – if he has family or friends who have more sensible drinking habits they might help to motivate him through this period of change.
I would encourage Jason to set a start date for when he will begin to take action with his goals. – True – this will help to motivate him and give him a timescale to work towards.
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