Assignment task: A college student has been seen in your clinic for three months and has moved through the first three stages of the stages of change or transtheoretical model (TTM). The patient has implemented the educational plan developed during the first two visits with you and has met the mutually established goals up to this time. At today's session he shares that he is not able to stay motivated or committed like he was during the first two months.
Below is a question for you to think about and respond to for the Discussion.
1. Discuss at least TWO factors could be considered in assessing your patient's motivation AND what strategies you have found useful in motivating yourself in the action phase of change. Need Online Tutoring?