The Cycle of Change

Published: 17/11/2021

This 15 minute video introduces the Cycle of Change model and how anyone trying to change behaviour around addiction will know it is a long process.

Imogen Blood introduces the Cycle of Change model from Prochaska & DiClemente (1983). She considers how anyone trying to change behaviour around addiction will know it is a long process with inevitable lapses, and not a single event.

Talking points

  • The different stages involved in making change happen.
  • What the desired outcomes are.
  • How practitioners can provide support.

Length: 16 minutes.

Reflective questions

Here are reflective questions to stimulate conversation and support practice.

  1. How could the Cycle of Change be used in your practice?
  2. What stages of the cycle are the people you are currently working with?What can you do to support them differently?

Professional Standards

PQS:KSS - Person-centred practice | Effective assessments and outcome based support planning | Direct work with individuals and families

CQC - Effective | Caring | Responsive

PCF - Knowledge | Intervention and skills

RCOT - Understanding relationship | Service users | Collaborative