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Stages of Change & Motivational Interviewing Guide | MI Therapist Reference | Counseling Handout | Substance Use Mental Health PDF

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THE STAGES OF CHANGE WITH MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)

Help clients understand where they are in the change process while learning how to meet them there with empathy, curiosity, and effective Motivational Interviewing strategies.

This 7-page printable guide provides a practical overview of the Stages of Change and explains how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be adapted to support individuals at each stage.

INCLUDED:

• Cover / Stages of Change Overview
• Stage 1: Precontemplation — “I’m Not Ready to Change”
• Stage 2: Contemplation — “Part of Me Wants to Change”
• Stage 3: Preparation — “I’m Getting Ready”
• Stage 4: Action — “I’m Making Changes”
• Stage 5: Maintenance — “I’m Working to Keep the Change”
• Stage 6: Relapse/Return — “Something Changed—What Can I Learn?”

EACH STAGE INCLUDES:

• What the stage may look like
• Realistic client statements and examples
• Motivational Interviewing goals
• Helpful MI questions
• Stage-specific approaches
• Change-talk strategies
• Strength-based language
• Common approaches to avoid
• Key clinical takeaways

Additional tools throughout the guide include OARS, SMART goals, importance and confidence rulers, protective factors, early warning signs, barrier identification, If–Then planning, effective affirmations, and strategies for responding to setbacks.

PERFECT FOR:

• Mental health counselors
• Substance use counselors
• Therapists
• Social workers
• Case managers
• Peer support specialists
• Behavioral health professionals
• Counseling students and interns
• Psychoeducation
• Individual counseling
• Group therapy
• Recovery groups
• Staff training and clinical reference

FORMAT:
7-page digital PDF
8.5 × 11 inch pages
Printable and easy to use in clinical or educational settings

This resource takes a compassionate, person-centered approach to behavior change. Rather than pushing someone toward change before they are ready, the guide emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, curiosity, and meeting people where they are.

PLEASE NOTE:
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

This resource is intended for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized professional assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

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