PSYCH 1XX3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Countertransference, Preconscious, Psychoeducation
2 Jul 2015
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Stages of change: developed based on the study of individuals who successfully quit smoking and characterizes the progression of thoughts/actions accompany the change in behavior: stage 1: precontemplation, inability/unwillingness to acknowledge the existence of the problem, stage 2: contemplation, problem is acknowledged, but is unsure/unwilling to change the problem, stage 3: preparation, associated with recognition of the problem and preparation for change, stage 4: action, taking active steps to change the behavior, stage 5: maintenance, represents the continuation of healthy habits formed at the action stage. Diversity of treatment providers: licensed psychologists: individuals with specific training and certification in clinical or counseling psychology, psychiatrists: medical doctors who have advanced training and certification in the practice of psychiatry, therapists: individuals who provide mental health help, the therapeutic relationship between patient and therapist is proven to have a key effect on treatment outcome in a study by the apa.
