Exploring Importance and Confidence
It is important to build a person’s intrinsic motivation for change, with the overall purpose to resolve ambivalence. The amount of time spent in this stage will depend on the client’s starting point in relation to the stage of change model. Find out how important it is for your client to alter their using patterns and to assess their confidence in changing their use. This can be assessed by asking your client to rate their importance and confidence on a scale.