Stages of Change Model and Family Implications on Abuse or Mental Health Disorder

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The phases of change model assist the loved ones of a person with substance use disorder to understand and support the individual throughout the stages. The loved ones will understand that stages of changes occur in a cycle but are not linear. In addition, understanding the stages of change can be a pillar for the family members to help their loved ones achieve change. For instance, the family members are equipped with the knowledge to understand individuals being ignorant (pre-contemplation stage) to change is part of the change stages and should not be angry or think that they are resisting. In addition, they understand that it is possible to re...