Change

The Change Process

When working with pregnant women whom use substances it is important to assess what stage of change they are in, and what is their level of readiness to make the desired changes at this point in their life. Change is voluntarily only when an individual becomes interested and concerned about the need for change​, they become convinced the change is in their best interest or will benefit them more than cost them​, they organize a plan of action that they are committed to implementing, they take the actions necessary to make the change and sustain the change.

Click to learn more about the stages of change and view our readiness ruler tool. 

What Can You Do?

As a provider what can you do at each of the varying stages of the change process? Check out the chart below!