In a clinical setting, the way in which change occurs is both complex and unique to each client. According to Cloud and Townsend (2009), “We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing” (p. 72). To modify this statement, one could say that the chaos of staying the same must outweigh the chaos of change. Chaos is the catalyst for which change is best understood. Therefore, the question comes down to what facilitates this change; is it the family atmosphere and dynamics, the techniques and theories utilized by the therapist, the input of the therapist, or the work of the client(s). In my limited professional opinion, I would conclude that change is an amalgamation of all these components.
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pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance). It includes the techniques utilized in therapy, the theoretical orientation utilized by the therapist, the actions of the therapist, and the actions of the family both in and outside of counseling. The process of change operates from a “better than” perspective. Bitter (2014) provides the example, “It is better to know than to not know” (p. 60). Family change by creating and practicing new behaviors, creating both familial and independent identities, as well as, improving communication between family members. Therapy facilitates change by constructing a safe atmosphere in which these new behaviors and communication patterns can be practiced and new identities can be explore. Therapy should primarily focus on actions (i.e. utilization of new behaviors and new communication patterns). For instance, a family that is struggling with obedience from a willful child would utilize therapy to practice new parenting techniques, new ways of communicating with the child and differentiating self from the child and the child from parent. Therapy is the stadium in which these changes can be practiced before playing in the big leagues (i.e. integration of these changes in the family
pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance). It includes the techniques utilized in therapy, the theoretical orientation utilized by the therapist, the actions of the therapist, and the actions of the family both in and outside of counseling. The process of change operates from a “better than” perspective. Bitter (2014) provides the example, “It is better to know than to not know” (p. 60). Family change by creating and practicing new behaviors, creating both familial and independent identities, as well as, improving communication between family members. Therapy facilitates change by constructing a safe atmosphere in which these new behaviors and communication patterns can be practiced and new identities can be explore. Therapy should primarily focus on actions (i.e. utilization of new behaviors and new communication patterns). For instance, a family that is struggling with obedience from a willful child would utilize therapy to practice new parenting techniques, new ways of communicating with the child and differentiating self from the child and the child from parent. Therapy is the stadium in which these changes can be practiced before playing in the big leagues (i.e. integration of these changes in the family