The behavior change model that I believe will work best with my client is the Transtheoretical Model. I chose this behavior change model because time management is a very broad topic, meaning the repercussion of everything is time. It is difficult for time management to be tracked or observed over time, the only way to do so is by classifying the client to a stage and attempt to identify features that will transition the client to the next stage. Therefore, I believe that the best way to know what stage the client is in is by using the chosen model since there are five distinct stages that makes it simple for both the coach and client to know what stage best match with the current transition. The framework that works best for this topic is
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As mentioned, time management is not a topic that can be easily calculated or measured, using numbers as the foundational result for change success rate. It requires both the coach and the client to witness the positive changes over time. Most often, this would mean the client would feel less stressed and overwhelmed than before. As mentioned in Hedges, K. (2013), the article suggest to put everything in a calendar. The is a great way for the client to judge what is the best way to organize plans to fit the timeframe. I’ve already began the second step of my client’s health intervention. The first step, which I sat down and spoke with my client, is an attempt to decide and initiate a behavior change. This week, I’ve given my client a fourteen day weekly planning sheet that I created for the following two weeks. The weekly plan is simple. On each specific day, there is a box under that allows the client to plan out what she wants to get done. This can mean making time to go to the gym or improve bad eating habits. After I know the basic outline of the client’s schedule every week, I can help develop a solution to change any discrepancies.
Based on the Transtheoretical Model, I would say the client is at the contemplation stage because she is aware of the problem and desire changes, but do not know how or where to start. Currently, the client lack in the aspect of motivation since she has a long history of the present behavior and learned to cope with it. However, I believe that with a thorough plan and weekly counseling will motivate the client and give her more hope for possible changes and
As mentioned, time management is not a topic that can be easily calculated or measured, using numbers as the foundational result for change success rate. It requires both the coach and the client to witness the positive changes over time. Most often, this would mean the client would feel less stressed and overwhelmed than before. As mentioned in Hedges, K. (2013), the article suggest to put everything in a calendar. The is a great way for the client to judge what is the best way to organize plans to fit the timeframe. I’ve already began the second step of my client’s health intervention. The first step, which I sat down and spoke with my client, is an attempt to decide and initiate a behavior change. This week, I’ve given my client a fourteen day weekly planning sheet that I created for the following two weeks. The weekly plan is simple. On each specific day, there is a box under that allows the client to plan out what she wants to get done. This can mean making time to go to the gym or improve bad eating habits. After I know the basic outline of the client’s schedule every week, I can help develop a solution to change any discrepancies.
Based on the Transtheoretical Model, I would say the client is at the contemplation stage because she is aware of the problem and desire changes, but do not know how or where to start. Currently, the client lack in the aspect of motivation since she has a long history of the present behavior and learned to cope with it. However, I believe that with a thorough plan and weekly counseling will motivate the client and give her more hope for possible changes and