Dissology™ · David A. Wagner, Ph.D.

The Staircase of Recovery

Prochaska & DiClemente's Stages of Change as Dissonant Cognitive Forms

CSAT TIP 35 & TIP 42 · Prochaska & DiClemente (1983) · Wagner (2014), ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

Beginner Mode
The Staircase of Recovery — Click any stage to navigate
Stage 1 of 6
Precontemplation
Goal: Awareness
CD Tension
at This Stage
😔 Endorser: Negative Friends —
NORM ENERGY RETHINK PERSON NEG. FRIENDS CONDITION ?
Norm
+
8
Energy
+
9
Rethink
−
4
vs
😊 Endorser: Positive Friends —
NORM ENERGY RETHINK PERSON POS. FRIENDS CONDITION ?
Norm
−
3
Energy
−
4
Rethink
−
4
What is happening at this stage?
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TIP 35 — Motivational Strategies
    TIP 42 — Motivational Enhancement
      Prochaska & DiClemente Stage Achieved