A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e

Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Changing Behavior

Chapter Objectives

Explain why willpower alone is not enough to permanently change a behavior.

Identify and describe the five changes of change in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change.

Describe the nine processes of change and relate them to the stages of change in the Transtheoretical Model.

Describe the elements of a well-designed behavior change plan, and write a personal behavior change contract using the Transtheoretical Model.

Explain ways to prevent relapses during behavior change.

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