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Changing for Good
How many times have you thought about starting a diet or quitting smoking without doing anything about it? Or lapsed back into bad habits after hitting a rough spot on the road to recovery?
To uncover the secret to successful personal change, three acclaimed psychologists studied more than 1,000 people who were able to positively and permanently alter their lives without
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Published
September 1st 1995
by Quill
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I randomly picked this up while I was in my town library picking up DVDs. I was looking for a little help in motivation and I'd say it's a decent overview of the process people go through when changing. Needless to say, like anyone else, I have some habits/issues I'd like to address, so I thought this might help. Only time will tell but I think there are some good ideas here, even if I had to hold my nose and take the plunge (I'm not big on psychology or on self-help books that aren't r...more
This book talks about serious reasons for change such as drinking, drugs and the like.
My problem is complex. It has to do with how I deal with money. And since my spouse is effected by this it's gets even more complex.
I usually read books and give them away. This one I'm selving because I'll need to reread it to deal with the ongoing problem.
I learned that there are 4 steps to change and I'm in the 4th stage, maintenance. I felt good that I'm in the 4th stage until I realize...more
My problem is complex. It has to do with how I deal with money. And since my spouse is effected by this it's gets even more complex.
I usually read books and give them away. This one I'm selving because I'll need to reread it to deal with the ongoing problem.
I learned that there are 4 steps to change and I'm in the 4th stage, maintenance. I felt good that I'm in the 4th stage until I realize...more
This book changed my life, and I witnessed it change many others'. I worked at a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens that used this book as an outline for their clinical model and it worked beautifully. I saw kids change in the 15 months that they were there. If you are a smoker, or trying to diet, or dealing with bipolar, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse - even family or attachment issues - this book can help you. Read it with an open mind - and take this from someone who ...more
I read this because it was suggested for my Addictions class this summer. I've recently decided to make some changes in my own life, so it gave me some great ideas of how to continue in the action phase and be successful in maintenance. I also found some things that will help me with future clients, with whatever change they are looking to make. My mom is now reading it, so I hope it will inspire her to make some changes of her own!
Wonderful look at where I am on different issues I want to change. thank you for this wonderful input to my Health Coaching practice working with Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, ataxia and other nervous system and autoimmune issues.
Read this for a class in addictions/compulsions. Valuable insights into transtheoretical therapies and a dose of optimism in regards to whether people can change bad habits.
A very practical guide to change. I can't wait to try the process. I now definitely have more insight into the thought that should go into a decision to change.
From the creators of motivational interviewing, this book develops more ideas about readiness for change and the change process.
Useful concept -- there are stages to change. Preparation requires other support than action
Great new way to think about goals and how to achieve them.
just great. these ideas and research are basic - and powerful. lots of good validation and prompts to continue to work on all of those things that i need to keep working on.
Another self help book that I've been assigned to read for school!
This book was required reading for a class I took 3 weeks ago. The paper is due in 45 minutes, I've done nothing with the book aside from set an ocassional cup of coffee on it while I something that happened to be sitting next to it. I just can't make myself do it it. I really, really, really hate these types of books.
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Outlining the process of change into distinct stages, each with its own processes and techniques is helpful.
Good information on the Stages of Change. The writing is a bit difficult to wade through though . . .
The first book to get if you are every suffering from depression.
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