{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/6a07faffd98ee73f6366ea9d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"368. You Can’t Shame Someone Into Change - Pre-conetemplation  stages of change mini series","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/1778919074006-2d87d7ff-a9fd-4657-a572-3826cbe3abbc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>The cycles of change mini series. </h3><ol><li>Understanding the Precontemplation Stage of Change</li></ol><p>In today’s episode we begin a mini series exploring the Stages of Change model developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente.</p><p>This series is for anyone navigating recovery, behaviour change, healing, nervous system work, or simply trying to understand themselves — or someone they love — with more compassion.</p><p>In Episode 1 we explore the precontemplation stage: the stage where a person either does not yet recognise the behaviour as a problem, or they are not ready to change.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why people stay attached to behaviours that hurt them</li><li>The protective role coping mechanisms can play</li><li>Why shame rarely creates sustainable change</li><li>The nervous system’s role in resistance and defensiveness</li><li>Supporting someone without enabling them</li><li>The difference between compassion and rescuing</li><li>Why readiness cannot be forced</li><li>How curiosity can create more change than criticism</li></ul><p>This episode is an invitation to soften judgement, both toward ourselves and others, and begin understanding behaviour through the lens of protection, safety, and human survival.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR REFLECTION</strong></p><p>Is there an area of my life where I’m defending a behaviour instead of examining it?</p><p>What might this behaviour be doing for me emotionally, socially, or psychologically?</p><p>Is there something I’ve been minimising because I’m afraid of what change might require?</p><p>Have I confused shame with motivation?</p><p>What would it look like to approach myself with honesty and compassion at the same time?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>And if you’re supporting someone else:</strong></p><p>Am I trying to force change, or create safety for honesty?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to</p><p><a href=\"http://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.iquitalcohol.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist.&nbsp;Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you need help supporting a family member or loved on in addiction consider reaching out to <a href=\"https://al-anon.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://al-anon.org.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Danni Carr"}