{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/6a0aae9a382d6c4030eb6b9f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"370. Imagining Another Life - Preparation , Stages of Change Mini Series","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/1779089042020-b2a71951-b3da-45ce-8ae9-7026e8534b65.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Understanding the Preparation Stage of Change</p><p>This episode explores the preparation stage,  the stage where change begins becoming intentional.</p><p>This is the stage where someone may still look the same from the outside, but internally something has shifted. Awareness has deepened, willingness is growing, and a person is beginning to imagine that another way of living might actually be possible.</p><p>Key topics </p><ul><li> Preparation as a crucial stage in change</li><li>Supporting the nervous system during change</li><li>Building support networks and resources</li><li>The importance of planning and small wins</li><li>The importance of community</li><li>creating a road map for how you are going to deal with situations</li></ul><p>Journal Prompts</p><ol><li>What changes have I already started to prepare for?</li><li>What support might help me?</li><li>What tiny step could I take this week to start me on the path of change?</li><li>What would it look like for me to build change slowly and not dramatically?</li></ol><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><br></p>","author_name":"Danni Carr"}