Negotiating a Change Plan

Negotiating a Change Plan

'''Common Content'''

The following content points would normally be covered when training this skill.
Transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2:
Recognizing readiness
Testing the water: Recapitulation and key question
Negotiating a change plan as a form of eliciting and guiding
Elicit – provide - elicit
Generating alternatives
Giving information and advice (with permission: 3 kinds of permission)
Honing down to a specific change plan
Beware pressing for a change plan if the client is not ready
Strengthening confidence (self-efficacy)