Which stage of the five stages is associated with Change is Possible?

Which stage of the five stages is associated with Change is Possible?

• A. Impact of Illness
• B. Life is Limited
• C. Change is Possible
• D. Commitment to Change

Answer: (C)

In this stage, the person shifts from feeling overwhelmed by illness to recognizing that some improvement or change in how they live is possible. That belief—hope that things can get better—is what starts motivation to take steps, explore options, and consider what might help. A CPRS can support by validating their experiences, offering hopeful, nonjudgmental feedback, and helping them identify small, realistic experiments to try. This stage sits between recognizing the impact of illness and actually committing to change. Once the person believes change is possible, they’re positioned to move into committing to specific changes and making a plan.

In this stage, the person shifts from feeling overwhelmed by illness to recognizing that some improvement or change in how they live is possible. That belief—hope that things can get better—is what starts motivation to take steps, explore options, and consider what might help. A CPRS can support by validating their experiences, offering hopeful, nonjudgmental feedback, and helping them identify small, realistic experiments to try. This stage sits between recognizing the impact of illness and actually committing to change. Once the person believes change is possible, they’re positioned to move into committing to specific changes and making a plan.