Please discuss your understanding of the contemplation stage of change. What is it? What might be some of the thought processes of a dual diagnosed client at this stage of change? Talk about how the following client needs affect their change process: (a) searching for absolute certainty; (b) waiting for the magic moment; (c) wishful thinking; (d) premature action. How would you use the decisional balance scale? As a counselor, how might you help dual diagnosed clients in this stage of change? How might you motivate dual diagnosed contemplators to progress through the stages of change?
