Transtheoretical Model and Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Supporting Health-Related Behavioral Change: A Case Study of Harry

Running Head: HLSC111: Assessment 2 - Essay
HLSC111: ASSESSMENT 2 – ESSAY

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HLSC111: Assessment 2 - Essay
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................3
Supporting Harry through the Stages of change cycle...........................................................3
Supporting Harry by using motivational interviewing techniques.........................................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
Reference list..............................................................................................................................8

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HLSC111: Assessment 2 - Essay
Introduction
Transtheoretical model (TTM) and motivational interviewing techniques are tools,
which are used for an intentional change. TTM is an effective model that can be used in this
case of Harry, who requires a change in diet for reducing obesity. This intentional change can
be implemented through the help of different motivational interviewing techniques. Harry can
be supported through cognitive and evaluative process, which can help him to understand the
need for change. TTM is generally used for consciousness-raising and self reevaluation
process of a person. In this essay, Harry is being supported by using these models, which can
help to increase his understanding of the problem.
Discussion
Supporting Harry through the Stages of change cycle
In this case, Harry is overweight and due to his excessive weight, he needs to undergo
hip replacement surgery. It seems like he loves food and not ready to give up eating for the
sake of his health. According to Prochaska, Redding & Evers (2015), people need to be
mentally ready for a change and then only they can undergo a positive change. The
Transtheoretical model is designed for supporting people throughout the stages of change.
Aim of this model is to ensure a change of health-related behavioral change. Romain,
Horwath & Bernard (2018) have mentioned that this model includes six stages and
intervention strategies are applied in each stage to move the patient to the next stage of
behavioral change. In this case, Harry has mentioned that he is a chief and he loves eating
food. Life experience of this patient is allowing him to support eating. He does not
understand that overeating is reducing his lifespan and he must quit overt eating to be healthy
and fit. Supporting him through this model will help him to change his health-related
behavior.