Precontemplation stage
Goal: patient will begin thinking about change.
	“What would have to happen for you to know that this is a problem?”
	“What warning signs would let you know that this is a problem?”
	“Have you tried to change in the past?”
Contemplation stage
Goal: patient will examine benefits and barriers to change.
	“Why do you want to change at this time?”
	“What were the reasons for not changing?”
	“What would keep you from changing at this time?”
	“What are the barriers today that keep you from change?”
	“What might help you with that aspect?”
	“What things (people, programs and behaviors) have helped in the past?”
	“What would help you at this time?”
	“What do you think you need to learn about changing?”