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The 1970s were a booming time for the therapy field. New an d inventive ideas on how to help individuals, couples, and families experience profound change remain foundational to the field of therapy to this very day. One such therapy model provided a clear way to guide therapists and clients alike toward change. It is called the Transtheoretical Model, also known as the 5 Stages of Change. Used in harmony with Motivational Interviewing, it was born out of helping those who

When we think about changing our lives, most of us go straight to habits: wake up earlier, eat healthier, exercise, meditate. Habits do matter—they shape how our days unfold and eventually who we become. But habits are only half the story. You can do all the right things on the outside and still feel stuck inside. That’s where experiential change comes in—the way you actually experience yourself and the world in the moment. Let’s talk about how habit change and experiential c

Why Relationships and Change Matter After a long day at sea, a fisherman sat beside a bucket of crabs. As he rested, he noticed something strange. Whenever a crab tried to climb out of the bucket, the others would drag it back down. No matter how high it reached, it couldn’t escape the grip of the group. This behavior has a name: Crab Mentality. And whether we realize it or not, it shows up in our relationships every day—especially when we try to change. And change, as you

I want change! This is THE main reason anyone seeks therapy. Getting rid of discomfort or wanting to get better... clients are saying that the way things are is no longer welcome. Merriam-Webster defines "Change" as..... a : to make different in some particular : alter never bothered to change the will b : to make radically different : transform can't change human nature c : to give a different position, course, or direction to I mean, I know we talk a lot about it (and I lov