For clients to move into the preparation phase, they need to select from among these options and dedicate to acting in the foreseeable future. The sample treatment plan in Table 3 reviews the case of Jason, the self declared "pothead" with the new task starting soon. Jason's written treatment plan summarizes a fifteen minute conversation with his therapist in the session following his initial consumption evaluation, and illustrates the usage of goals and approaches talked about in this area to facilitate transition from reflection to preparation for action towards habits change.

Preliminary Treatment Plan for Jason, Customer Detected with Cannabis Usage Condition and Assessed in the Consideration Phase of Preparedness for Modification, Working Toward Preparation for Action Problem: Jason has decided he will not continue to smoke marijuana once he starts his new task in a month, however he is uncertain about the most desirable and effective technique

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