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Behavioural Change
Contents
Introduction    3
Erikson’s Psychosocial Stage of Development    3
The Key Element of the Spirit of MI    5
Motivational Interviewing Techniques    6
New Behaviours    7
The Role of Resilience    8
Conclusion    8
References    9
Introduction
TTM (The Transtheoretical Model) is an intentional change framework that emphasises individual decision-making. The TTM assumes that individuals do not modify their behaviours decisively and quickly. Instead, behavioural change, particularly habitual behaviour, emerges consistently through a circular procedure. The TTM is a model, not a theory; several behavioural concepts and structures can be utilised at different phases of the process where they can be most efficacious (Jiménez-Zazo et al., 2020).
The significance of ambivalence, resistance, and motivation has been highlighted in studies on health-related behavioural changes. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based therapeutic communication method that assists individuals in better understanding and utilising their assets to identify, develop, enforce, and facilitate positive improvements in their health decisions and behaviours; it has advantages for both individuals and healthcare professionals (Darling-Fisher, 2018).
This paper concentrates on Claudia's scenario, the framework of the transtheoretical model of change within an evidence-based approach, therapeutic communication components, and motivational interviewing.

Erikson’s Psychosocial Stage of Development
Erikson's psychosocial stage of development is a doctrine that is employed to ascertain an individual's psychological condition in an attempt to deliver health care to treat and handle psychological disorders. This concept is an amalgamation of different minor aspects of psychological growth that a patient should go through under standard conditions (Laver-Bradbury, 2021).
According to the given scenario, Claudia is in her early adulthood phase. This corresponds to the age range of a person's early 20s to mid-forties. The patient referred to in the case paper has also reached her twenties. This stage is distinguished by two opposing values: intimacy as well as isolation. Young adults require loving, intimate relationships with others. This stage encompasses the timeframe of early adulthood while individuals begin to explore personal relationships (Darling-Fisher, 2018). According to the information given, the patient is engaged in a long-term relationship with a partner with an indication of intimacy. As a result, the client is on the optimistic side of the spectrum in terms of divergent values. Erikson's theory states that at this phase of development, a person should be establishing and valuing significant, cordial, and intimate relationships with someone else. The patient under discussion is displaying promising signs since she is developing romantic connections with her potential partner (Dimitrova et al., 2018).
To determine the level of psychological development, the most critical thing that can be asked of a person at this phase is whether she can love someone else. The answer is affirmative for the aforementioned patient since the patient is prepared to abandon alcohol dependency for the sake of her developing foetus as a gesture of affection and care (Laver-Bradbury, 2021). Each of the signs displayed by the patient implies that she has developed and evolved appropriately for her experience and age. Completing this stage successfully can contribute to happy relationships as well as a feeling of commitment, protection, and concern within a connection. This stage's success will result in the virtue of admiration (Feldstein Ewing et al., 2021).
The Key Element of the Spirit of MI
Motivational interviewing concentrates on examining and addressing ambiguity and on the person's motivational structure to encourage transformation. Motivational Interviewing is founded on a courteous stance, with an emphasis on rapport-building in the early phases of the counselling alliance (Kahler et al., 2018). The spirit of MI's work is established on three fundamental components: collaboration between...