Contemplation

Goals for Client Intervention:

Encourage the examination of pros and cons of reducing alcohol consumption to fit within the LRDGs.

Promote confidence in their ability to follow the LRDGs.

Intervention Options:

ASK: 

• Ask about the pros and cons of reducing alcohol consumption.

ADVISE:

• Emphasize the benefits of following the LRDGs.

ASSIST:

• Encourage talking about their reasons for reducing their alcohol consumption.
  How do you think reducing your drinking will benefit you?
• Encourage talking about their concerns about the process of reducing their alcohol consumption.
  Have you thought about how you will reduce your alcohol consumption?
• Encourage examining some concerns and barriers to reducing alcohol consumption.
  What problems do you think you’ll run into?
• Gently offer possible solutions that have worked for others.
  Some people have tried __________ to get around that.
• Foster a positive belief in their ability to do it.
  I have every confidence that you will be able to……
• Provide information.
  This resource gives good reasons to follow the LRDGs.

Future Intervention:

ASK:

• Have you thought more about following the LRDGs?

Resources

The following resources may be helpful for clients progressing through the stages of change. 

• Low Risk Drinking Guidelines www.lrdg.net

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health www.camh.net

• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

A client enduring a relapse, or struggling with alcohol abuse/dependence may require a referral.