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At which stage of change would it be best to explore best experiences with
change in the past and identify positive reasons for behaving a particular
way in the future? - ✔✔Contemplation
When is it important to focus on strengths, past accomplishments, values,
and vision in TTM? - ✔✔Contemplation
What are some things a coach can do when a client is in pre
contemplation? - ✔✔-Use reflective listening skills
-Show empathy and unconditional positive regard
-Respect the client's emotions and needs
-Help the client find a strong positive source of motivation once they are
ready and identify other behaviors they are ready to change
*It helps when clients connect to something they really want
What stage of change would it be beneficial for a client to write down a
formal statement of what they are committing to? - ✔✔Preparation
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At what stage is it important for the client to engage in social connections or
develop relationships with people with common interests or behavioral
goals? - ✔✔action
During the _____ phase, it is important to keep strengths and values at top
of mind - ✔✔action
When do we need to reconnect clients to their strengths, values, visions,
goals, resources, and motivators and increase motivation to prevent
boredom or relapse? - ✔✔During maintenance
During the maintenance phase, if a client experiences a lapse, what can
the coach do to assist? - ✔✔Refocus- set new goals if needed. Reconnect
them to their visions, purpose, strengths, etc.
Possible sign up for an event or take on a challenge related to the goal
(signing up for a 5k, etc.)
according to the CDC, what are they key risk factors for heart disease -
✔✔-high blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-tobacco use
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What health conditions increase the risk for stroke? - ✔✔-high blood
pressure
-Cardiovascular disease
-high cholesterol
-diabetes
-obesity
-sickle cell disease
(family hx, genetics, age, gender, and race also increase the risk)
What behaviors increase the risk for stroke? - ✔✔-smoking
-excessive alcohol
-physical inactivity
-poor diet (high in sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium)
According to the CDC, what are the 7 major chronic conditions - ✔✔Heart
disease, stroke, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, chronic
kidney disease
According to the CDC, insufficient sleep has been linked to these 4 health
conditions - ✔✔-obesity
-diabetes