Changing for Good
Author: James O. Prochaska, John Norcross, Carlo DiClemente
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ISBN: 038072572X
Publisher: Avon (01 September, 1995)
Sales Rank: 9,473
Average Customer Rating: 4.69 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 2 out of 5
Good ideas, but...
I thought some of the authors' conclusions were rather illogical. While they compiled a list of traits they felt led to successful behavior change, and it could be that individuals that accomplish successful change exhibit these traits; it doesn't seem logical to me to assume that others will become successful if they adopt these same traits. I also felt that the authors left many gaping holes in their "steps to change". Never could I find a real process that would endow someone with these traits if you were not already blessed with them. Obviously this book is popular with budding psychologists (one recommended it to me); but speaking as a person who has had a life-long struggle with changing my behaviors, I didn't find much real-life help here.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Good Golly Miss Molly!!
A book written by someone who has spent years researching his theories. In a nutshell, the book covers the stages of change and then helps you figure where you are. The "processes of change" that are most effective for a certain stage to help you move on to the next one are then discussed. Should be of great help to those willing to read the whole book and give it a good try. Other self-help books I liked include "Treat Your Own Knees."
Rating: 5 out of 5
Not for the unmotivated!
Being a "rationalizer and Intellectualizer" par excellance, this book gave me the insight I needed to see where I was "stuck" and why the conventional menthods of programs like "AA" just do not work for me. Splendid advice for anyone looking (seriously) to move forward in their attempts to change behaviors which no longer serve them. Similar Products
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