Change talk is language that reflects movement towards change. There are two broad types of change talk: preparatory and mobilizing. Preparatory change talk occurs when the service user is thinking about changing or exploring a specific change. Mobilizing change talk occurs when the service user is ready to commit to change.

Apply strategies for evoking change talk from the service user in the case study you were assigned in Week 2. You will also consider whether you would evoke preparatory or mobilizing change talk with the service user. As you do so, keep in mind that evoking mobilizing change talk (i.e., commitment to change) before the service user is ready can backfire.

To Prepare
Reflect on the service user’s presenting challenge.
Based on the service user and their presenting challenge, identify three strategies for evoking change talk you would use. Then, consider whether you would use preparatory or mobilizing change talk with the service user.
Based on your Hart City service user and their presenting challenge, post a description of three strategies for evoking change talk you would use. Explain why you believe each is the correct strategy to use with your particular service user and their presenting challenge. Then, explain whether you would evoke preparatory or mobilizing change talk with your service user, and why.