Understanding the Stages of Change when Quitting Alcohol - Part 2
Release Date: 04/28/2025
Understanding the Stages of Change when Quitting Alcohol - Part 2
Say Goodbye And Imagine!
EP 54 - "How will I respond in the event that I hit this urge or that I have a lapse?" Dr. Jenkins returns this week and discusses lapse and relapse, and how having a clear action plan and preparing to quit means you have answers to how you will overcome obstacles on your path to transformation. Key Takeaways - Stages of Change Model as a Blueprint**: The Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) of change provides a scientific blueprint for understanding and guiding personal transformation. - Integrating Faith with Behavioral Change**: Blending psychological insights with spiritual beliefs can...
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Understanding the Stages of Change when Quitting Alcohol - Part 1
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info_outlineDr. Jenkins returns this week and discusses lapse and relapse, and how having a clear action plan and preparing to quit means you have answers to how you will overcome obstacles on your path to transformation.
Key Takeaways
- Stages of Change Model as a Blueprint**: The Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) of change provides a scientific blueprint for understanding and guiding personal transformation.
- Integrating Faith with Behavioral Change**: Blending psychological insights with spiritual beliefs can enhance personal growth and resilience.
- Relapse as Part of the Journey**: Relapse or reengagement is not the end, but a part of the change proce
Timestamp Summary
0:00 Understanding the Stages of Change with Dr. David Jenkins
4:00 Embracing Change and Divine Guidance in Personal Growth
9:00 The Action Phase in the Change Process
17:00 Creating Healthy Ecosystems Through Strategic Growth and Management
19:00 Stages of Change and Overcoming Relapse in Addiction Recovery
29:00 Embracing Grace and Overcoming Shame in Spiritual Battles
Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Mentioned Resources -
Stages of Change model
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yy3OFfjmJE754AJoE08bMhuwUR2OAJdN/view?usp=sharing
DiClemente, C. C. (2018). Addiction and change: How addictions develop and addicted people recover (2nd ed.). Guilford Publications. ISBN-13: 978-1462533237 and the link for Amazon is https://amzn.to/4jg8Fua
Miller, W., & Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford. ISBN: 860-1401252917 and the link for Amazon is https://amzn.to/3XOccHU
Rose Ann's new book "Prepare to Quit" is a concise read designed to assist in the contemplation stage of quitting alcohol. It aims to guide readers through the decision-making process, helping them weigh the costs and benefits of change. It's available now https://choosefreedom.today/prepare-to-quit/
This week's guest, Dr. Jenkins, is Professor of Psychology and Clinical Director of the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program in the Department of Psychology at Liberty University. He previously served as Professor of Counseling in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies. He has served as Clinical Director of the International Board of Christian Counselors of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is on the Executive Board of the Society for Christian Psychology. Dr. Jenkins also served on the Executive Draft Committee for the 2014 and 2022 updates to the AACC’s Code of Ethics for Christian Counselors.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Jenkins specializes in the integration of Christian faith and clinical practice. He has worked extensively with addictive, mood, and anxiety disorders in the context of individual, marital, group, and family therapy. Dr. Jenkins has provided education, consultation, supervision, and training for a variety of churches, ministries, and professionals. He is also an author and speaker at conferences, seminars, and retreats.