What are the Stages of Change? (Cont'd Preparation: planning to change in the next 30 days Action: the first 6 months of staying change Maintenance: have changed for more than 6 months Relapse: transition to an earlier stagePreparation: planning to change in the next 30 days What are the Stages of Change? (Cont’d) Action: the first 6 months of staying change Maintenance: have changed for more than 6 months Relapse: transition to an earlier stage