Change Talk refers to client statements that favor movement toward change. Which option correctly identifies Change Talk?

Change Talk refers to client statements that favor movement toward change. Which option correctly identifies Change Talk?

• A. Sustain Talk
• B. Change Talk
• C. Ambivalence Talk
• D. Resistance Talk

Answer: (B)

Change Talk is the language a client uses that favors moving toward change, such as expressions of desire, ability, reasons, need, commitment, or taking action toward change. The correct identification is the term that directly reflects this positive movement language. Sustain Talk describes language about staying with the current behavior, Ambivalence Talk shows mixed feelings about changing, and Resistance Talk is pushback against change. Recognizing Change Talk helps you see when the client is signaling readiness to move forward.

Change Talk is the language a client uses that favors moving toward change, such as expressions of desire, ability, reasons, need, commitment, or taking action toward change. The correct identification is the term that directly reflects this positive movement language. Sustain Talk describes language about staying with the current behavior, Ambivalence Talk shows mixed feelings about changing, and Resistance Talk is pushback against change. Recognizing Change Talk helps you see when the client is signaling readiness to move forward.