Which term is associated with mobilizing change talk?

Which term is associated with mobilizing change talk?

• A. CAT Signals
• B. DARN Signals
• C. Pathway 3
• D. SDT Coaching

Answer: (B)

Mobilizing change talk relies on recognizing the client’s language that pushes toward making a change. The term that captures this is DARN signals, which stand for Desire, Ability, Reason, and Need. When a client expresses a desire to change, describes their ability to do so, gives reasons for changing, or states a need to change, they’re producing change-talk in specific categories. Recognizing these cues helps the coach respond in ways that reinforce motivation and guide the client toward concrete steps. For example, a client saying, “I want to eat healthier” expresses Desire; “I could start walking three times a week” expresses Ability; “I need to quit smoking because of my health” expresses Need or a Reason. Each of these statements moves the client toward considering change, and the coach can reflect, ask clarifying questions, and support planning that aligns with that language. Other terms have different roles: CAT signals (Commitment, Activation, Taking steps) relate to the client’s progression toward action, while SDT Coaching refers to a broader motivational framework, and Pathway 3 isn’t a standard label for change-talk signals. DARN signals specifically target the elicitation and strengthening of change talk to mobilize change.

Mobilizing change talk relies on recognizing the client’s language that pushes toward making a change. The term that captures this is DARN signals, which stand for Desire, Ability, Reason, and Need. When a client expresses a desire to change, describes their ability to do so, gives reasons for changing, or states a need to change, they’re producing change-talk in specific categories. Recognizing these cues helps the coach respond in ways that reinforce motivation and guide the client toward concrete steps.

For example, a client saying, “I want to eat healthier” expresses Desire; “I could start walking three times a week” expresses Ability; “I need to quit smoking because of my health” expresses Need or a Reason. Each of these statements moves the client toward considering change, and the coach can reflect, ask clarifying questions, and support planning that aligns with that language.

Other terms have different roles: CAT signals (Commitment, Activation, Taking steps) relate to the client’s progression toward action, while SDT Coaching refers to a broader motivational framework, and Pathway 3 isn’t a standard label for change-talk signals. DARN signals specifically target the elicitation and strengthening of change talk to mobilize change.