Ch-Ch-Changes: Applying the Transtheoretical Model to Officer Wellness, Psychological Evaluations, and Organizational Change

The Transtheoretical Model, also known as the Stages of Change Model, is widely recognized in the fields of psychology and public health. It outlines six stages of behavior change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. Understanding the motivations associated with each stage can inform the selection of effective communication strategies and interventions. This model can also be applied to improving the utilization of officer wellness supports, post-offer and fitness-for-duty psychological evaluations, and the implementation of organizational change.