-shows a realistic view of recovery which increases ecological validity.
-shows a cyclical structure.
-The process of stages is in the same order for everyone but you can re-visit and skip stages out.
-emphasises time of overcoming an addiction.
No research evidence to distinguish one stage from another
-Kraft et al argues the six stages can be reduces to two - the precontemplation which is willing to change and other 5 together which are not willing to change.
-This suggests the model has little usefulness for both understanding changes overtime and for treatment recommendations.
Positive view of relapse
-views relapse as realistic.
-Takes relapse seriously and doesn't underestimate it's potential to blow change off the course.
-Recovery may take several attempts to get to maintenance and termination stage.
-Model has face validity with clients and is more acceptable as its realistic about relapse.
Alternative model
-Compare to theory of planned behaviour
-Theory of planned behaviour is a better model as it takes into account other factors and influences like people influencing you to stop smoking whereas Prochaska's model focuses on the self and doesn't take into account any external influences into consideration.
