The Process of Change, Guided by a Psychiatric Nurse

1) What is change?

Change means different things to various individuals. Personally, change is a

continuous journey of transformation. Although this journey is experienced differently it

can lead to similar outcomes such as, new experiences and Individual growth. To better

understand the journey of change, it needs to be visualized as a system consisting of these

three levels, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. To prepare for change, an individual has to

promote self awareness by understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviors pertaining

to change.

2) Does change occur only through thought?

Since change is a system and thought is a building block of that system, change

does not occur only through thought, but as an element of thought. I considered thought as

the first level of change due to the fact that, the individual needs to comprehend the meaning

of change. This can be accomplished through thought, by taking into account the

advantages or disadvantages, and the necessity or possibility of change. This stage also

enables an individual to form their own opinion about the process of change without

making a formal decision. The journey of thought is of great significance, since it enables

the individual to mentally view and consider the change in conjunction with their beliefs.

For change to begin, an individual undergoes a mental thought process, this procedure

helps the individual formulate ideas on how this change will affect them.

3) Does change occur only through feelings?

The next level of the change system is the individuals feelings and this is just

another building block to change so it does not occur only through thought. This ...

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...of my father. This was a

very traumatic time in my life. My first thoughts were on how I would be able to deal with

a life without my father, and how I would find my way in this world without his guidance.

B) How is your own experience influencing your beliefs presently?

I learned to become independent, and to identify as my own individual person

instead of my father's daughter. This experience made me strong and i was able to develop

my own values and beliefs at a young age.

C) Do you believe people are capable of change

Everybody is capable of change, they just need the belief and courage to face this

inevitable journey in life. Change is always smoother when an individual has a support

system and I believe that as a future Psychiatric Nurse I will be able to guide individuals

through their journey of change.