The Stages of Change
Meeting Clients Where They Actually Are
CE Course offered by
My Mental Wellness Company
The Stages of Change:
Meeting Clients Where They Actually Are
Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, CCTP II
EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Consultant
This self-paced training is designed for interns and newer therapists understand which tools to use and when in therapeutic settings. Through a comprehensive video presentation, and downloadable slides, you’ll explore the background and importance of the stages of changes, how clients move through them, what mistakes many inexperienced therapists make, and how to use the Tactics Toolkit avoid them in the therapy room.
You’ll be introduced to the Six Stages of Change, client language markers for each, how to match the process to the stage, and the mismatch traps new therapists often fall into, and more. You’ll also gain practical tools to conduct a Stage Assessment Drill, and develop strategies to implement.
Participants who successfully complete the course will be able to:
Describe the stages of change in the Transtheoretical Model (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse as recycling), including the model's evidence base and current critiques.
Assess a client's current stage of change using verbal and behavioral markers from clinical dialogue.
Match stage appropriate processes of change and interventions to each of the stages.
Apply a minimum of three stage matched tactics (e.g., permission based feedback, decisional balance, change planning, relapse debriefing) to clinical case material.
Identify stage mismatched interventions in clinical examples and select corrective, stage consistent responses.
Delivery Method: Recorded Asynchronous Course
Learning Level: Beginner, Intermediate
System Requirements: You will need internet access, a computer or tablet, a camera, an updated web browser, and audio capability.
Course Created: 08/16/2026
Course Completion Requirements:
To receive continuing education credit, participants must complete all course modules, pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, and submit the course evaluation. CE certificates are issued by email immediately upon successful completion of all requirements.
1 NBCC CE is awarded upon completion of the course, including a passing score of 80% or higher on the post-test.
For ADA accommodation requests, issues or grievances, please email Jenn Bovee at Jenn@TheMentalWellnessCenter.com.
Earn Your CE Credit for Only $25
Meet Your Instructor
Jenn Bovee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDR Consultant specializing in complex trauma, dissociation, and chronic illness. She is the owner and Clinical Director of The Mental Wellness Center in Central Illinois and the founder of My Mental Wellness Company, where she provides consultation, continuing education, and business coaching for clinicians and group practice owners.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Jenn integrates EMDR, AEDP, and somatic approaches to help clients achieve deep, lasting healing. She is Level II trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and holds advanced certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC).
Jenn is also an author and national trainer known for her engaging, experiential teaching style. Her trainings focus on advanced EMDR techniques, shame-informed therapy, neurodiversity-affirming practice, and trauma-informed leadership.
Refund policy
Because on-demand courses provide immediate access, refunds are not typically available. If you experience a technical issue we cannot resolve, we may offer course credit within 7 days of purchase and before a certificate is issued.