Construct 4: Transformation Definition: This is the relationship that identifies one as a political and social being. Otherwise referred to as social consciousness (Sharma & Romas, 2012). Applied Definition: In this phase of our intervention we would discuss their thoughts and feelings about the issue, their role, and the effect that this issue has on society. Here, we would utilize case studies to better understand the issue of OTC abuse and the societal factors that contribute to it. Objective: Each participant will identify at least one of the societal influences that may have caused their abuse of over the counter drugs and identify a way to address that influence and further incorporate their behavior change into their lifestyle. Activities: …show more content…
They have learned how to cope with it and are educated about the causes and effects of this health behavior. Now, clients are ready to start setting new goals for themselves that are oriented at the further prevention of OTC drug abuse within their community. In this activity, facilitators will help participants develop goals, objectives, and strategies to complete objectives. Once the group has a clear goal, objectives, and strategies, it's all a matter of working towards the goal. Facilitators then, would want to make sure the clients have a clear action plan to properly utilize their strategies and accomplish their goals. For example, if one of the members decides they want other people in their community to be aware of the issue of OCT drug abuse, the facilitator would open up discussion about how they could go about accomplishing this goal. Clients will write out at least one new goal each with at least 3 objectives and a strategy for each …show more content…
For example, group members may want to start an education program in schools to educate teens about the issue, lobby for stricter laws to prevent the purchasing of excessive amounts of OTCs, or petition for a facility where those with this health behavior can go for treatment. The facilitator will serve as an "open door" of sorts, where those who have a clear goal in mind can be directed to other programs that seek to address the issue of OTC abuse or encouraged to start a change program of their