Stages of Change from a parent's Perspective

Stages of Change – From a Parent’s Perspective is an interactive tool designed to help parents and practitioners work together more effectively during assessments and support planning. It gives parents a voice, helping them express their feelings, share their perspectives, and engage in difficult but important conversations with professionals.

This tool is particularly valuable in parenting assessments, as it:

Helps parents explain whether they feel ready and able to make changes

Supports open and honest dialogue between parents and practitioners

Encourages reflection on past challenges and recognition of what went wrong

Builds understanding of how change can be achieved and sustained over time

Strengthens practitioner insight into a parent’s perspective, building empathy and partnership

By using Stages of Change, practitioners gain a clearer understanding of parents’ motivations, barriers, and progress, while parents are supported to reflect, grow, and actively participate in their own journey of change.

Accessible and adaptable, this tool helps build skills, improve communication, and promote sustainable, positive outcomes for families.