<p>In this, Part 2 in our discussion of the stages of change, we talk with Mason Lumpkins who is a CRAADC and a CIT in the state of MO.  I provide Mason's supervision here at Life Recovery Consulting but he was a certified addictions counselor long before contracting at our clinic.  Today we discuss the Stages of Precontemplation, Contemplation and Preparation.  Next week Mason will be back to talk about the final three stages of change.</p>

Stages of Change Pt 3

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