Reflection log. Identify the statement as change or sustain talk.

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Person A: “I will quit smoking starting tomorrow. It’s really bad for my health.”
Person B: “I’ve heard that a thousand times before.”
Person A: “Well, yeah. I’m not so sure if I can do it this time.”
The statement above is an example of a change talk with person A wanting to undergo behavioral change by quitting smoking. The person is verbalizing the need for change which is for his/her health.
Person B’s response appears to be unhelpful to the change that person A wants to do. Instead of responding with either Elaboration, Affirmation, Reflection, or Summary (EARS), person B gave a discounting ...