Support the barrier that is actually present
An illustrative diagnostic worksheet using individual change outcomes
OUTCOME
SIGN OF A GAP
POSSIBLE SUPPORT
Awareness
“Why is this changing?”
Explain the reason.
Desire
“Why would I join in?”
Discuss concerns and motivation.
Knowledge
“What should I do?”
Teach the method.
Ability
“I know how, but cannot do it yet.”
Practice with support.
Reinforcement
“We slipped back.”
Follow up and sustain the new behavior.
Identify the earliest gap before choosing an intervention.
Conceptual illustration • not measured data