The social worker, other team members, and the client have collaboratively produced an outline of strategies or steps to be taken, assigning the name of the person responsible for each step strategy, along with an estimated date for its completion. In which stage of the change process are they?

Preparation (Determination)

Explanation:

Under the Transtheoretical model this stage is characterized by a readiness to take action, usually within the next 30 days. An individual begins to take small steps to alter behaviour with the belief that this change would mean positive returns for him(health or other). As illustrated above, the social worker has assigned roles indicating a readiness to begin work on "change" as soon as possible.