Real change doesn’t start with a program. It starts with a decision.
For some clients, that decision is rock bottom, an intervention, or a life-altering wake-up call. For others, it’s quiet, a whisper that says, “I can’t keep doing this.”
No matter how it starts, we track that first spark: motivation. It’s this motivation that tells us who’s ready to do the work, who’s on the fence, and who still sees recovery as something they can do on their terms. In 2024, that data told a compelling story.
We asked each client what mindset they were in when they arrived at Ripple Ranch. Their responses gave us a clear snapshot of where people are emotionally and how that’s shifted from the year before.
Here’s a breakdown:
While the increase from 1% to 8% from last year is concerning, it also reflects a deeper truth: some individuals arrive in treatment with ambivalence or resistance.
The important takeaway is that they’ve chosen to seek help, and our work begins by meeting them exactly where they are. We’re not here to judge – we’re here to walk every step of the way through the healing process with them.
Motivation isn’t fixed; it fluctuates. That’s why our team uses motivational interviewing (MI) and other tools to meet people where they are and help them move forward.
Here’s how we do it:
Whether someone shows up ready to fight or unsure, we start where they are and build from there.
The best news in this past year’s data is a big drop in the number of clients who hoped to “use in moderation” – down from 12% to just 3%.
That tells us more people are entering treatment knowing that real change means full commitment – no half-measures, and no bargaining with the past.
The rise in clients who say they’ll do “whatever it takes” to heal is the foundation of transformation. When clients shift from “I hope” to “I’m ready,” the entire treatment trajectory changes.
We don’t see motivation as a box to tick during intake. We see it as the heartbeat of recovery. It tells us:
We don’t expect every client to arrive with total clarity, but our goal is to help them find it while they’re here.
If you’re ready to change or just thinking about it, you don’t have to figure it out alone. At Ripple Ranch, our multidisciplinary, San Antonio team will meet you where you are to help you take the next step. Reach out today. Let’s turn intention into action.
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