I am still working on my thesis, and fascinated with applying counseling techniques to environmental education. Are society's behaviors vis-a-vis the environment not very much like substance abuse? Addiction? Bad habits that are hard to kick?

So... assuming that you hope to encourage pro-environmental *behavior* (as opposed to just getting people to *say* they support what you do), how would you say your organization does at the following? If you could make changes in your organization, what could you do better?

1) For people in pre-contemplation - people who aren't even concerned about environmental issues - does your organization engage these people, draw them in, and maybe raise some doubts? Give them something to think about?

2) For people in contemplation - people who agree that environmental concerns need to be addressed, but not quite sure what, if anything, they should do about it - does your organization role model positive changes they could make? Do your staff members appear to be competent and happy living these alternatives? In short, do participants at this stage of readiness for change perceive the alternatives you offer to be attractive? Can they see themselves adopting these changes? Additionally, at this stage, do you get these people involved in projects that make a difference? Help them accomplish something they can be proud of?

3) For people in preparation for change, do you offer coaching and support? On an ongoing basis?

4) For people in maintenance, do you provide trouble shooting, social support, and kudos?

5) For people in relapse, do you help them with damage control and re-engagement?

I am also open to alternative criteria if you think these are invalid. Share your thoughts!