World renowned family therapist Virginia Satirs stages of accepting change.

1. Status Quo - The Status Quo in Satirs theory is the normal or accepted knowledge. This knowledge is accepted and comfortable for the individual, and the knowledge is accepted and comfortable for the individual and the individual generally has a vested interest in keeping the state of things the same.

2. Introduction of the Foreign Element - The introduction of the foreign element, is the stage at which a new or foreign piece of knowledge is brought into the individuals attention. The individual is often unsure of the knowledge and may at first reject it in the stage below.

3. Chaos - Chaos is the stage in which the individual tries to the new knowledge that may either expand or contradict the Status quo. During this stage the individual may become confused by the new knowledge and may reject it outright in an effort to protect the status quo.

4. Practicing - Practicing is the first stage if integration. The new knowledge is used in practical application and the individual establishes a familiarity with it. The individual also ties the new knowledge to already accepted information or past experiences.

5. New Status Quo -  The new status quo is the stage when the previously foreign knowledge becomes part of the individuals new reality. The knowledge is accepted and becomes part of what the individual considers normal.