Preparation for Treatment

In many program settings, it may be necessary to overcome initial resistance. Program resources tailored for participants new to programming, resistant, defiant, or in denial. These MI-based resources are used in programming for men's programs, women's programs, and juvenile male and juvenile female programs.

Part of our comprehensive workbook series, these resources are tailored by age and gender. Programming materials are available for adult males, adult females, juvenile males, and juvenile females.


ICD	What's Treatment All About	Short workbook explains the treatment process and expectations.	1
Pre1	What Am I Doing Here?	Introductory workbook helps identify feelings, behavioral and substance abuse issues and risk factors. Reduces resistance, and begins the process of personal awareness and change. Based on motivational enhancement (MI/MET model), guides clients from pre-contemplation to contemplation of change. Includes six sets of activity cards. (for juvenile corrections and diversion programs)	3 to 6
Pre2	While You Are Here	Brief activity clarifies opportunities and expectations for participants in correctional treatment settings. (for juvenile corrections programs)	1
Pre3a	What's Important To You?	Values clarification activities. Designed to increase comfort with self-disclosure in pre-treatment phase.	4
Pre3b	Reflection Activity	Discloses self-image and specific client issues.	1
Pre3c	Coat of Arms Activity	Self-disclosure and self-image activity.	1
Pre3d	Making Your Dreams Come True...	Self-disclosure about life goals.	1
Pre3e	3-Point Values	Identifies important values and life goals. (primarily for juvenile corrections programs)	1

Our Complete Workbook Series

Preparation for Treatment • Self-Discovery • Understanding Your Feelings • Self-Awareness • Functional Thinking • Identifying & Changing Your Stinking Thinking • Finding Your Direction • Developing Insight • Becoming a Stronger Person • Coping Skills • Putting It All Together • Returning Home • Delinquency Program • Men's Program • Women's Issues • Domestic Violence (for women) • Life Issues • Pathways to Daily Living • Problem Solving • Relapse Intervention • Vocational Materials