This book was developed to be used by employers as part of an orientation program for new employees or as the basis for new-hire mentoring programs. Each of the 30 skills in this book is accompanied by simple tasks that enhance the likelihood of success on the job.
| learn more |This article contains the Substance Abuse Treatment Scale (SATS). It presents data for the reliability and validity of the SATS.
| learn more |This book describes the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) method of employment services for people with a severe mentally illness. IPS is also known as Supported Employment, the evidence-based practice.
| learn more |This book from Carlo C. DiClemente, co-developer of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change), provides a look at the entire continuum of addictive-behavior change. It examines how people establish and reinforce new patterns of behavior when developing or trying to end an addiction. The book addresses why, when, and how to intervene to bolster recovery.
| learn more |This article describes the development and application of the Dual Diagnosis Capability in Addiction Treatment (DDCAT) Index. The DDCAT has been found to have acceptable psychometric properties (internal consistency, inter-rater agreement, kappa) and is sensitive to change. Three case examples illustrate its use.
| learn more |This book includes detailed procedures for using behavioral family therapy to treat psychiatric disorders, with a particular focus upon developing communication and problem-solving skills.
| learn more |This book is a compilation of inspirational anecdotes, powerful insights, and practical strategies for people who are entrusted with the task of helping others find their way into employment. It has become widely-known as the "job developer's bible."
| learn more |This article outlines implementation strategies that have been used by successful dual-diagnosis programs.
| learn more |A must-read for anyone who wants to utilize the Transtheoretical Model of Change (TTM), also known as "stages-of-change." These guys coined the phrase and wrote the book. Use as a complement to motivational interviewing.
| learn more |This resource is commonly referred to as "The IDDT Toolkit." It is published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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