Two-Day Virtual Training: Implement A New Direction with Fidelity
During the A New Direction training, our master trainer and consultant will guide participants through this comprehensive, cognitive-behavioral therapy treatment program. Your staff will feel equipped to deliver targeted treatment that enables justice-involved men struggling with substance use to recognize and overcome criminal and addictive thinking--significantly improving their chances of finding success in recovery, even after re-entering society.
I've purchased A New Direction. Why do I need specific training?
When implemented by trained facilitators, A New Direction has the power to change the outcomes for justice-involved clients. The Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health, found that six months after entering a treatment program that effectively implemented A New Direction:
- 95.7% of the successfully discharged clients (completed the entire program) were abstinent
- 97.9% had not been arrested
- 53.2% were working full- or part-time
- 95.9% said they felt that the jail-based treatment program was either very beneficial or beneficial overall
I haven't purchased A New Direction. What is it?
Created in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, A New Direction is a flexible, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy curriculum that treats substance use disorder in justice-involved clients and is proven to reduce recidivism. The updated and revised best-selling curriculum is divided into seven core topics, with all new companion videos and a facilitator guide to better serve clients.
Purchase of A New Direction: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program, products are highly recommended for this training. And available now as a special thank you for your partnership, receive 10% off workbooks and facilitator guide with purchase of training. The product is sold separately and is NOT included in the training purchase price.
Why Participants Recommend This Training
"The insight from all the participants and the facilitator was a great collection of knowledge and experience to draw from to use A New Direction with fidelity in my workplace."--Training participant
"The facilitator of the A New Direction training was amazing! They have a wealth of knowledge and were able to relate the material to real life situations to aid in our understanding." --Training participant
"I enjoy how each section of A New Direction correlates with the others but focuses on different material pertaining to each topic. This allows us to implement robust programming." --Training participant
"I greatly appreciated interacting with other participants and hearing their perspectives on how to facilitate groups and work with A New Direction. I feel more confident in my ability to engage participants and support their recovery."
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