Simpson, D. D., & Joe, G. W. (1993). Motivation as a predictor of early dropout from drug abuse treatment. Psychotherapy, 30(2), 357-368.  [Abstract] Knight, K., Holcom, M., & Simpson, D. D. (January, 1994). TCU Psychosocial Functioning andMotivation Scales: Manual on Psychometric Properties. Fort Worth: Texas Christian University, Institute of Behavioral Research. Manual available as PDF…

A key operational principle is to be scientifically selective in requests and commitments for research funding. The IBR scientific strategy is organized around conceptual frameworks synthesized from existing knowledge as evidenced by both the TCU Treatment Process and Outcome Model as well as the TCU Program Change Model. These two frameworks help staff visualize the…

How to purchase the complete game preassembled You may order the Downward Spiral game preassembed directly from the Institute of Behavioral Research at Texas Christian University. For ordering instructions, please e-mail ibr@tcu.edu or use this direct LINK The Downward Spiral intervention (separate files) and a printable gameboard are available to download from this Website free…

Note: In addition to the TCU Comprehensive Interventions being available for free download (see below), selected printed manuals are available for purchase from the Chestnut Health Systems Bookstore at http://www.chestnut.org/LI/Bookstore/pageindex/3   Straight Ahead: Transition Skills for Recovery Sections that can be downloaded separately (Session files include handouts) Time Out! For Me: An Assertiveness and Sexuality…

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The TCU Treatment System includes interrelated assessments and manual-guided interventions that “target” specific client needs and their status in different stages of change during treatment. Evidence for these stages provides the foundation for the TCU Treatment Process Model (Simpson, 2004; 2006) and involves induction into treatment, engagement in treatment, early recovery in treatment, adequate retention before…

About this intervention TIC-Criminal Thinking includes 4 sessions aimed at addressing the ingrained pattern of criminal thinking. Individuals involved in a lifestyle steeped in drug use and other criminal activity are likely to return to the community and continue making poor decisions based on their thinking errors. Joe, Rowan-Szal, Greener, Simpson, and Vance (2010), however,…

About this intervention The Time Out! series consists of separate interventions for leading women-only and men-only workshops that address the sensitive topics of relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Time Out! For Men was developed as a companion piece to the Time Out! For Me curriculum for women. It provides substance abuse counselors or case workers with…

About this intervention The Time Out! series consists of separate interventions for leading women-only and men-only workshops that address the sensitive topics of relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Time Out! For Me provides substance abuse counselors or case workers with a curriculum for leading a 6-session workshop for women in their treatment programs. Issues addressed include…