The “We Care More” family (First Step Recovery, Parkman Recovery and Travco) is excited to now offer Thinking for a Change (T4C), a research-based* program that helps individuals learn new ways of thinking/acting to make better decisions, solve problems effectively and avoid negative behaviors.
The best candidates for T4C would meet the following criteria:
- Criminal History or Behavior Issues: Often used in correctional settings,T4C helps individuals learn to think before acting, reduces recidivism and promotes positive social behaviors.
- Difficulty With Decision-Making: Individuals who tend to make impulsive, reactive or poor decisions that result in negative consequences can benefit from T4C skills.
- Openness for Self-Reflection: To succeed with T4C, individuals must have a willingness to examine their thought patterns and to understand the relationship between thoughts/actions as well as an openness to change their mindset.
- Motivation to Change: This could include people who are seeking rehabilitation, those in a structured program (like probation or parole) or individuals who want to improve their lives but struggle with controlling their thoughts and impulses.
- Commitment to the Process: It's important that the individual has the capacity to engage consistently with the program, attend sessions and practice new ways of thinking in real-life situations.
- Exhibits emotional or behavioral challenges: People who struggle with anger management, have difficulty with relationships or experience other emotional issues may benefit from learning new cognitive strategies to cope with their emotions in healthier ways.
Here’s what one client had to say about his T4C participation: “The programing helped with the criminal thinking part. I liked the role playing. I can communicate better with people and learned active listening and assertive communication. I learned to play the tape and recognize emotions and feelings that lead to negative thinking. I learned how to stop and correct negative thoughts. I learned improved self -control and impulse management. I have a stronger sense of personal responsibility.”
T4C is provided by trained professionals in a group format and is typically delivered in 12-14 weekly sessions. To reinforce the cognitive behavioral techniques, social skills and problem-solving learned in the T4C program, participants practice through real-world application as well as individual homework assignments and role playing.
* A study by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) found that T4C reduced antisocial behavior among participants. Research published in the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation indicated that offenders who completed the T4C program had better social skills and fewer re-offenses than those who did not participate.
To refer a client for the Thinking for a Change Program, call 330.369.8022 today!
