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1 New Freedom Resource ManualThis manual includes two different resources:1 Our new modular unit-based curriculum. Based on units of 10-sessioneach, these resources are program-ready, and shaped for opengroup/open admissions programs of lengths from 10-300 hours. 2 Our traditional New Freedom resources catalog. With several hundreddifferent resources, we can help you tailor a program to address specificissues, specific populations, and achieve specific We Keep Your Costs Down And Our Prices AffordableIn order to keep your costs as low as possible we customize pricing according to manyvariables, including program duration, number of sites (units, facilities) where theprogramming will be used, your own budget situation, and so forth.

2 In general, ourapproach makes our resources uniquely affordable. In many cases, our customers savedsignificant amounts of money!We sell on a one-time, site license basis. This means that each licensed site that uses ourprogramming pays once and only once for a license that allows unlimited duplicationfor as long as they wish to use the program. There are never any re-licensing fees, norequired training (although training is available if you wish it), and no additional s an illustration of how we price our materials: One type of model we can offerconsists of a variety of structured, open group 10-lesson units. A single unit of 10one-hour lessons (including lesson plans, participant lesson elements, worksheets,stages-of-change assessment tools, problem solving or role play activities, and summaryactivities for evaluation and/or documentation) costs $695.

3 If several additional topicalresources are selected, the price per unit is reduced to $595. Further discounts areapplied if you buy the whole program for multiple pricing is tailored your specific situation, budget needs, and program length. Pleaseleave us a message at 1-212-462-3055 and tell us about what you are looking for, and wewill price it for you. You will be pleased to discover that this is the most affordableoption to address your programming needs!UNIT-BASED CURRICULUM OPTIONSMany programs are designed for open group - and open admissions - yet they require a structured MI-and CBT-based curriculum with clear objectives and shaped for easy implementation by a variety of staff.

4 To meet this need, we have shaped multiple sets of resources which are based on our successful andevidence-based programs. Each of these Resource Units is designed to be delivered in 10 one-hour sessions. A typical programmay consist of three to six units (30 60 program hours), but these elements can accommodateprograms of up to 300 hours. A key feature of this curriculum is that it allows for open group and open admissions, while stillproviding a sequential approach to motivation and key concepts in treatment These units can be used inany order, supporting a range of flexible program options. With the exception of the correctional pre-release units, these resources are designed to be used in any setting - community, probation,drug court, parole, substance abuse treatment, mental health programs.

5 IOP, EOPS, jails, andcorrectional units currently available include:SUBSTANCE ABUSEThe theories underlying this substance abuse and risk factors core program include Cognitive-BehavioralTherapy (CBT), the Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model (TTM), Motivational Interviewing (MI), the sociallearning/self-efficacy model underlying the Situational Confidence (SCQ) resources, and relapse prevention. The critical goal of these resources is change - a commitment to making significant changes in their substanceuse/abuse. The key outcome of this change is increased and realistic self confidence in their ability to handletheir highest risk factors. Substance abuseand risk factorsavailable in male,female, andjuvenile versionsOpen to ChangeUnit AIn addition to core PreContemplation, Preparation, and SituationalConfidence elements, the theme of this unit is successfulmanagement of internal risk factors and difficult to ChangeUnit BIn addition to core PreContemplation, Preparation, and SituationalConfidence elements, the theme of this unit is successfulmanagement of external risk factors and triggers.

6 Open to ChangeUnit CIn addition to core PreContemplation, Preparation, and SituationalConfidence elements, the theme of this unit is development ofinternal strengths and insight, and relapse in male,female, andjuvenile versionsOpen to ChangeUnit DA risk factors approach to relapse prevention covering commoninternal risk factors, early warning signs for highest external riskfactors, internal protective factors, and making specific changes. to ChangeUnit EA change-focused approach to relapse prevention targeting themost common internal risk factors (lapses), external risk factors,and the development of internal and external protective factors(safety nets). Open to ChangeUnit FIncreases awareness of the pattern or cycle of thoughts, feelings,and behaviors that have led to substance abuse or relapse in thepast.

7 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHEach themed unit provides a brief stages-of-change based approach, sequentially addressing precontemplation,contemplation, and key preparation/determination action steps. Shaped for this population, they providestructure for staff, address key treatment outcomes, and include summary elements within the curriculum tosupport program documentation. A critical advantage of this modular approach is that it provides a high qualityoutcome-focused Resource without mandating a closed group programming model. This approach is designedto support both in-facility and community (coreprogram)The Bridge Unit ACore change-focused mental health program unit. The primaryfocus of these resources is awareness and self-management ofsymptoms and internal risk factors which contribute to problems.

8 Key elements include a basic cognitive-behavioral approach,supplemented by DBT mindfulness activities, distress toleranceskills, and tools designed to assist awareness and motivation forsuccessful symptoms Bridge Unit BCore change-focused mental health program unit. The primaryfocus of these resources is awareness and self-management of triggers and external risk factorswhich contribute to problems. There is a specific emphasis onanxiety, depression, and anger/aggression, as well as a basiccognitive-behavioral approach, supplemented by DBT mindfulnessactivities, self-management skills, and tools designed to assistawareness and motivation for successful symptoms self-management.

9 The Bridge Unit CCore change-focused mental health program unit. The primaryfocus of these resources assessing and establishing balance -emotional stability and the capability to respond in appropriateways to events. There is major emphasis on dealing with specificfeelings and triggers. This unit is an excellent stress managementresource, as well. The final elements address protective factors,resilience and building personal Bridge Unit DCore mental health program unit focused on increasing treatmentadherence and medication compliance. Addresses a critical stage ofchange in mental health treatment: symptom awareness, buttreatment non-compliance. Supplemented by DBT mindfulnessactivities, self-management skills, and tools designed to assistawareness and motivation for successful symptoms Bridge Unit ERelapse Prevention - This unit provides a change-focused approachto relapse prevention, both substance abuse and mental healthissues.

10 It targets the most common internal risk factors (lapses),and external risk factors (identifying and avoiding their specific highrisk people, places, things, and situations). It also supports thedevelopment of internal protective factors and external protectivefactors (safety nets). The MH version is similar to the substanceabuse model, with differences noted by (MH) in the Resource titlefor selected core lesson elements. The MH version also includes abrief mindfulness element in each lesson. The Bridge Unit FWarning Signs (Avoiding Relapse) - This unit provides a riskfactors approach to relapse prevention. It focuses primarily on themost common internal risk factors, but also identifies early warningsigns that their thinking may be drawing them closer to their highestexternal risk factors (high risk people, places, things, and situations).