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Learn about an evidence-based philosophy and how it intersects with various societal challenges.

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Case Management & Care Coordination

What is Case Management? People and their families can benefit greatly from case management, which is a method of locating and connecting them with the services they need to lead healthier, more f...

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Practices

What Are Evidence-Based Practices? Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach to occupational practices that emphasizes the use of evidence-based interventions. In other words, EBP is a way of m...

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Your Guide To MI (Motivational Interviewing)

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a technique that has been used for over 50 years to help people change their behaviors. It is an evidence-based, collaborative, and goal-oriented approach that hel...

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Family Engagement

What is Family Group Decision Making? In family group decision-making (FGDM), everyone who has a stake in the outcome of a decision is invited to participate, including family members, friends, ne...

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Correctional Program Evaluation Methods (CPEM)

Evidence-Based Correctional Program Evaluation Methods instruct participants on the research and tools used to assess the effectiveness of programmatic interventions. The goal is to help staff deve...