The MRT substance abuse program consists of 16 steps. Twelve steps are considered completion, while the last four are optional. Generally, a participant can complete the program within 24-36 group sessions held in accordance with the agency’s implementation needs and requirements. For example, drug courts and probation sites typically hold a weekly group.
Clients complete workbook homework prior to coming to each session. In the group, clients present their homework and the facilitator passes the client to the next step — or has the client re-do the homework based on objective criteria.
All MRT groups are open-ended, meaning that new clients can enter an ongoing group at any time.
The primary workbook for the offender population to address substance abuse is How to Escape Your Prison. It is available as an audio CD, in Spanish Translation, a Spanish audio CD, a juvenile version, and a juvenile audio CD. We offer an Adult Facilitator Guide and Juvenile Facilitator Guide as well as an MRT Journal.
For the non-offender population or in settings where softer language is appropriate, the preferred workbook is Discovering Life & Liberty in the Pursuit of Happiness. A Facilitator’s Guide accompanies this program.
Filling the Inner Void is an adaptation of basic MRT that was initially designed for hospital-based programs and clients in private practice. The book goes into several deeper concepts than the offender or juvenile-based versions cover. The Jungian idea of the “shadow” is presented along with ideas about understanding why many people accumulate so many material objects.
MRT training is required in order to purchase MRT programs/materials.
During the training, each new facilitator receives a copy of the following:
Where Do I Go Now? Pre-treatment for Alcohol and Drug Disorders Program Workbook is a 3-month, 12-chapter program workbook for clients participating in alcohol and drug pre-treatment programs in settings such as drug & specialty courts, substance abuse treatment, community corrections, or probation. The workbook focuses on two major goals: Assisting clients to successfully complete the initial 3-months of participation and encouraging continued engagement in more formal treatment.
What Do I Do Now? Opioid Program Workbook is a 12-week, specialized workbook targeting opiate-focused drug courts, medically-assisted treatment patients, and offenders in treatment for opiate-related issues. The program focuses on two major goals: Assisting participants to complete the first three months of treatment and fostering ongoing engagement in treatment after the initial three-month period. We offer this program in both English Translation and Spanish Translation.
Staying Quit is a 40-page, 8-session program that helps clients avoid relapse by recognizing risky situations, coping with urges and cravings, being around urges, understanding support issues, and taking charge. It is available as an audio CD, in Spanish Translation, and a English Translation. We offer a Facilitator Guide and a Group Starter Kit.
Dying For A Smoke (Workbook & CD Set) is a 72-page, 8 session program that includes basic information needed to understand the issues with smoking cessation and health. This workbook-CD bundle includes 2 audio CDs. The first CD includes the Three-Breath Relaxation Method with both a long and short version. The second CD is a 54-minute sleep version.
Taking the High Road a completely new and unique 41-page drug education workbook and program for offenders at all levels of criminal justice — drug courts, parole and probation, community corrections, jails, and prisons. It utilizes an approach of brutal honesty and openness and has participants share their ideas, thoughts, and experiences in a group format. The program can be operated as an educational class or in an open-ended group. Traditional drug education for offenders attempts to scare participants but, as all criminal justice professionals know that approach simply has no discernible effect on this population. The program consists of eight modules where participants first read the relevant module and answer questions posed at the conclusion of each. in group each participant then shares his or her response with the group. It is available as an audio CD set, a DVD set, and a English Translation. We also offer a Facilitator Guide and a Group Starter Kit.
