Evidence Based Practices

Thinking for Good

Treatment Method: Thinking for Good

o Description:
The Thinking for Good program is designed to directly address specific
thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs typically held by offenders, addicts, criminals,
and people who perform antisocial behavior.
o Program Goals
The goals of the Thinking for Good Program is to address specific thoughts,
attitudes, and beliefs typically held by offenders, addicts, criminals, and people
who perform antisocial behavior.
o Interventions Used
Thinking for good is normally presented in a group format, but it can be used as
a tool in individual sessions when appropriate.

o How the program is Implemented

Clients are given this treatment option when either their initial assessment
indicates the need, or when the need is identified later in treatment. This
program is sometimes used in preparation in a client enrolling in the Moral
Reconation Therapy program.
Training Standards for Staff
o All staff facilitating the Thinking for Good group should be sufficiently trained in the
Thinking for Good program so that they are found competent by the Clinical
Supervisor to facilitate the program. This training can be completed via outside sources
(workshops, seminars, etc.) or can be completed in-house. It is the responsibility of the
Clinical Supervisor to ensure that the staff are competent before facilitating the group.

Documentation or Links showing the chosen EBPP is research based.

o Thinking for Good is used in conjunction with, and within the scope of the Moral
Reconation Therapy program which is evidence based.

Rationale for using this EBPP

o Thinking for Good is a short-term program that helps people who are not ready for the
full MRT program prepare to engage fully in MRT.

Determining and Documenting Discharge

o Client must successfully complete all requirements established by the curriculum in
order to be evaluated for discharge from this program.

Client Exclusion Criteria

o This program can be used on a majority of clients. It is workbook based and written in
a way that is easy to understand.

Clinical Review
o Integrated has been using this program at our agency for over two years, and can
confirm that the research done by outside sources is accurate as to the effectiveness of
this program.