R1 Evidence-Based Curriculum Resources

Interactive, Modular, Structured, Scalable

Click on Curriculum Crosswalks to view maps for SAMHSA TAP 21 and Peer Support Competencies, Matrix Model, Living in Balance, Seeking Safety, ASAM Levels, and More

Evidence-Based & Best Practice Resources

At the center of the R1 Learning System are evidence-based and best practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where R1’s curriculum is applied. Each R1 topic is curated and adapted from the work of experts and supported by research in a particular field of study. See R1 modalities and product configurations listed below:

Web-based Application:

R1 Discover App — Interactive Activities and Videos

Hands-on Print-based Tools:

R1’s Topic roadmap — Link to Discovery Cards Topic MOdels

Available — Link to R1 Store * In Development ** On Roadmap

Mental health & wellness

Stages of Change (for Behavioral Change)
Emotions & Feelings
Emotional Triggers
Affirmations
Defense Mechanisms
Grief and Loss
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)*
The Stages of Coming Out — for the Rainbow Community
Trauma-Informed Care — For Practitioner and Staff?
Trauma-Informed Care — For Organizational Supervision?
Mindfulness*
Mental Health Conditions*
Motivational Interviewing (MI)**
My Recovery Team**
Protective/Risk Factors**
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)**
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)**

substance use & addiction

Substance Use — What are the symptoms of harmful use? (DSM5 TR Criteria)
Stages of Change (for Substance Use Disorder)
Recovery Capital
Phases of Addiction
Substance Use (Relapse) Triggers
Substance Use (Relapse) Warning Signs
Consequences of High-Risk Behavior
Pain Management*
Co-Occurring Disorders with Substance Use*
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Options**
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)**
Ten (10) Guiding Principles of Recovery (SAMHSA)**
Substance Use — 6 Dimensions Assessment (ASAM Criteria)**
Get Help, Recovery Pathways & Treatment Options**
- 12 Step Programs**
- SMART Recovery**

Life skills

Life Skills — Strengths-based
Healthy Boundaries
Values
Career Interests
Character*
Physical Activity*
Physical Health*
Financial Fundamental*
8 Dimensions of Wellness*
Communication (DISC)*
Learning Styles**
Nutrition**
Resilience**
Work Basics**
Cultural Responsiveness**
Social Relationships**
Home/Shelter**
Spirituality**
Community**
Purpose**
SMART Goals**
Fun — Exploring Fun & Meaningful Activities**
Bullying**

Mental Health public education:

Social Determinants of Health*
Peer Competency/Skill Model (SAMSHA)**
Harm Reduction**
Stigma — Words Matter**

CORRECTIONS/ CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Criminal Thinking*
Risk Management**
Deescalation Fundamentals**

Workplace Skills — People Engagement

Facilitation Skills*
Facilitation Techniques*
Coaching Fundamentals**
People Leadership, 5 Star Practices for Supervisors

Link to R1 Curriculum Modality Options

R1 Video Library - Link to Additional Examples

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R1 Learning Curriculum — Curated from the Evidence-Base

Link to Life Skills — Coming Soon

Link to Stages of Change Collection (Substance Use), Stages of Change Video,(SUD), Stages of Change Activity Worksheets (SUD), Stages of Change Blog Post (Trans-theoretical Model), Stages of Change Blog Post (10 Processes of Change)

Link to Stages of Change Collection (Starting a Behavior), Stages of Change Video,(START), Stages of Change Video (START), Stages of Change Activity Worksheets (START), Stages of Change Blog Post (Trans-theoretical Model), Stages of Change Blog Post (10 Processes of Change)

Link to Recovery Capital Collection, Recovery Capital Video, Recovery Capital Activity Worksheets, Recovery Capital Blog Post

Link to Phases of Addiction Collection, Phases of Addiction Video, Phases of Addiction Activity Worksheets, Phases of Addiction Blog Post

Link to Healthy Boundaries Collection, Healthy Boundaries Video, Healthy Boundaries Activity Worksheets, Healthy Boundaries Blog Post (5 Boundary Management Practices), Healthy Boundaries Blog Post (8 Boundary Types)

Link to Defense Mechanisms Collection, Defense Mechanisms Video (Coming Soon), Defense Mechanisms Activity Worksheets, Defense Mechanisms Blog Post

Link to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Collection, ACEs Video, Activity Worksheets, and ACEs Blog Post

Link to Consequences of Addiction Solutions, Consequences of Addiction Video (Coming Soon), Consequences of Addiction Activity Worksheets, Consequences of Addiction Blog Post

Link to Substance Use Triggers Collection, Substance Use Triggers Video, Substance Use Triggers Activity Worksheets, Substance Use Triggers Blog Post

Link to Emotional Triggers Collection, Emotional Triggers Video, Emotional Triggers Activity Worksheets, Emotional Triggers Blog Post

Link to Substance Use Warning Signs Solutions, Substance Use Warning Signs Video, Substance Use Warning Signs Activity Worksheets, Substance Use Warning Signs Blog Post

Link to Trauma-Informed Care (ME) Collection, Trauma-Informed Care Activity Worksheets, Trauma-Informed Care Blog Post

Link to Trauma-Informed Care (WE) Collection, Trauma-Informed Care Activity Worksheets, Trauma-Informed Care Blog Post

Link to Substance Use Collection, Substance Use Video, Substance Use Activity Worksheets, Substance Use Blog Post (11 Mental Health Criteria), Substance Use Blog Post (9 Substance Classes)

Link to Emotions & Feelings Collection, Emotions & Feelings Video, Emotions & Feelings Activity Worksheets, Emotions & Feelings Blog Post

Link to Grief & Loss Collection, Grief & Loss Activity Worksheets, Grief & Loss Blog Post

Link to Values Collection, Values Video, Values Activity Worksheets, Values Blog Post (10 Values Types), Values Blog Post (8 Dimensions of the Schwartz Values Wheel)

Link to Career Interests Collection, Career Interests Video, Career Interests Activity Worksheets, Career Interests Blog Post

Link to Affirmations Collection, Affirmations Video (Coming Soon), Affirmations Activity Worksheets, Affirmations Blog Post (The Practice of Positive Thinking), Affirmations Blog Post (5 Practices)

R1 Curriculum Maps and Organizing Concepts:

Recovery Capital: Personal, Social, Community, Barriers/Unmet Needs
8 Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Physical, Occupational, Financial, Social, Intellectual, Environmental, Spiritual
Behavioral Health Evidence-based Practices: Stages of Change, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care, and Substance Use Disorder (DSM)

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