R1 Evidence-Based Curriculum Resources

Interactive, Modular, Structured, Scalable

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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 Topic Roadmap

Link to View All 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 Wellness
Emotional Triggers
Affirmations
Defense Mechanisms
Grief and Loss
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)*
The Stages of Coming Out — for the Rainbow Community
Anger Management*
Emotional Regulation*
Mindfulness*
Emotional Regulation Coping Skills**
Mental Health Conditions**
Resilience**
My Recovery Team**
Protective/Risk Factors**
Bullying**

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
Vaping & Smoking*
Pain Management*
The Stages of Recovery (SAMHSA)**
Co-Occurring Disorders with Substance Use**
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Options**
Recovery Pathways & Treatment Options (12 Step Programs**, SMART Recovery**, Celebrate Recovery**)

Life & Work skills

Life Skills — Strengths-based
Healthy Boundaries
Values
Career Interests
Character Traits
Personality Types (DISC)
Communication Skills
Financial Fundamentals
Problem Solving Skills
Physical Activity*
Physical Health*
Learning Styles (Gardner)**
Pro Social Skills**
Work Readiness**
8 Dimensions of Wellness**
Independent Living Skills**
Wellness Capital**
Team Skills**
Nutrition**
Decision Making Skills**
Spirituality**
Community Resource Use Skills**

Behavioral Health workforce readiness skills

Trauma-Informed Care — For Practitioner and Staff?
Trauma-Informed Care — For Organizational Supervision?
Motivational Interviewing (MI)*
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)*
Facilitation Skills & Techniques**
Social Determinants of Health**
Peer Competency/Skill Model (SAMSHA)**

Other Tool Templates:

SMART Goals — My SMART Goals Worksheet
My Journal Worksheet
Motivational Interviewing (MI) OARS Worksheet
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Worksheet
My Assignments Worksheet
Problem-Solving Plan Worksheets (Step 1 & Step 2)
Lifeline, 5-Year and 10-Year Journey Worksheet*

Mental Health public education:

Stigma — Words Matter**
Harm Reduction**
Mental Health & Wellness Resources**

CORRECTIONS/ CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Criminal Thinking*
Risk Management**
Deescalation Fundamentals**

Workplace Skills — People Engagement

Coaching Fundamentals**
People Leadership, 5 Star Practices for Supervisors**
Cultural Responsiveness**

R1 Curriculum — Multiple Modalities

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R1 Curriculum Experts — Curated from the Evidence-Base

The Hierarchy of Evidence — Expert Opinion

Link to Link to Life Skills Collection, Life Skills Video (Coming Soon), Life Skills Activity Worksheets, Life Skills Blog Post

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, Defense Mechanisms Activity Worksheets, Defense Mechanisms Blog Post

Link to Character Traits Collection, Character Traits Video (Coming Soon), Character Traits Activity Worksheets, Character Traits Blog Post

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

Link to Communications Skills Collection, Communications Skills Video (Coming Soon), Communications Skills Activity Worksheets, Communications Skills 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 Video (ME) (Coming Soon), Trauma-Informed Care Activity Worksheets, Trauma-Informed Care Blog Post

Link to Trauma-Informed Care (WE) Collection, Trauma-Informed Care Video (WE) (Coming Soon), 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 Video (Coming Soon) Grief & Loss Activity Worksheets, Grief & Loss Blog Post

Link to Problem-Solving Collection, Problem-Solving Video (Coming Soon), Problem-Solving Activity Worksheets, Problem-Solving Blog Post (Coming Soon)

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, Affirmations Activity Worksheets, Affirmations Blog Post (The Practice of Positive Thinking), Affirmations Blog Post (5 Practices)

Link to Personality Types Collection, Personality Types Video (Coming Soon), Personality Types Activity Worksheets, Personality Types Blog Post

Link to Financial Fundamentals Collection, Financial Fundamentals Video (Coming Soon), Financial Fundamentals Activity Worksheets, Financial Fundamentals Blog Post

Link to The Stages of Coming Out Collection, The Stages of Change Video (Coming Soon), Activity Worksheets, Blog Post

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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