Inmate's Handbook

A guide for reducing recidivism and fostering rehabilitation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Utilizing CBT principles, this project aims to transform inmates' mindsets for successful reintegration into society. Click on any picture to enlarge.

Module 1 Your Attitudes 11
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 13

· Truthful 15

· Dependable 19

· Zealous 23

· Open Mindedness 27

· Humble 31

· Kindhearted 35

· Being Neutral 39

· Appreciation 43

· Attitude Check & Confession 47

· I Feel Good, PST™ 51

Module 2 Your Logical Thoughts 57
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 59

· Thinking the Worst 61

· Unconditional Thinker 65

· Blaming 69

· You Should 73

· I Can’t 77

· Grandiose Questions 81

· It’s Them 85

· Loaded Words 89

· Making Assumptions 95

· Have to Need to, Must 99

· Attitude Check & Confession 103

· I Feel Good, PST™ 107

Module 3 Your Unlawful Thoughts 113
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 115

· Entitlement 117

· Power Orientation 121

· Cut Off 125

· Easing through Thoughts / Mollify 129

· Super Optimism 133

· Discontinuity 137

· Sentimentality 141

· Cognitive Indolence 145

· Attitude Check & Confession 149

· I Feel Good, PST™ 153

Module 4 How Well Do You Communicate 159
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 161

· Passive Communicator 163

· Passive Aggressive 167

· Aggressive 171

· Assertive 175

· Good Listener 179

· Confront and Level 183

· Attitude Check & Confession 187

· I Feel Good, PST™ 191

Module 5 Drugs and Alcohol 197
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 199

· Drugs and Alcohol 201

· First Use of Drugs 205

· Drugs, Alcohol, and Your Health 209

· Damaging Consequences 213

· Outside Help to Drugs and Alcoholism 217

· The Benefits to Change 221

· Attitude Check & Confession 225

· I Feel Good, PST™ 229

Module 6 My Anger 235
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 237

· My Hot Spots 239

· What Triggers Your Anger 243

· Anger and Your Health 247

· Anger Management 251

· Anger Be Gone 255

· My Anger Plan 259

· Strategies for Controlling Anger 267

· Attitude Check & Confession 271

· I Feel Good, PST™ 275

Module 7 A Balanced Lifestyle 281
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 283

· Live a Life of Balance 285

· Good Health 289

· Healthy Emotions 293

· Bad Work Habits 297

· A Healthy Job 301

· Community Involvement 305

· Attitude Check & Confession 309

· I Feel Good, PST™ 313

Module 8 Relationships 319
This module includes the following:

· Introduction 321

· Why Become a Certified Better Us Coach? 323

· The Difference Between Healthy and 327
Unhealthy Relationships

· Healthy Relationships 331

· Respect in a Relationship 335

· What is Love? 339

· Bad Relationships 343

· Neglecting Others 347

· Being Selfish 353

· Low Self Esteem 357

· Self-Pity 361

· Jealousy 365

· The Dominator 369

· The Bully 375

· Manipulating Others 379

· Grandiosity 383

· I am Better Thank You 387

· Abandoned as a Child 391

· Abandoned by My Children 397

· Forgiving Others 403

· Letting Go of Resentment 407

· Attitude Check & Confession 411

· I Feel Good, PST™ 415

Module 9 Getting Clients & Conclusion 421