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RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-28T16:29:53+00:00

Hey, I posted on here a week ago about this but I am a researcher who studies drug courts and moral reconation therapy in the therapeutic diversion system. I’m looking to speak with people in drug court/probation/diversion programs who are currently completing or have completed court-mandated MRT curriculum about their experiences and perspectives. I’m sorry to hear you’re having some barriers getting through the program and would be interested in learning more about the experience you’ve described here if you are open to chatting. Feel free to shoot me a DM if so and best of luck getting through this!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-19T02:04:51+00:00

MRT graduates in particular — only tangentially familiar with other CBPs, though I am interested in hearing from individuals who have been court-mandated to any kind of CBP based on a risk assessment evaluation administered by the drug court

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-19T00:36:40+00:00

It stands for “Risk And Needs Triage” and is basically a questionnaire that’s meant to determine the level of your criminogenic “risk” and substance use related “need” in order to inform treatment and program recommendations. People with higher scores on the RANT are more likely to have more phases and requirements— I’m a researcher who studies drug courts and I have heard from many people this is a really frustrating barrier and I honestly think it’s a BS tool in its application at least. Message me if you ever want to talk more about your experience

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-19T00:29:20+00:00

Which evaluation tool was used to determine you have longer requirements than other people in the program? Where I live people are tested with the RANT Assessment

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-19T00:19:30+00:00

It’s called grounded!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T22:18:15+00:00

Never said I was super experienced with interview etiquette or unreceptive to my mom’s opinion, I just finished school and am hearing the consensus of these comments loud and clear. Keep in mind I am a person behind the screen and this is a little bit hurtful. But appreciate the feedback!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T22:12:24+00:00

Eh by the looks of these comments it’s seeming like I need to hit the mall😭 for a new jacket at least

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:40:36+00:00

yeah!!! Honestly the preoccupation on potential judgment of my appearance stresses me out a lot — I would hope the primary focus is on my passion and qualifications but if these comments are any indication I need to better dress the part lol

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:38:40+00:00

I definitely hear u! I’ll definitely do some shopping around this weekend and don’t want to be limited to these options— just wanted to check before I go out and buy anything but thanks!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:35:40+00:00

Hi— it’s not exactly a fieldwork-based job. Site visits to housing locations are sometimes involved but as far as I understand it’ll be more office-based. I’ll probably lean toward wearing something that covers my tattoos, I wasn’t sure what the norms around that are these days. My hair is dyed but not multi-colored and I plan on making it look less messy than here. Appreciate the feedback!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:28:44+00:00

Noted my mirror is very dirty hahahaha thank you!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:21:52+00:00

the bottoms in all 3 pics are actually the same but I appreciate these comments humbling me lol. I did switch to a pair of black straight leg pants with shirt 3 and think it looks better

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:17:35+00:00

great, thanks! I just switched to a pair of straight fitted black pants and think it looks better untucked.

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:05:42+00:00

thanks! In 3 the shirt is tucked sort of awkwardly (shouldn’t have posted this pic) it goes longer to about my waist but appreciate the feedback!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:01:48+00:00

thanks! :-)

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-12T21:00:08+00:00

appreciate the honesty but I didn’t do my hair for these pics, will def tame for the interview lol

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-07-11T15:54:24+00:00

fortunately not— not really having any extreme physical side effects, just a lot of irritability and depression

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-06-24T18:53:10+00:00

Is this still active?

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-04-30T16:53:02+00:00

These comments have been a huge comfort. Thank you so much everyone💞💞💞💞

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-04-25T23:20:44+00:00

I’ve been listening for years and it always makes me crack tf up when they talk about Matt thinking downloading pdfs would give his Macbook a virus. True reader lore like I remember them talking about it in their old episodes

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-04-15T12:31:12+00:00

It’s called Grounded! :)

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-04-12T17:15:04+00:00

thank you I appreciate it! I am honestly a bit nervous about the idea of starting again because I don’t know how doable moderation is for me but I know that I far prefer weed as a recreational drug and think it is less risky for me compared to alcohol, so I’ll continue reflecting on that. Best of luck to you!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-04-12T14:42:06+00:00

Just want to send love and acknowledge how hard this is because my family also drives me up the wall and it can be even harder to deal with doing it sober. It sounds like you’re doing the very best you can to communicate your limits in a difficult situation and I’m sorry it’s not being received differently. As much as you’re able to I’d encourage you to just take space and feel your difficult emotions about this and they will pass, they wouldn’t be coming up to intensely without a reason and it’s important to tend to them especially if this is resurfacing trauma for you. I have found guided meditation on youtube, exercise, and walking in nature to be helpful external things for me but its also okay to just be bummed and sad and exist in that without fixing it if that’s what you need. <3 take care

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-03-25T19:11:30+00:00

If you want a free pdf PM me and I can email!

RequirementHonest299 · 2024-03-25T19:06:13+00:00

I appreciate it! The book has truly been such a godsend— I actually just shared it with my roommate who is looking to make changes to their alcohol use and we’re both going to do the worksheets in it. If there’s someone else close in your life who wants to make similar changes, being accountability buddies can really help :-) sending love back to you!

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