The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults Therapist Manual

This youth version of the Matrix Model is recognised as an exemplary program in Treating Teens: A Guide to Adolescent Drug Programs ; uses evidence-based therapies such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioural therapy, adapted for young clients; and can be used with youth who need diversion, are experimenting with drugs, are abusing drugs, or are dependent.

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This therapist manual helps you apply the program, which is adapted from the evidence-based Matrix treatment model published by Hazelden. This youth version

is recognized as an exemplary program in Treating Teens: A Guide to Adolescent Drug Programs
uses evidence-based therapies such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, adapted for young clients
can be used with youth who need diversion, are experimenting with drugs, are abusing drugs, or are dependent
features redesigned patient handouts to make the learning experience entertaining