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Hi there.. Some may consider it unconventional to the TC tradition - but myself and Jeremy Booker at Phoenix Futures (nee House) in Sheffield did some work toward using an 'Emotional Intelligence' approach to monitoring client progress, supported by principles from learning theory. We overlayed an EI framework over the treatment programme - with learning objectives for each stage so progression could be measured with some objectivity (and the client involved in assessing their own progress). The EI model didn't cover everything the TC set out to achieve (we added various learning objectives around practical skills, employability and so on), but it did help us focus in on what the actual change was that we hoped to achieve. I think we used the Goleman typology: * Self-awareness (Emotional Self-Awareness. Accurate Self-Assessment and Self Confidence) * * Self-management (Emotional Self-Control. Transparency (Trustworthiness). Adaptability. Achievement Orientation. Initiative. Optimism. Conscientiousness) * Social awareness (Empathy. Organizational Awareness. Service Orientation) * Relationship management (Inspirational Leadership. Influence. Developing Others. Change Catalyst. Conflict Management. Building Bonds. * Teamwork and Collaboration. Communication) And for each of these domains, established learning objectives (or I prefered 'recovery objectives' ) for each stage. I didn't look into it, but there are EI psychometric tests - not sure whether they would be of value to the TC movement. As a complete aside, clients entering addictions TC's in England all do the Treatment Outcome Profile which is a quick measure of problem severity. http://www.nta.nhs.uk/areas/outcomes_monitoring/default.aspx I am no longer at Phoenix, but I think Jeremy is on the list and may have further comments ? (Hi jeremy!) Regards ---------------------------- Richard Phillips ----------------------------