10/07/2026
“Make better choices” needs a next step.
NIC identifies problem-solving, self-control, and decision-making as key areas of cognitive-behavioral work in corrections.
Try a concrete discussion: What happened? What were you thinking? What choices did you have? What could you try next time?
B3’s Life Inside Prison workbook gives people a printed way to work through thinking and everyday choices, independently or with staff.
Explore the workbook: https://www.behindbarsblueprint.com
What do the people in your custody use to work through everyday decisions?
Source: National Institute of Corrections • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy topic resource
https://nicic.gov/resources/topics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt
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