Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Whether you’re exploring Square 1 for the first time or looking for deeper insight into our evidence-based approach, this FAQ page provides clear answers to help make confident, informed decisions.
Current Square 1 Institute does not offer a formal intern program but may offer an internship in the future. Please sign up for our newsletter for updates.
Square 1 Institute does not provide direct services but rather provides tools, programs and resources to treatment providers. We do not provide referrals or recommendations for specific providers or clinicians.
Currently our Square 1 Trainers are clinicians who have been involved in the design and implementation of Square 1 programs. Please subscribe to our newsletter for updates in the growth efforts of our train the trainer programming.
Some of the most glaring differences between our program and treatment as usual is that we have eliminated the benchmarks of "Doing Time" in treatment. We have also incorporated a strong peer voting systems placing tools in the hands of clients to hold each other accountable. In addition, and perhaps of the greatest importance, every client designs a unique and personalized treatment manual. Visit the Our Approach tab for additional details.
We are excited to work with and collaborate with treatment providers and have meaningful dialog to help you determine if Square 1 programming would be a good fit. Please locate our Contact Us page and touch base with our Square 1 staff.
Square 1 does not provide any referrals or recommendations to specific providers. You are welcome to contact providers and determine what treatment modalities they offer.
Currently Square 1 is offering Benchmarks for IOP. We have every reason to believe that the Benchmark approach can be adapted and modified to meet the needs of all levels of care. Please sign up for our newsletter for additional information related to the adaption of Benchmarks programming to other client groups.
Our programming is currently advancing toward a full-circle clinical trial, and our treatment modality is recognized as an evidence-informed, promising practice grounded in multiple best-practice theories. As we continue to strengthen our research foundation and move closer to formal clinical validation, we invite you to stay connected. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on our ongoing research, clinical trial progress, and future developments.