Skip to main content

Joyfields Knowledge Center

Learn about an evidence-based philosophy and how it intersects with various societal challenges.

grandfather playing with young child indoors, by window

Case Management & Care Coordination

What is Case Management? People and their families can benefit greatly from case management, which is a method of locating and connecting them with the services they need to lead healthier, more f...

an outdoor view of a building, in the fall, with yellow leaves

Your Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Practices

What Are Evidence-Based Practices? Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach to occupational practices that emphasizes the use of evidence-based interventions. In other words, EBP is a way of m...

man sitting on coach, indoors

Your Guide To MI (Motivational Interviewing)

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach for strengthening motivation and commitment to change. As defined in the 2023 fourth edition, MI is “a particular way of talki...

grandfather playing with young child indoors, by window

Family Engagement

What is Family Group Decision Making? In family group decision-making (FGDM), everyone who has a stake in the outcome of a decision is invited to participate, including family members, friends, ne...

guy in prison cell looking out

Correctional Program Evaluation Methods (CPEM)

Evidence-Based Correctional Program Evaluation Methods instruct participants on the research and tools used to assess the effectiveness of programmatic interventions. The goal is to help staff deve...