Evidence-Based

The eCHECKUP TO GO programs are grounded in a number of established, evidence-based theoretical and practical approaches to generate intrinsic motivation for change. Some of these include:

A. Motivational Interviewing

“MI is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.”
(Miller & Rollnick, 2013, p. 29)

B. Stage of Change

This model of behavior change focuses on enhancing an individual’s readiness to act toward new healthier behaviors and provides strategies to guide the individual in successful change.

C. Personalized Feedback Interventions

Personalized normative feedback is a well-researched approach designed to correct misperceptions related to the prevalence of problematic behaviors (e.g. substance misuse) compared to one’s own engagement in those behaviors. 

D. Well-Being Theories

Addressing mental health by supporting and enhancing wellbeing including positive psychology and habit formation principles.

eCHECKUP TO GO programs can be used both as prevention tools as well as interventions to maximize benefits for individuals and communities. They were designed to maximize behavior change not just improve knowledge.

Prevention

  • Population Level Prevention
  • In Classrooms and with Other Educational Programs
  • Residential Community Prevention
  • Fraternity and Sorority New Member Series
  • New Student Athlete Series

Intervention

  • BASICS
  • Judicial/Educational Interventions
  • Screening and Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Interventions
  • Health Services

Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO is designated by NIAAA as higher effectiveness and lower cost.

The eCHECKUP TO GO is recognized by NASPA as a true evidence-based approach that shows significant positive results.