Session Mode

Responsibility

1

Denies behavior entirely or justifies actions. Language reflects blame, minimization, or lack of accountability. "They started it," "It was self-defense," "I didn't do anything wrong."

2

Minimizes behavior or impact. Acknowledges some involvement but downplays severity. "I only…," "It wasn't that bad," "It got blown out of proportion."

3

Externalizes responsibility. Acknowledges the situation but places primary blame on others or circumstances. "That's why I'm here," "My partner caused this," "I was put in that position."

4

Partial accountability. Acknowledges behavior but lacks depth, consistency, or full ownership. "I shouldn't have done that, but…," "I see my part, but they also…"

5

Full accountability. Clearly identifies actions, impact, and personal responsibility without blame, minimization, or excuses.

Participation

1

Refused or did not participate.

2

Disruptive participation (interrupting, challenging, resisting content, preventing flow of group).

3

Minimal participation. Gives short responses or avoids engagement.

4

Participates appropriately at least once in a meaningful way.

5

Actively and consistently participates (2–3+ times), contributing constructively to group discussion.

Attitude

1

Displays threatening, aggressive, or highly inappropriate behavior.

2

Controlling, argumentative, or resistant. Attempts to dominate or redirect sessions.

3

Inconsistent engagement. Distracted, disengaged, or not following group norms.

4

Respectful and compliant with group norms.

5

Respectful, engaged, and supportive. Encourages others and contributes positively to group environment.

Skills Effort — lane-scoped by week

52-week programs — Lane A = weeks 1–16  |  Lane B = weeks 17–52 ✓ Confirmed — David (Round 2)

Deliverables states the same split in sessions — "Lane A = Sessions 1-16; Lane B = Sessions 17-52" — and for all programs. One session per week, so week N = session N for a client who has missed nothing; the rubric scale is week-scoped, the promotion decision is session-counted.

Advancement: promote Lane A → Lane B after successful completion of Session 16 — completion is the trigger, not merely reaching week 17. ✓ Confirmed — David (Round 2)

A·1

Does not identify or practice any skills.

A·2

Identifies a skill but cannot explain or apply it.

A·3

Identifies a skill and provides a basic example of use.

B·3

Engages in discussion but cannot yet identify or apply Lane B skills clearly.

B·4

Demonstrates use of Lane B skills with basic understanding.

B·5

Clearly applies Lane A & Lane B skills with specific, real-life examples and growing understanding.

Rate skill effort in applying S2S skills — a guideline, not a cap. A strong new client early in Lane A may still score 4–5; a long-term client in Lane B who has not shown proficiency may score 2–3.