1. I. Introduce PCOMS TWO streams leading ups to PCOMS
Policy and Values (and Politics)
Recovery movements
Substance abuse
Disabilities
SPMI
VA’s Measurement Based Care in Mental Health Initiative
Science
Psychotherapy Process and Outcome

2. I. Introduce PCOMS TWO streams leading ups to PCOMS Policy and Values
Privilege the client’s voice
Clients have ideas about well-being and treatment
Clients like to be asked
Asking leads to better outcomes
Listening leads to even BETTER outcomes
Asking clients their opinions about treatment leads to better therapists