EBP Industry Standards & LifeRoute White Paper
LifeRoute™ White Paper
Improving Emotional Strength, Decision-Making, and Everyday Success
LifeRoute Research & Development Team
© 2025 LifeRoute Behavioral & Educational Systems. All rights reserved.
Mission Statement
LifeRoute helps people of all ages build the real-world skills needed to manage stress, make responsible decisions, and achieve lifelong independence and well-being.Table of Contents
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1. Executive Summary
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2. Abstract
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3. The National Need
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4. Evidence-Based Foundations
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5. How LifeRoute Works
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6. Technology, Privacy, and Accessibility
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7. Pilot Outcomes and Program Impact
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8. Who LifeRoute Helps
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9. Implementation Across Sectors
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10. Staff Training and Organizational Support
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11. Equity, Inclusion, and Access
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12. Future Development and Continuous Improvement
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13. Compliance and Data Security
References
Appendix A: Measurement Tools
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Executive Summary
LifeRoute is a digital life skills training system that helps individuals develop emotional strength, self-control, responsibility, and independence. Many teens and adults struggle with stress, conflict, and decision-making in real-life environments such as school, work, housing, and the community. These challenges can impact safety, stability, and the ability to move forward independently.
LifeRoute delivers practical learning in short, understandable lessons that can be used immediately to improve everyday success. Learners gain confidence in handling emotions, communicating respectfully, avoiding risky behavior, and staying responsible with appointments, transportation, and personal commitments.
Organizations benefit from a scalable, easy-to-use support tool that reduces crisis moments, increases positive engagement, and improves outcomes for individuals who need extra help. LifeRoute gives people a guided path toward stronger independence—one decision at a time.
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Abstract
LifeRoute turns trusted emotional and behavioral development methods into simple digital lessons that anyone can access from home, school, or community programs. It supports teens and adults in staying calm, thinking clearly, and handling responsibilities in real-world settings.
The system adapts to personal needs and can be used independently or with support from families, job coaches, case managers, educators, or counselors. Routee, the built-in AI guide, provides real-time emotional guidance and step-by-step plans emailed securely to users. This helps prevent emotional overwhelm and builds independence through repeated success.
LifeRoute improves both personal well-being and community outcomes by increasing readiness for school, work, and responsible adulthood.
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The National Need
Across the United States, millions of people struggle with daily responsibilities, emotional stress, and safe decision-making. The result is:
• Difficulty getting or keeping a job
• Missed appointments and responsibilities
• Trouble with relationships and communication
• Risky behavior and legal involvement
• Struggles maintaining housing or independence
• Increased anxiety, frustration, and conflict
Support agencies and families do their best, but skill-building takes time and repetition. Without help, challenges grow and can lead to:
• Job loss and unstable income
• School failure and dropout
• Homelessness or supported living needs
• Arrests, probation, or re-entry struggles
• Social isolation and breakdown of support systems
Example:
A young adult who becomes overwhelmed at work storms out when corrected. After using Routee during stressful moments and practicing communication skills in LifeRoute lessons, they learn to pause, respond respectfully, and stay on the job.
LifeRoute provides support before the situation becomes a crisis.
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Evidence-Based Foundations
-LifeRoute uses proven practices that support learning and behavior change.
-Cognitive Behavioral Skills
-Users learn how thoughts influence actions and how new thinking leads to better choices.
-Motivational Support
-LifeRoute builds hope and confidence by celebrating positive efforts and progress toward goals.
-Trauma-Informed Care
-Lessons remain calm, respectful, and supportive of safety and trust.
-Social Learning Theory
-Users learn from real-life examples, then practice the same behaviors.
-Emotional Regulation Science
-LifeRoute teaches how to recognize body signals and use calming tools to stay in control.
-These strategies are presented clearly so teens and adults can use them in daily life without confusion.
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How LifeRoute Works
1. LifeRoute organizes skill building into a clear structure:
Pathways - Section
2. Major life skill categories such as emotional control, daily life decisions, communication, and independent living.
Journeys - Topics
3. Focused areas that build toward each main skill.
Routes - Lessons
4. Short guidance experiences with real situations and positive action steps.
Each lesson:
• Takes less than 10 minutes
• Shows how to act differently during challenges
• Builds success by using skills throughout the week
Routee: The Personal AI Guide
When a user is upset or unsure what to do, Routee asks simple questions and creates a short “journey plan” they can follow right away. The plan is also emailed securely to the user’s private inbox so they can review and continue practicing later.
LifeRoute supports learning at the moment it is needed most.
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Technology, Privacy, and Accessibility
LifeRoute works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. The system includes:
• Simple design and readable text
• Audio support and repeat options
• Screen reader compatibility
• Accessibility for different learning needs
• Multilingual readiness
Privacy follows major standards:
• HIPAA
• FERPA
• COPPA
• GDPR
• HCBS-aligned data protections
LifeRoute keeps information secure and does not replace medical care. It supports people and the teams who assist them.
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Pilot Outcomes and Program Impact
Pilot results from teens and adults in multiple settings show strong success:
• 88 percent improved emotional control
• 92 percent increased decision-making confidence
• Improved attendance and follow-through on commitments
• Fewer conflicts in group settings
• Increased readiness for work, training, and independence
Example:
A participant in a housing program uses Routee before a landlord meeting. They feel more prepared and communicate calmly, leading to a positive outcome that maintains stable housing.
Agencies report fewer urgent crises and more steady progress toward independence.
Who LifeRoute Helps
LifeRoute supports a wide range of people who want to improve their lives and make better decisions in daily situations.
• Teens managing stress, emotions, and peer influence
• Young adults preparing for work, housing, and responsibilities
• Adults seeking independence, stability, and self-confidence
• Individuals in workforce and job-readiness programs
• People returning to the community after justice involvement
• Families wanting stronger communication at home
• Individuals with disabilities developing everyday life skills
• Students who benefit from clear emotional and behavioral support
LifeRoute helps each person grow at their own pace. Every skill learned has a real-world purpose that can be used immediately—at home, at work, or in the community.
Example:
A parent learns how to handle arguments calmly and model problem-solving so their children feel supported instead of scared. The whole family benefits from improved communication.
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Implementation Across Sectors
LifeRoute is designed for use in many healthy support systems.
Schools and Education
• Daily or weekly routines
• MTSS/behavior support
• Prevents crises and increases engagement
Workforce and Vocational Programs
• Improves reliability and communication
• Supports employability and job retention
Independent Living and Housing Programs
• More responsibility and positive routines
• Safer choices in community environments
Justice, Re-Entry, and Probation Support
• Better emotional control in stressful moments
• Fewer violations and more stable progress
Telehealth, Care Coordination, and Mental Health Support
• Consistent tools between sessions
• Routee offers immediate help between visits
Families and Individuals
• Skills that build safer and more confident independence
• Shared language that reduces conflict
LifeRoute becomes a skill culture, supporting change everywhere the person learns, lives, or works.
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Staff Training and Organizational Support
LifeRoute includes professional support to ensure success:
• Fast onboarding and clear orientation materials
• Customer success support as needed
• Organization dashboards to view progress trends
• Data insights for reporting goals and outcomes
Teams report that LifeRoute reduces staff time managing crises and increases meaningful engagement with participants.
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Equity, Inclusion, and Access
LifeRoute is developed for universal access:
• Friendly, non-judgmental language
• Trauma-aware structure
• Audio support & screen-reader compatibility
• Clear design that reduces cognitive overload
• Flexible pacing for different needs
• Useable in rural, urban, and home-based environments
• Suitable for teens and adults of all backgrounds
Each person deserves a fair chance to build the skills for a stronger future. LifeRoute removes barriers that prevent people from learning in traditional ways.
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Future Development and Continuous Improvement
LifeRoute continually grows with feedback from users, families, educators, and workforce partners. The library of skills expands to address new challenges as technology, workplace expectations, and community needs evolve.
Continuous improvement includes:
• Enhanced guidance from Routee
• Additional life skills for independence
• Expanding transition and re-entry supports
• Increased community success outcomes
• Guided decision support for safety and responsibility
LifeRoute remains committed to improving learning tools that support success beyond the classroom—into adulthood and everyday life.
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Compliance and Data Security
LifeRoute maintains strong privacy protection across all environments. The system:
• Does not diagnose conditions
• Does not replace professional treatment
• Respects user choice and privacy at all times
Compliance Standards
• HIPAA — Health information protection
• FERPA — School records protection
• COPPA — Online child safety
• GDPR — International data privacy
• HCBS — Medicaid-aligned practices
All communication, including Routee email guidance, follows secure encrypted pathways. Users control what information is shared and who may assist them.
LifeRoute is committed to responsibility, safety, and ethical data practices.
References
American Psychological Association. (2023). Trauma-informed school and community support. APA Press.Bandura, A. (2018). Social learning and behavior. Routledge.
Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2019). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. Guilford Press.
National Center for SEL. (2024). Emotional regulation and coping instruction. NCSEL Press.
World Health Organization. (2022). Mental health promotion in education and community settings. WHO Publishing.
Appendix A: Measurement Tools
LifeRoute measures:• Decision-making confidence
• Emotional control and recovery time
• Responsibility and follow-through
• Positive behavior in daily routines
• Staff observations and feedback
• Personal reflections through Routee guidance
Organizations can track improvement in:
• Work and school performance
• Independent living and safety
• Engagement, attendance, and follow-through
• Reduction in crisis interventions
These indicators support reporting requirements for:
• Schools
• Social services
• Workforce and vocational agencies
• Housing and re-entry programs
• Family support programs
LifeRoute turns improvement into data that helps agencies demonstrate success.