There are no guarantees that using the Carey Guides and BITS will have the kind of impact you are hoping for. You can have the best core correctional and motivational interviewing skills, but that does not mean you will always get the kind of response you might be seeking. While it is true that many people will respond favorably to these tools—especially when they see things improve with their lives—we know that some will not. Be careful not to promise positive results if people use these skills. What we are trying to do here is increase the odds. These are tools that can teach strategies to improve the chances of people being able to more successfully navigate their world. Encourage them to try the skill in their day-to-day life and report back the results. You may need to modify the approach based on the person's experience practicing the skill in their natural environment.