Group 1 argued that Evidence Based Practices (EBP’s) limit recovery-oriented services, stating that current EBP’s do not “incorporate a recovery-oriented, person-centered focus” in terms of treatment goals. This is actually not the true intent of EBP’s. As one expert explains: “a progressive, inclusive approach to EBP should combine the evidence provided in the manual and the practitioner’s knowledge…as well as the client’s culture, individual interests, and needs” (Surface, 2009). Group 1 also says that EBP’s don’t consider unconventional services that can sometimes help people with SMI. Yet, other experts explain that, “…one of the most important characteristics of the evidence base-practitioner …is to respect consumer input and preferences,”