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The Road to Clinical Excellence is Paved with Practice, Mistakes, & Hard Work
Last week, I received an email from friend and ICCE member David Claud. I’ve known Dave for the better part of a decade, having met–I believe–at a Ericksonian conference in Florida where he lives and works. He and the crew at the Center for Family Service in Palm Beach County figure prominently in the history… — read more
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Learning, Mastery, and Achieving One’s Personal Best
Dateline: Sunday, April 25th, 2010 Chicago, IL There’s a feeling I get whenever I’m learning something new. It’s a combination of wonder and possibility. Even though I’ve been traveling and teaching full time for over 18 years, I still feel that get that feeling of excitement whenever I step on a plane: What will I see? Who will… — read more
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Deliberate Practice, Expertise, & Excellence
Later today, I board United flight 908 on my way to workshops scheduled in Holland and Belgium. My routine in the days leading up to an international trip is always the same. I slowly gather together the items I’ll need while away: computer (check); european electric adapter (check); presentation materials (check); clothes (check). And, oh yeah, two decks of playing cards… — read more
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Excellence in Behavioral Health in Arizona
For those of you following me on Twitter (and if you’re not already, please do as it’s a blast), you know I was teaching at the 41st Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies. First, let me express my appreciation to the Board and Michelle Brown for bringing me to Tucson to present on “Achieving… — read more