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Note: This article was originally published in Substack on 14 Jun. 2024


1. Therapy Learnings: A Memorable Practice

My first FPD post.


2. Develop First Principles Before The Methods

This piece has stood the test of time. This topic of developing first principles has provoked lots of thoughts when I conduct live workshops.My hope is that more clinicians develop their own first principles to guide their clinical practice, and not get stuck with approaches and methods.

Develop Principles before the methods
First Principles Graph

Here are two follow-up articles on this:
Three Ways to Develop First Principles in Your Clinical Practice
First Principles: The 5-Step Process for Deep and Accelerated Learning


3. The Iterative Pathway of a Psychotherapist’s Professional Development

Progress does not move in a straight line; it goes in circles.

Click here to download a free INFOGRAPHIC on The Iterative Pathway of a Psychotherapist's Professional Development

4. Does Your Mindset Really Matter?

Should we really be asking if you have a “growth” or “fixed” mindset? Is there a better question?


5. Instead of The “10,000” Hour Rule, Why Not The “60” Hour Rule?

A short piece, but an important one.


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