HIGHLIGHTS:

1. We need direction.
2. Forms of Vitality = movement + directionality,
3. Forms of Lifelessness = "static" + “no clear direction.”
4. See the Iterative Pathway of a Pychotherapist's Professional Development
5. We also need randomness.

Further Readings (Optional):

1. Forms of vitality: Exploring dynamic experience in psychology, the Arts, Psychotherapy, and Development, by Daniel Stern.
2. Webb, C. A., DeRubeis, R. J., & Barber, J. P. (2010). Therapist adherence/competence and treatment outcome: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2), 200-211. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0018912.
3. Click here for the Iterative Pathway of Psychotherapist Development infographic.
4. Tim Harford’s book Messy is a great read.
5. For a web-version of the Brian Eno and Peter Schidimt's Oblique Strategies, check this out. You can buy the cards on Amazon.
6. See the U2 documentary for the Making of Unforgettable Fire.
7. See this Atlantic article on Why Affluent Parents Put So Much Pressure on Their Kids.