2.3. Direction and Randomness
HIGHLIGHTS:
- We need direction.
- Forms of Vitality = movement + directionality,
- Forms of Lifelessness = "static" + “no clear direction.”
- See the Iterative Pathway of a Pychotherapist's Professional Development
- We also need randomness.
Further Readings (Optional):
- Forms of vitality: Exploring dynamic experience in psychology, the Arts, Psychotherapy, and Development, by Daniel Stern.
- 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.
- Click here for the Iterative Pathway of Psychotherapist Development infographic.
- Tim Harford’s book Messy is a great read.
- For a web-version of the Brian Eno and Peter Schidimt's Oblique Strategies, check this out. You can buy the cards on Amazon.
- See the U2 documentary for the Making of Unforgettable Fire.
- See this Atlantic article on Why Affluent Parents Put So Much Pressure on Their Kids.
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