Cost Control Challenges

December 23, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

A budget, after all, is just a detailed prediction about the future. Human beings are not that good at predicting the future.

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Some Observations on Mental Health Diagnosis

December 17, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Another common criticism is that the diagnostic system dehumanizes clinical care, leading us to think about disorders rather than people.

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Code of Ethics and Privacy

December 10, 2012 by site admin

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Content Guidelines

December 10, 2012 by site admin

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Credibility

December 8, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

If something contradicts his/her experience, they’ll believe the experience. However, if we’re able to provide information in such a way that it better explains that experience, we gain credibility that extends to other positions we may take.

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Defense: Denial

December 5, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Repeated problems related to drinking or drug use force even the person in denial to acknowledge something is wrong–eventually.

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Comparing Out vs. Comparing In

December 3, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Beginning your statement with ‘yes, but’ means you’re already arguing. And rest assured, the alcoholic person is well prepared for argument.

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Clarity

December 1, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

It’s more about knowing exactly what we hope to gain from an interaction, and moving steadily towards that goal.

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Calm as a Tool for Better Living

October 19, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Calm is a tool we learn to use so that we can deal more successfully with life and the problems we all face.

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Why Do We Keep Losing Bids?

October 15, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

We’re competitive on price and have all the required services, but for some reason the award goes elsewhere.

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