Last week, I blogged about a free, online resource aimed at helping therapists improve their outcomes via deliberate practice.  As the web-based system was doubling as a randomized controlled trial (RCT), participants would not only be accessing a cutting-edge, evidence-based protocol but also contributing to the field’s growing knowledge in this area.

To say interest was high, doesn’t even come close.  Within 45 minutes of the first social media blast, every available spot was filled–including those on the waiting list!  Lead researchers Daryl Chow and Sharon Lu managed to open a few additional spots, and yet demand still far exceeded supply.

I soon started getting emails.  Their content was strikingly similar–like the one I received from Kathy Hardie-Williams, an MFT from Forest Grove, Oregon, “I’m interested in deliberate practice!  Are there other materials, measures, tools that I can access and start using in my practice?”

The answer is, “YES!”  Here they are:

Resource #1.  Written for practicing therapists, supervisors, and supervisees, this volume brings together leading researchers and supervisors to teach practical methods for using deliberate practice to improve the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

Written for practicing therapists, supervisors, and supervisees, this volume brings together leading researchers and supervisors to teach practical methods for using deliberate practice to improve the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

Twelve chapters split into four sections covering: (1) the science of expertise and professional development; (2) practical, evidence-based methods for tracking individual performance; (3) step-by-step applications for integrating deliberate practice into clinical practice and supervision; and (4) recommendations for making psychotherapist expertise development routine and expected.

“This book offers a challenge and a roadmap for addressing a fundamental issue in mental health: How can therapists improve and become experts?  Our goal,” the editors of this new volume state, ” is to bring the science of expertise to the field of mental health.  We do this by proposing a model for using the ‘Cycle of Excellence’ throughout therapists’ careers, from supervised training to independent practice.”

The book is due out June 1st.  Order today by clicking here: The Cycle of Excellence: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Supervision and Training

Resource #2: The MyOutcomes E-Learning Platform

The folks at MyOutcomes have just added a new module on deliberate practice to their already extensive e-learning platform.  The information is cutting edge, and the production values simply fantastic.  More, MyOutcomes is offering free access to the system for the first 25 people who email to support@myoutcomes.com.  Put the words, “Responding to Scott’s Blogpost” in the subject line.  Meanwhile, here’s a taste of the course:

Resource #3:

Last but not least, the FIT Professional Development Intensive.  There simply is no better way to learn about deliberate practice than to attend the upcoming intensive in Chicago.  It’s the only such training available.  Together with my colleague, Tony Rousmaniere–author of the new book, Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists: A Guide to Improving Clinical Effectiveness, we will help you develop an individualized plan for improving your effectiveness based on the latest scientific evidence on expert performance.

We’ve got a few spaces left.  Those already registered are coming from spots all around globe, so you’ll be in good company.  Click here to register today!

OK, that’s it for now.  Wishing you all the best for the Summer,

Scott D. Miller, Ph.D.