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The era of average is over according to Thomas Friedman. Everyone will have to find something extra to stand out in their field in the 21st century. What can mental health and substance abuse professionals do to improve? Evidence shows that attending a typical continuing education workshop or learning a new treatment model does not improve effectiveness. Scott D. Miller and his colleagues at the International Center for Clinical excellence have been tracking the outcomes of thousands of clinicians around the world. They have identified practices that are more effective than average clinicians. The top performers are better. They achieve 50% better outcomes than their peers. The best have lower dropout rates and deliver better and more consistent outcomes across a range of client diagnoses, presenting complaints, and motivational levels. There are three specific strategies that separate the good from the great. Attendees will learn a simple method for determining their effectiveness and how to develop a profile of their most and least effective practices. Instructions for using the profile to identify and eliminate weak spots will be given step-by-step.

The educational objectives are listed.

1. List three specific, evidence-based practices employed by highly effective therapists.
2. Describe how to develop a profile of your most and least effective practices.
3. Utilize an evidence-based method for pushing your performance to the next level of effectiveness and efficiency.

Session may be edited to preserve confidentiality.