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An Appreciative Perspective on Human Services

Human services are most effectively provided appreciatively. This basic tenant resides at the heart of Convocation. A short-term focus and a mechanistic, deficit-based view of performance development cause some people and (particularly) organizational leaders to utilize human services primarily to “fix” perceived performance and behavioral deficits. Instead, effective human service programs are built at a […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On March 11, 2025
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Summer 2024

The Latest Book: The Crises of Expertise and Belief Authors: Kevin Weitz and William Bergquist Leaders and experts are in crisis–as are coaches, consultants, mentors and educators who work to support leaders at all levels. They confront an abundance of challenges that are particularly difficult for leaders who know it all, have narcissistic tendencies or […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On May 8, 2024
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Library of Professional Psychology

The Library of Professional Psychology (LPP) is an internet based growing collection of documents focusing on the challenging practice of professional psychology. Articles posted in this library range over many topics – from brief psycho-biographical essays that allow us to view moments in the lives of men and women from many different cultures, to extended […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On April 18, 2023
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PSP Bulletin Board

The PSP Bulletin Board contains information about the many activities being offered by members of the PSP Global Psychological Community. These activitier include two kinds of “salon” that provide settings for rich, constructive dialogue. Following is a link to a prestation on the “spirit” of the salon (offered by John Kruski a members of the […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On April 18, 2023
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Center for Personal and Organizational Assessment

General Description The Center for Personal and Organizational Assessment (CPOA) has prepared suites of inventories and related documents over the past thirty years that have been used extensively in training programs, as well as consulting and coaching sessions. They have also appeared in several widely read books that offer concepts and research findings related to […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On April 18, 2023
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The Psychology Book Store

Welcome to the Psychology Book Store. We feature books especially directed to the professional psychologist who is providing clinical services, consultation to organizations, or either personal or professional coaching services. Here on the table at the front of our bookstore are our currently featured books. Featured Book One The Crises of Expertise and Belief Authors: […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On April 18, 2023
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