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CT Group Tip: Memorization for Change

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Brian Loebig

Creating a culture of positive change should be the focus of every Criminal Thinking group. Shaping a culture that supports change can be done intentionally with rituals that frame the group process. Many groups begin with a short reflection or … Continue reading →

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CT Group Tip: Facilitator Preparation

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Brian Loebig

Criminal Thinking group facilitators who conduct ongoing and open-ended groups may become lax in their pre-group preparation process. Presenting material that we are very familiar with over time can lead to unconscious habits of behavior and biases that may work … Continue reading →

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CT Group Tip: How vs. Why

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Brian Loebig

As a general rule in criminal thinking group settings I stay away from asking “why” questions. “Why” questions usually lead to excuses and additional criminal thinking errors. Asking, “how” or “what” questions is a good rule of thumb. How is … Continue reading →

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