Never, never, never give advice. A paper from Tom Ravenette

This month’s episode is about a paper by Tom Ravenette, Educational Psychologist and PCP interventionist. The paper presents a challenge to those of us who are in roles where people seek advice from us. The paper is ‘Never, never, never give advice’: an essay in professional practice (1980). If you work in a situation where you might be asked for your advice, Tom urges caution and has some suggestions for alternatives.

References 

Ravenette, T. (1999). Personal Construct Theory in Educational Psychology. A Practitioner’s View.

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