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Online Thinking Errors Classes

Online Thinking Errors classes have been developed to improve decision-making, problem solving and Conflict Management at Tom Wilson Counseling and Telehealth Services. 

 These innovative cognitive-behavioral skills training classes are also referred to as Cognitive Self-Change or Thinking Errors classes. They are designed to meet requirements of courts, probation and parole, universities and colleges and emphasize pro-social decision making and positive behavior change.

 These classes are self-directed over the internet and available anytime of day or night, with strict security, confidentiality and attendance monitoring. 

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