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About ajb

Dr. Billups is a clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families in the Chesapeake Bay Country of Tidewater Virginia. He has a long-term interest in the relationship among public policy, mental health, poverty, and the new field of behavioral economics.

A Thought from Friedrich August Hayek

Posted on May 13, 2012 by ajb

“We shall not grow wiser before we learn that much that we have done was very foolish” — Friedrich August Hayek

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The Value of Motivational Interviewing

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ajb

From the earliest days of my work as a therapist, I have had a continuing interest in how best to increase “the watts of influence” and cost-effectiveness of what takes place in the encounter between any change agent and a … Continue reading →

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How Does Government Grow?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ajb

“Government does not grow by seizing our freedoms, but by assuming our responsibilities.” – Michael Cloud

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Motivational Interviewing Training for CASA Volunteers

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ajb

Motivational Interviewing Training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. E-mail ajb@oysterpointpsychological.com or call (804.435.6777) for a brochure.

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Cash Mobs of Lancaster, Virginia

Posted on May 6, 2012 by ajb

Cash Mobs of Lancaster, Virginia has an event scheduled for Friday, May 25 in White Stone with some during/event and after/event networking with new friends!! Visit www.facebook.com/CMLancasterVA for details!!

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Capitalism?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by ajb
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A Thought from Lincoln on Liberty

Posted on May 5, 2012 by ajb

“I believe that every individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases with himself and the fruits of his labor, so far as it in no way interferes with any other men’s rights.” – Abraham Lincoln

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Support Small Business

Posted on April 28, 2012 by ajb
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The Importance of Falling and Stumbling from Time to Time

Posted on April 28, 2012 by ajb

“I don’t like people who have never fallen or stumbled. . . Life hasn’t revealed its beauty to them.” – Boris Pasternak

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The National Debt

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ajb
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