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Create your free business website! www.ascpskincare.com 39 ascp and you: skills to master To continue our journey toward six skills to master in 2015, let's look at critical thinking. We estheticians are bombarded with product, equipment, and skin science information every day. To add to the confusion that can arise from this onslaught of information, our clients are continually doing their own research on skin science from various sources on the Internet, some of which is not always factual. Knowing how to think critically about the information you are presented with can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking and scientifi c thinking go hand in hand. Critical thinking involves determining the validity of claims. Scientifi c thinking takes that process a step further by introducing a process for verifying specifi c claims or hypotheses. These are essential skills to develop not only for the treatment room, but in your personal life as well. How Can I Improve My Critical Thinking in the Treatment Room? Many exercises and resources can help you develop your critical thinking skills. Here are six approachable ideas for enhancing how you think—in the treatment room and outside of it. Critical Thinking 6 Approachable Ideas for Treatment Room Success by Susanne Schmaling