Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short term and goal focused therapeutic approach, whereby the focus is on what clients want to achieve rather than on the problem.  The approach is present and future focused, looking at solutions and the already present client resources to build upon and become the basis for ongoing change.  The method is well regarded for its respectfulness to clients, use in time limited contexts, and applicability to a wide range of presenting issues, including depression/anxiety, family and relationship issues, and drug/alcohol misuse.  This course is for education, health, welfare or other counselling professionals who want to gain knowledge in simple yet effective strategies for working with clients, to obtain relatively quick changes in clients’ thoughts/behaviour and emotions, and to access client’s strengths and resources.

In this experiential, two day workshop, participants will learn:

• An overview of the practice and its historical foundations
• Research and evidence for the practice, including limitations
• Principles and assumptions of the therapy
• When the style of therapy may be appropriate
• Session structures, including key questions
• When it is appropriate to conclude therapy, reasons of restricted progress and ideas on how to manage ‘stuck’ clients
• Qualities of the solution focussed therapist
• How to apply SFBT

Duration: Two day

Cost (GST Inc): $440

Date and course code: 5101F 6 & 7 August