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Introduction to Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused therapeutic approach which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than dwelling on problems. Elements of the desired solution often are already present in the client’s life, and become the basis for ongoing change. The therapist intervenes only to the extent necessary, with treatment usually lasting for less than six sessions. SFBT was developed by Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg, and the team at the Brief Family Therapy Center of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the mid-1980's. Course Facilitator: The course facilitator and Company Director, Seán Foy, is a qualified Addiction Counsellor and Social Worker with over 18 years experience in the caring professions. In September 2010, Seán was invited to the European SFBTA Conference in Malmo, Sweden where he delivered a presentation on Solution Focused models of Harm Reduction to over 300 European delegates. Seán has delivered training in this field for The Dublin, Galway and Belfast Simon Communities, The De Paul Trust Ireland, The Homeless Agency, The Peter McVerry Trust, Crosscare, Bushypark Treatment Centre and various Drugs Task Forces. Seán is also a member of The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and he regularly delivers lectures at NUI Galway as part of the Masters in Social Work and the Clinical Doctorate in Psychology and is a frequent guest lecturer with the school of Social Work faculty in the London Metropolitan University.
Programme Duration
The 2 day workshop on Solution Focused Brief Therapy is delivered in Galway and Dublin by Company Director Seán Foy. The next SFBT workshop will take place in Dublin:
- May 24th and 25th 2012 - All Hallows College, Dublin (9:30-4:30)
Workshops and in house training courses on Solution Focused Brief Therapy can also be run as requested to groups of staff or organizations. Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or at info@thelearningcurve.ie for further information. In order to maximize learning groups will be limited to a maximum of 20 students per course.
Programme certification
Certificate in “Introduction to Solution Focused Brief Therapy” from The Learning Curve Institute
Programme Aims
The objective of this two day workshop is to provide the theory of Solution Focused Brief Therapy and the space to practice the skills associated with Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Learning Outcomes
- To equip participants with the tools to develop and build on their own counseling skills.
- To build on and expand existing knowledge, in relation to Solution Focused Brief Therapy within the group.
- To enhance confidence in participants use of Solution Focused Brief Therapy Skills.
- To become familiar with the theory of Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- To provide space and time for participants to become familiar with Solution Focused Brief Therapy and use of its core skills.
Entry Requirements
None
Assessment
Assessment will be carried out through continuous assessment of roleplays and exercises.
Other Information
The Learning Curve Institute offers a unique post course support system whereby students are provided with the contact details of the lecturer and are free to contact him/her with any questions they may have.
Materials
Students will each be supplied with a hardback notebook, folder and pen for the duration of the course. No other books are needed as all materials will be supplied by The Learning Curve Institute.
Venue
- Thursday and Friday, May 24th and 25th - 9:30am-4:30pm - All Hallows College, Dublin
The 2 day workshop on Solution Focused Brief Therapy will also be delivered in Galway and Dundalk over the summer.
Contact Details
Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or info@thelearningcurve.ie for more information.
