Using a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach to help people achieve their potential

Solution Focused Brief Therapy promotes a strengths based approach which focuses on the positives.  This training provides useful tools to help motivate clients and team members and can enhance improve staff morale.  The programme is particularly useful for managers responsible for professional development, staff appraisals and wellbeing initiatives. The techniques are used widely in coaching.

This two day training is ideal for any person involved in underpinning, strengthening and improving current work efficacy. The course will provide the space and time for participants to become familiar with SFBT and the use of its core skills. The programme can be delivered face to face or live on Zoom.

 

“I enjoyed the model itself, the practical elements of case studies and role plays, and the style of facilitation was engaging. The pacing was good for digesting the theory and I left feeling like I had a deeper understanding of the model than I would have done if the course had been shorter. Thoroughly enjoyed the training and have been implementing it in my client and group work since."

Jessica Hurrell, Mental Health Recovery Support Worker, SHINE, December 2022

 

"The trainer was faultless. He made is easy to ask questions and speak in front of the group. His humour added to the heavier pieces of the course. I loved the interactive exercises. The content was engaging. The course length was perfect. It worked well in a remote environment.”

Angelina Lavelle, Student Advisor, Maynooth University Access Programme, January 2022

 

“I liked both theory and practice, but Sean’s presentation skills with humour and simplicity really ‘grounded’ the SFBT concept for me as it cemented some of the skills I am already using, while providing extra tools for my arsenal.”

Deirdre Blewitt, Clinical Support Worker, Mindspace Mayo, May 2021

What the training will cover

This training provides an overview of the techniques used in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and explains how this approach can help people achieve their full potential. SFBT is a short-term goal-focused therapeutic approach, which helps people and teams change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.  This in turn assists in managing and motivating both the individual and teams in achieving their own organisational and personal goals.  The approach allows both the person or group to focus on the successes which exist and to build on these.

  1. Attendees will become familiar with the theory of Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  2. Participants will be given the space and time to become familiar with Solution Focused Brief Therapy and use of its core skills.
  3. Their confidence will be enhanced in the use of Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques.
  4. Participants will be provided with the tools to develop and build on their own skills by interacting/intervening in a SFBT way.

What is involved

The methodology used in this training will be a combination of the following:

  1. Participants will be asked to contribute to the training both in the large group and also in smaller groups. There will be a number of exercises throughout the training that are designed for the group to be split up into smaller groups.
  2. The training will allow participants to contribute by using examples of anonymous people that they have worked with or are currently working with.
  3. The programme will incorporate some role plays that will encourage participants to put the theory of SFBT into practice.
  4. There will be handouts and information on relevant reading that will be distributed at each days training.
  5. The training will be flexible to the needs of the group. Individual scenarios and experiences will be accommodated and included.

Tailoring the training content

As all of our training is bespoke, we will consult you prior to delivery. A review of current practice within your organisation is offered and we will build a programme which meets any identified needs.

The Learning Curve Institute also offers a bespoke post-course support system whereby participants are provided with the contact details of the trainer and can contact them with questions they may have at any point subsequent to the training day.