All mental health clinicians should be able to utilise aspects of solution focused brief therapy. This one day workshop will cover:
· Theoretical underpinnings of the solution-focused model
· Contrasting problem-focused with solution-focused methods
· Assumptions made in SFBT
· Techniques of SFBT
o A different approach to empathy
o Listening with solution building ears
o Strengths-based talk
o The miracle question
o Exception questions
o Scaling questions
At the end of this training, participants will:
· Be able to differentiate problem-focused from solution focused approaches
· Have explored through class exercises the aspects of SFBT which fit best with their personal therapeutic style
· Be able to apply the basic techniques of SFBT in their practice
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