Compass

The Solution-focused Brief Therapy approach immediately appeals to many clinicians because it is considered conceptually very simple; however it is easy to underestimate the discipline that the approach requires in order to be used effectively. Practitioners rapidly discover that SIMPLE does not necessarily mean EASY! We often joke that "there are only three questions" in Solution-focused Brief Therapy,  but those three questions demand a focus and a way of listening that is very different from the way most of us were trained.

This two-day intensive will do more than just introduce participants to Solution-focused ideas; it will IMMERSE them in it! This is a "hands-on" course, grounded in the reality of peoples' work with clients. The course will discuss the major components or tools of the Solution-focused approach in detail. Case examples and video examples will be used to demonstrate the various ideas and techniques in detail. These will not be "video highlights", we will examine the process of counselling sessions, including bits that didn't work so well. Exercises, group discussions and role-plays will allow participants to experience the ideas and to experiment in a friendly environment.

SFBT  can be applied in a range of settings eg schools, private practice, drug and alcohol etc but will be particularly suited to:

• people who have had some exposure to Solution-focused ideas and would benefit from more systematic training
• people who are interested and willing to explore a therapeutic approach that offers real hope to clients but some uncertainty to practitioners.

Michael Durrant is the director of the Brief Therapy Institute in Sydney. A psychologist and author with an international reputation in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Michael consults with agencies and teams in Australia and overseas and has presented more than 600 professional training workshops throughout the world. His vast knowledge of his subject combined with his engaging presentation style ensure that this is a program not to be missed for anybody wanting to gain a more in depth understanding of this approach .

Customer Comments

"Excellent ideas and practical approach to working with students. Looking forward to using this approach in my work immediately"

Guidance Offier

"Positive, practical, excellently presented. I'll take away some valuable workable ideas"

School Counsellor

"This is an excellent seminar - one of the best I have ever been to. Michael is an amazing presenter"

Counsellor

"I have since tried some of the Solution Focused Brief Therapy strategies and found them fantastic. Thanks for a very enlightening presentation. You have certainly had a huge impact on my work with young people. I look forward to further contact"

School Counsellor

'Thank you Michael for such a practical, positive and valuable day. I can see it all working. It's real. Brings together previous successes but then adds so much. The real examples and the repetition were really helpful. I feel hopeful. I feel Inspired'

Counsellor

"I enjoyed Michael Durrant's course tremendously. Great information and great presenter"

Guidance Officer

"Fantastic workshop - practical, relevant and incredibly useful for my work both as a school counsellor/anger management counsellor. would love to do more training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy"

Counsellor/Teacher

"Michael was excellent to listen to, very motivating and his clinical examples helped with processing the theory to everyday practice"

Registered Psychologist

"Thoroughly enjoyed listening - has given me a totally different focus when working with students. Would love to hear more from Michael"

Guidance Officer

"Excellent seminar. Well presented. Highly motivating"

Clinical Psychologist CAMHS