Description:

“Common factors” or “specific techniques” – what really creates lasting change in brief therapy? This course presents ways of using both components together in a flexible solution-focused approach. Through collaborative conversation, tailored to client preferences, this approach creates positive expectancy, inviting amplification of what works and changing what does not. When more is needed – in the spirit of – “if it doesn’t work, do something different” – specific techniques are seamlessly introduced and integrated into solution-focused conversations.

Educational Objectives:

1. To name three common factors that appear to be present when treatment is effective.
2. To describe three variables considered by the solution-focused therapist when considering introduction of a technique from another approach.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*