Description:

What sets the Solution Focused Approach apart is the clinician’s deliberate focus on what the client wants instead of focusing on what the client does not want or even their presenting problem. A clinician using this approach must be comfortable enough with solution building language to be able to engage clients into a detailed conversation of their preferred future even though the client may be experience significant troubles in their life. In this workshop the presenter will demonstrate using the language of the Solution Focused Approach with clients, using video examples of real sessions, even when they are experiencing significant pain. The presenter will also lead group exercises and discussion to allow the group to practice using the skills demonstrated.

Educational Objectives:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the process of a Solution Focused conversation regardless of the problem that led the client into therapy.
2. Demonstrate awareness of the research support to the use of this approach.

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