Like most new social workers at the time, I graduated with a basic
knowledge of psycho-dynamic psychotherapy. 30 years ago that was
the state of the art. However, by nature, I tend to be practical
and I was convinced that there had to be a more effective and efficient
way of holding useful conversations...
Solution-Focused Training
The Focus of SF Training is on the Practical:
- How ot use pre-change questions
- How to use future questions
- How to use the miracle question.
- How to use exception qustions.
- How to make numbers work using scaling.
- How to use coping questions.
- How to develop compliments.
- How to develop between session suggestions.
- How to apply SF to different problems, situations and contexts.
- How to think like a solution-builder
What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
The
basic ideas for solution-focus brief therapy began over 30 years
ago. Steve de Shazer became interested in what people do that
help them find solutions to the problems that brought them into his
office. This was a very different way of thinking about therapy
(it still is). De Shazer learned to ask useful questions
and these questions helped the client think in more positive and useful
ways about their predicaments...
| Introducing Joel
- A
solution-focused therapist, trainer, supervisor, and organizational
consultant with over 30 years of post-graduate experience.
- A frequent presenter of solution-focused practice at conferences.
- Co-author
of articles on solution-focus published in professional journals
including two with Insoo Kim Berg, an original co-developer of the
solution-focused approach. (see resume).
- A founding member of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Association (www.sfbta.org).
- Completed
Advanced Methods Training In Solution- Focused Brief Therapy, and
Advanced Supervision Seminar in Solution-Focused Therapy with the
co-developers, Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer, at the Brief Family
Therapy Center, the home of Solution-Focus in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
- Completed
and certified in advanced training in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy with The
New York Milton H. Ericksonian Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD), and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
For
further information about training, click "Training" above. For
further information about me, see "About Joel" above. Click to
see my upcoming presentation and training schedule. For further information, contact Joel
Privacy Statement | Author of:
Solution-Focused Brief Practice with Long -Term Clients in Mental Health Services: "I'm More Than My Label" (Co-author: Dr. Thorana Nelson)
 Solution-Focused Practice in End-Of-Life & Grief Counseling[Click on either book for further information or to order] Announcing the Next SFBTA Conference
The
next Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Association Conference will take
place from November 17-20, 2010. The conference is going to be in
the scenic Canadian Rockies in Banff. As usual a stimulating array of
workshops is being planned as well as pre and post conference
workshops.
[click to read more]Article
In 1997, I pubished an article co-authored with Insoo Kim Berg entitled Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Long-Term Problems. The
article outlined the basics of solution-focused brief practice and its
specific application to working with those who have been diagnosed with
serious mental illness. Since the article is no longer availible
for purchase, I have made it availible for download here.
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