structure of Solution- Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This manual will follow the standardized format and include each of the components recommended by Carroll and Nuro (1997). The following sections are included: (a) overview, description and rationale of SFBT; (b) goals and goal setting in SFBT; (c) how SFBT is contrasted with fileslib. In solution focused groups, the focus of the conversation is on those times when a group member's problem is not a problem. The beauty of such groups emerges when members observe how others are able to discover such problem-free times, motivating them to try and find such discoveries within themselves. When group members participate in this collaborative process, the strategies grow geometrically. The result? Group conversations become even more efficient in promoting discussion of problem Solution-focused therapists are co-authors who help the client rewrite his problem saturated story. de Shazer (1984) sees therapist and client as tennis players on the same side of the net, the therapist is not an observer on the sidelines. There exist no definitive explanations or descriptions of reality. What Is Solution-Focused Therapy Used For? Solution-focused therapy is a type of treatment that highlights a patient's ability to solve problems, rather than focusing on how the problem was created. SFT practitioners focus on goal-oriented questioning to assist a client in moving into a future-oriented direction. SFT has been successfully applied to a wide variety of client concerns due to its broad application. Setting the goals is highly important for successful Solution
Solution-Focused Group Therapy (1 day, 6.5 CE Hours): This course is designed to teach therapists and other clinical professionals who have been previously introduced to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy as it was originally developed by Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer how to implement this approach within a group setting. How to address group norms and how to find a group theme will also be addressed. This course is specifically designed to ensure clinical professionals can leave