Solution Focused Brief Therapy Overview - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Solution Focused Brief Therapy Overview

	Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) examines the philosophical foundation of social constructivism, successful termination criteria in goal negotiations and the SFBT approach of interviewing for solutions. This noncredit online course is for therapists from all over the world, including practitioners from the U.S., Australia, Europe, Asia and South Africa. A true community of professionals has been established to learn, discuss and practice the current theories and strategies of SFBT.
More ▼ Upon Course Completion You Will Be Able to: 1. Describe the theoretical differences between problem-solving and solution-building treatment models 2. Identify the solution-building conversations when listening in, or observe a session. 3. Plan and carry on a "solution-building conversation" with clients. 4. Develop language skills that will instill hope in clients while taking a "not-knowing" posture of curiosity and willingness to be surprised in conversations. 5. Engage in continuous client conversation with varying degrees of motivation or investment for change 6. Adapt Solution-Building approaches to various human services and mental health settings. Program Schedule The course requires an average of three hours a week online participation for 16 weeks, a total of 50 hours class attendance. A one-week introduction section allows you to get to know other students and become comfortable with the online format. There are four content areas (a.k.a. modules) that move in sequence. 5 CEU or 50 CEH are awarded at completion. Required Books/Reading Required textbook for the course is Interviewing for Solutions (3rd edition, 2001, published by W.W. Norton) by Insoo Kim Berg and Peter DeJong. You may purchase it at bookstores or Amazon.com. Other required readings, from professional journals, will be available online. Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Describe the theoretical differences between problem-solving and solution-building treatment models Identify the solution-building conversations when listening in, or observe a session Plan and carry on a "solution-building conversation" with clients Close ▲
	Notes You will be contacted by email one week before the starting date with the username and password required for the class. Access will be available the first day of class. This is an asynchronous platform.
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	Course Accessible: Apr. 7-Aug. 4 Location: Instructor: Teri Pichot, LCSW, MAC, LAC Fee: $1295 US Dollars CEUs: 5/CEHs: 50 Program No. 7770-Z115 Registration Deadline: Mon., Apr. 1

	Course Accessible: Nov. 3, 2013-Feb. 23, 2014 Location: Instructor: Teri Pichot, LCSW, MAC, LAC Fee: $1295 US Dollars CEUs: 5/CEHs: 50 Program No. 7770-6107 Registration Deadline: Fri., Oct. 25 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

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		Mary Pick, Program Manager, mpick@uwm.edu, 414-227-3353

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