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The Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy is committed to providing outstanding training in the growing field of Solution-focused Brief Therapy. Over the years we have offered training to thousands of therapists, educators, and business people all over the world, and have provided counseling and therapy for a wide array of presenting problems.

We also have been involved in state of the art research, and our staff are known internationally as leaders in the field.

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What is Solution-Focused Therapy?

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), also called simply Solution-Focused Therapy, is an evidenced-based psychotherapy approach that was developed by Steve de Shazer (1940-2005), and Insoo Kim Berg (1934-2007) and their colleagues beginning in the late 1970’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As the name suggests, SFBT is future-focused, goal-directed, and focuses on solutions, rather than on the problems that brought clients to seek therapy.

What Does the Research Say About Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?

The conclusion of the two meta-analyses and the systematic reviews, and the over-all conclusion of the most recent scholarly work on SFBT, is that Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is an effective approach to the treatment of psychological problems, with effect sizes similar to other evidenced-based approaches, such as CBT and IPT, but that these effects are found in fewer average sessions, and using an approach style that is more benign (Gingerich et al, 2012; Trepper & Franklin, 2012).

The Institute for Solution Focused Therapy is pleased to announce several trainings for the upcoming year.

SUMMER INTENSIVE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN SOLUTION-FOCUSED FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICE

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This weeklong workshop is for you if you are in need of inspiration and hope in your work. Have an opportunity to practice solution focused skills through role plays, lively discussions and video case examples. Leave with practical “how to” skills that you can immediately use with the clients you serve. Additional benefits include caring for yourself while caring for others. Come get inspired and energized!

Who is this for: clinicians, social workers, psychologists, nurses, physicians, educators and nutritionists.

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Solution-Focused Fundamentals and Practice Online Blended Certificate Course

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Coaching For Medical Professionals, Educators, and Clinicians

The Solution-Focused Approach can be used successfully to find satisfying outcomes for both patients and clinicians alike. My hope is for clients to build on and rekindle excitement and enthusiasm for their profession, enhance feelings of hope and optimism and offer practical “how to” skills to enhance your career.

Working in the medical field requires great skill, stamina and resilience and consequently can be highly fulfilling and stressful. I am pleased to be offering individual and small group Solution-Focused Coaching for people working in the medical profession including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nutritionists, and other medical professionals.

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Customized Training Programs

We are pleased to offer customized on-site trainings.We also now provide trainings in the Greater New England area.

All of our training hours can be used towards the International Solution-Focused Practitioner Certificate.We are members of the International Association of Solution-Focused Training Institute.

COMING SOON: Solution Focused Academic Advising: A Tool to Promote Retention
Date: TBA
Framingham State University

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Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer. Our “Best Hope” for the newsletter
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Solution-Focused Therapy.
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