This live, interactive, 3-hour online course introduces participants to the principles and techniques of solution-focused practices to enhance engagement quickly. Participants will learn how to engage clients through impactful questions, activate their agency, and create actionable plans using scaling questions. The course also introduces “amygdala whispering” and mapping “very important presences” to broaden solution possibilities, with video demonstrations showcasing these techniques in diverse contexts.

Designed for mental health professionals, educators, and behavioral health providers, this course offers practical tools to foster meaningful connections and navigate complex systems effectively—one conversation at a time.

Zoom Link: https://link.cumulusglobal.com/u/11b0fed6/nNukq6Gp7xG1rdXEhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Flukinc.zoom.us%2Fj%2F99664493340%3Fpwd%3D0HqgmnswIveW7BKEyYITmIj2WJjSWa.1

Last Updated: November 2024

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, mental health counselors, educators, behavioral health practitioners, and medical professionals appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

• Participants will describe solution-focused questions that facilitate rapid engagement with clients.
• Participants will identify ways to activate clients’ agency and create plans using scaling questions.
• Participants will recognize the concept of mapping “very important presences” in clients’ lives to broaden the potential for solutions.
• Participants will observe video demonstrations illustrating solution-focused techniques in diverse contexts.

This course consists of the following components. The program must be completed in order, and your certificate of completion will only be given once all components are complete.

1. Live online lecture
2. Course Evaluation
3. Certificate of Completion

Participants will be assessed in the following manner:

• Class Participation: Participants are invited to clarify things they do not understand, pose questions, offer ideas, and broaden perspectives. Participants are encouraged to participate in exercises and discussions.

3  CE Credit/Clock Hours are available for this live course.

Please see our Continuing Education Information page for information about CE credits, clock hours, and our accreditations and approvals for psychologists, social workers, and counselors.

Participants should check with their professional licensing boards to ensure that a specific course will be accepted for their continuing education requirements.

To receive continuing education hours, the participant must attend the entire online presentation with their camera on, engage in all activities, and complete the course evaluation.

Upon successfully completing the course, participants will be given instructions on downloading and printing their Certificates of Completion.

No conflicts of interest or commercial support are present for the CE program, instructor, or presentation.

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