Solution Focused Therapy Training, Consultation and Supervision

Solution Focused work is ideal for these challenging times as the model meets the client’s needs in fewer sessions than traditional models and is applicable to a culturally diverse clientele. The techniques employed are non-judgmental and adhere to the “meet the client where they are” philosophy. Solution Focused Therapy focuses on “change talk” not “problem talk” and is applicable to both the micro and macro levels of working with individuals, families, groups, managed behavioral healthcare organizations, and other organizations. Solution Focused Therapy assumes people have their own resources and empowers them to create and realize their own solutions. The model emphasizes strong rapport and active participation by both client and therapist.

Training participants will learn a variety of interactional techniques that will enable clients to establish well-formed goals. The trainings will challenge participants to explore their assumptions about therapy and provide them with many hands-on techniques they will be able to incorporate immediately into their work. Susan has an exciting presenting style combining humor with the adult learning method while utilizing role plays, case examples, excellent handouts, and several videotaped sessions. The goal is for participants to leave with energy and enthusiasm for working with their clients, even those that are “difficult” and “resistant”.

Each training is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the agency. Training can be designed for half-day, one-day or two-days with clear, achievable goals set for each training.

Solution Focused Therapy: Virtual Private Practice

Individual and couples therapy for clients ages 7-120.   Therapy is only offered virtually at this time. Most insurances are accepted.  Availability is variable.

Crossing the Bridge, Integrating Solution Focused Therapy into Clinical Practice

This book is designed for providers as a guide to the Solution Focused model.  It contains explanations of Solution Focused theory and specific techniques for a first session and a later session.  There are helpful scripted dialogues of each technique, which helps the reader understand the language of the model.   Since the focus of the book is on integrating Solution Focused Therapy into Clinical Practice, there are integration tips at the end of each chapter.  This easy to read book is a great introduction to Solution Focused Therapy.