Solution-focused Practice Open Course
Fridays 16th & 23rd May (09:30am-4:30pm) + Friday 20th June (09:00-13:00).
ABOUT SOLUTION-FOCUSED PRACTICE
Solution-focused practice (SFP) is a versatile strengths-based and person-centred approach to working with people on the changes they want. It remains highly countercultural, where the dominant culture in people work remains problem-focused, deficit-framing and 'fixing'.
Solution-focused practice (SFP) is a versatile strengths-based and person-centred approach to working with people on the changes they want. It remains highly countercultural, where the dominant culture in people work remains problem-focused, deficit-framing and 'fixing'.
The focus is on the person's preferred future (rather than past and present problems), on their strengths and resourcefulness, and on any progress so far. These conversations of possibility, hope and strength can be powerful as the person seeks clues for change.
By focusing on what’s going well and progress already made, amplifying strengths and resourcefulness, and believing in the competence and potential of the person, we create the conditions in which they can begin to identify their way forward.
While SFP's origins are in individual therapy, its power has long been evidenced in social care, health, community work and schools, and it's used too in staff/ human resource management, coaching and supervision, and organisational development.
The mindset, ideas, values and skills of solution-focused practice are helpful to anyone who works with people to facilitate change.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This is a skills-based course that introduces all the core elements of the model, provides lots of structured practice opportunities, and creates space for questions and reflections throughout. It's intensive while fascinating and enjoyable, with a lively culture of enquiry and learning.
The course runs with one week between Days 1 & 2, and the 3rd Day (a 1/2 day) a month later. The gaps give space for learners to go back into their job with SF in mind, noticing possibilities for application, perhaps having a go, and collecting questions and reflections to bring back to the course.
The trainer is Marc Gardiner, Zebra's Solution-focused Practice Lead. Marc has 25 years' experience as a Solution-focused trainer, therapist and reflective practice facilitator.
Solution-focused Practice Open Course:
Dates & Times:
Friday 16th May - 9:30am-4:30pm
Friday 23rd May - 9:30am -4:30pm
Friday 20th June - 9am-1pm
Where? Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre, PL1 4LQ
Cost: £200 + VAT - discounts for block bookings & self-financing.