Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Community Mental Health
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with a specific focus on application within community mental health settings. Participants will examine the theoretical foundations developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, master core techniques including the miracle question, exception questions, and scaling questions, and develop competency in adapting SFBT for mandated clients, crisis presentations, and populations with chronic mental illness. Ethical considerations unique to brief therapy in under-resourced settings are also addressed.
2
CE Hours
4
Modules
17
Quiz Questions
1
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Describe the theoretical foundations of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg
- Apply core SFBT techniques, including the miracle question, exception questions, and scaling questions
- Adapt SFBT for mandated clients, crisis presentations, and populations with chronic mental illness
- Apply SFBT within under-resourced community mental health settings
- Identify ethical considerations unique to delivering brief therapy in under-resourced settings
Who it's for
Licensed mental health professionals (LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, NCCs)
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 2 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.