Description
Workshop 5. NAVIGATING THE PARADIGM SHIFT IN PSYCHOLOGY – Solution Focused Brief Therapy
7 General HPCSA CPD Points
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Dates: 18 March 2025
Time: 08:00 – 16:30
Early Bird: R2 125-00 (includes tea/coffee and snacks as well as lunch)
Price: R2 500-00 (includes tea/coffee and snacks as well as lunch)
Workshop Venue: Conference Centre, 1 Duncombe Ave, Forest Town, Johannesburg
Presenter: Dr Arnoud Huibers (Netherlands)
Workshop Outline:
Psychology has traditionally been a problem solving and analytical space working toward helping the client resolve past issues. Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a paradigm shift in psychology as it focuses on helping the client create change and betterness. Solution Focused therapy requires the therapist to create a mind shift in their beliefs about the client, therapy and about change.
This one-day workshop is a unique opportunity for practitioners to immerse themselves in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, learning from Dr Arnoud Huibers, one of the field’s most respected practitioners, from the Netherlands. Join us for an enriching experience that will expand your professional skills and perspectives in psychological therapy. This dynamic training course is designed to be highly interactive, encouraging active learning through practice and demonstration.
Aims of the workshop:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of solution-focused working, its philosophy, and its approach
- Enhance skills in asking impactful, solution-focused questions to explore clients’ needs and strengths
- Develop creative thinking abilities and adopt alternative approaches for building trust and collaboration
- Strengthen communication skills to interact empathetically and respectfully with clients
Outcomes of the workshop:
- Apply a Solution Focused mindset
- To ground clients and make them feel heard
- Explore the client’s needs with empathy and kindness
- Formulate powerful Solution Focused questions
- Practice creativity and flexibility
- Pivot between empathy and change
