Course Code: REL-BHC-0-USFBTICP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the core principles of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and how they are used in practice.
Identify the techniques used in SFBT, such as scaling questions, the Miracle Question, and others.
Name common clinical challenges addressed through SFBT and how to tailor interventions in various behavioral health contexts.
Outline:
Section 1: Implementing the Core Principles of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Becoming Solution-Focused
The Stance of the Therapist
Vanessa: Therapist Using SFBT
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Techniques to Use With Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Techniques to Prompt Solutions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: When and Where to Use SFBT
Addressing Common Clinical Challenges With SFBT
Practice Settings Using SFBT
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn Falbo-Woodson received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor. Kathryn served on the National Association of Social Work-NC Chapter Board of Directors and currently participates as a member. Kathryn served as a member and president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter Board of Directors. She owns her private practice, Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert for Relias. Before joining Relias, Kathryn worked as a psychotherapist in integrated care outpatient clinics and community-based mental healthcare settings. She has trained healthcare professionals, law enforcement, clergy, and lay people in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, and other crisis-related interventions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.