Solution-Focused Brief Therapy & Counselling
Create real impact in your clients’ lives with a solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach – an effective, strength-based intervention that represents a paradigm shift from classical problem-focused / symptom-based interventions.
The Solution-Focused Brief Therapy & Counselling program equips you with solution-building skills at a specialist level. You will practice the skills needed to conduct interviews that use clients’ existing strengths and resources to help them find solutions to a wide range of human difficulties.
Developed by Canada’s leading faculty of education*, this program is delivered by award-winning facilitators and researchers and industry professionals.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject
This program has been approved by the Ontario Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists and psychological associates. Courses are accredited by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
PLEASE NOTE: The SFBTC Program is undergoing a programmatic review over academic year 2023-2024, and courses have been scheduled up until August 2024 at which point the Program and courses will pause. More information will be shared as we near the end of the Program Review period.
What You’ll Learn
Through a collaborative, supportive, online environment you’ll explore the solution-focused approach and foster greater resilience, self-care, and positive mindset for yourself, and your clients.
Your SFBTC practice will lead to better interactions with individuals, groups, and organizations in which clients’ existing strengths and resources are leveraged to enhance possibilities for positive change. You’ll develop greater interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills that are useful in enhancing relationships and performance at work, at home, and in the community.
Note: Courses can be taken individually in any order, but if your goal is to complete certificate, we recommend taking courses in the following order:
- Foundation Assumptions, Theory & Skills
- Any 3 SFBTC Elective
- Single Session Practicum
- Clinical Case Presentation
Who Should Enroll in this Program
Individuals who have obtained a minimum bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s level training in psychology or a counselling related degree,
or in some cases individuals with significant counselling experience or non-university-based education.
Most Commonly Related Occupations
Psychologists
Psychotherapists
Counsellors
Social Workers
Health Care Practitioners
Community Support Professionals
Educators and Educational Administrators
Program Overview
PLEASE NOTE: The SFBTC Program is undergoing a programmatic review over academic year 2023-2024, and courses have been scheduled up until August 2024 at which point the Program and courses will pause. More information will be shared as we near the end of the Program Review period.
Program Length
6-12 Months
(or up to 24 months)
Format
Online
Class Size
Under 30 Learners
Course Duration
Each course is two days (6 hours per day)
Effort
12-24 hours per course
Total Investment
$2,620 (HST Exempt)
($415 per course and $545 for single session practicum)
Ready to Enroll or Have Questions?
We’re ready to support your continuing education journey. Contact us today to find out whether this program is right for you.
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