CERTIFICATE
Training at BRIEF
BRIEF has been training since 1989 and most solution focused professionals in Britain and many in Europe began with BRIEF. Many have since become significant contributors to the development of the approach. In most therapies four days training would not constitute a sufficient grounding for future competence yet with solution focused brief therapy this has been the case: a four day course has provided a sufficient basis for ultimate proficiency.
The simplicity of the approach and BRIEF’s commitment to skills-based training share credit for this re-evaluation of what it takes to become a competent therapeutic practitioner. It is to recognise (and celebrate) the commitment of BRIEF’s past trainees who have persevered with the self-development of their skills that this Certificate has been conceived.
What is it and who is it for?
The Certificate in Solution Focused Practice is a means to acknowledge the training and experience of the many thousands of professionals who have trained with BRIEF and to create a structure whereby the acquisition of solution focused skills can be formally recognised. The Certificate will provide evidence of the holder’s active interest in solution focused practice and his or her ability to use basic solution focused skills in their everyday work.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
1. Have attended eight days of training with BRIEF including at least six days skills training. Skills-based courses are:
Introductory Courses
Staying Brief
Coaching
Supervision and Consultation
10 Skills Courses
The remaining two days training can include any event run by BRIEF.
(Courses run by BRIEF within your agency qualify.)
Essay guidelines
A brief description of workplace and description of your job 100-150 words
Description of the solution focused model as you interpret it 400-500 words
Description of the way you use solution focused ideas at work 1500-2000 words
Description of a recent piece of work which will illustrate your ability to put solution focused skills into practice
800-1200 words
The essay must be typed and double spaced and cite references when appropriate.
2. Complete an essay of 3000-3500 words demonstrating an understanding of the solution focused approach, how it is used in the applicant's work setting and including a detailed case example from the applicant’s current work.
How to apply
You will need to have evidence of attendance at the required courses especially if the course has been run within your organisation. If you do not have certificates for all your courses we may be able to help you with verification provided you know when and where the courses were.
Once your attendance for the requisite number of days has been verified you will be invited to submit an essay as described above.
Again you may want to clarify what the essay needs to show with us before you begin.
When the essay has been deemed to be sufficient evidence of your current commitment to and basic competence in solution focused practice the Certificate will be awarded.
Contact Chris Iveson to discuss your application
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