LEADING THE WAY
BRIEF has led the way in introducing the Solution Focused approach to the UK and has played a significant role, recognised throughout the world, in the development of Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Founded in 1989 BRIEF has become Europe’s largest provider of Solution Focused training.
BRIEF - Europe's Leading Supplier of Solution Focused Training
BRIEF, originally founded in 1989 as the Brief Therapy Practice, is now Europe's largest provider of solution focused training with over 4000 professionals from the NHS, local authorities, education and the private sector attending courses each year. BRIEF specialises in short courses aimed at giving experienced professionals added skills. Our courses are practical and are designed to make it possible for participants to quickly make use of the ideas in their everyday work.
Latest News
Our ‘minimalism project’ continues to offer surprises, not least because of the reducing number of sessions we are spending with our clients. We are revisiting de Shazer’s original ideas and reconsidering some abandoned techniques.We are...
Every organisation uses instruments and tools of all sorts, sales reports, other reports,questionnaires and evaluation forms for a range of analytical purposes. This workshop demonstrates a variety of possibilities for adapting traditional tools in a...
For several years increasing numbers of solution focused practitioners have been drawn towards mindfulness. Because its attention to the smallest details of life mirrors exactly solution focused techniques such as the ‘miracle question’ and, because...
Publications
Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a counselling and consultation model developed in the 1980s by Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg...
Price: £13.50
This book has been written by three occupational therapists. It is a valuable resource for anybody working in the fields of...
Price: £16.50
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TRAINING
BRIEF offers training in the Solution Focused approach, in Solution Focused Coaching and Leadership as well as in Team Building and Conflict Resolution.
In addition to a national programme of courses BRIEF will deliver training tailor-made for you in your organisation.
THERAPY & COUNSELLING & COACHING
BRIEF offers appointments for individuals, couples and families from its Central London base. Appointments can normally be offered within two weeks.
There is more information about the approach in action on this site or do contact us for more information.
SOLUTIONS IN EDUCATION
Education has proven one of the most enthusiastic adopters of the Solution Focused approach. BRIEF can offer training in the Solution Focused approach in Schools and for professionals working in and around education.