Train with BRIEF. Our comprehensive Course Programme offers the most flexible route to becoming an effective enabler of lasting change with individuals, families, groups, teams and whole organisations.
Find Out MoreSince 1989 BRIEF has delivered over 5000 days of agency-based training to organisations throughout the Public, Corporate and Voluntary sectors.
Find Out MoreSolution focused brief therapy is an approach to counselling that is brief and Solution focused brief therapy is an approach to counselling that is brief and effective.
Find Out MoreWe are the world’s leading centre for solution focused practice in therapy and counselling as well as in coaching, leadership, team building and conflict resolution.
BRIEF’s training programme is the most extensive in the world providing inspiration to front-line workers in health, education and social care as well as to senior executives in both public and private enterprise. BRIEF has delivered training in every corner of the UK as well as in over 20 countries across 4 continents. We have worked with drug and alcohol services in Greece, mining managers in Western Australia, Abu Dhabi health service workers, the staff of a school for children with hearing difficulties in Beirut and managers from 28 countries working for a global business and household name.
The BRIEF Diploma and Certificate is aimed at practitioners who have already attended short courses and started to use solution focused skills in their work. The BRIEF Diploma and Certificate is aimed at practitioners who have already attended short courses and started to use solution focused skills in their work.
BRIEF offers three certificates, a certificate in solution focused practice, another in solution focused coaching and a third in solution focused leadership. Applicants will choose the track that most interests them and fits best with their role and this choice will influence which of BRIEF'S courses they will need to complete.
| Location | Course | Course Date | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Louis Cauffman - Solution Tango | 13 Oct - 14 Oct 2016 | £300 | info | |
| London | Staying Brief - Adults | 20 Oct - 21 Oct 2016 | £330 | info | |
| Sheffield | SF Practice - 2-day Foundation Programme | 10 Nov - 11 Nov 2016 | £330 | info | |
| London | Solution Focused Groupwork | 14 Nov 2016 | £165 | info | |
| London | Solution Focused Leadership | 15 Nov - 16 Nov 2016 | £660 | info | |
| London | Solution Focused Coaching | 17 Nov - 18 Nov 2016 | £660 | info | |
| London | Solution Focused Consultation and Supervision | 24 Nov - 25 Nov 2016 | £330 | info | |
| London | Staying BRIEF with Children & Families | 01 Dec - 02 Dec 2016 | £330 | info |
The course will be sufficiently practical for each participant to be able to begin using solution focused skills when they return to work. It will also provide a basis for continued self-development.
Solution Focused Groupwork is becoming increasingly popular and has become a particular interest of Harvey Ratner who runs these courses.
The therapeutic alliance is often seen as crucial in bringing about change. How does the Solution Focused approach think about it?
Chris Iveson is leading teacher of solution-focused focused therapy and one of the founders of Brief in London. He was interviewed by psychiatrist Ben Furman during his teaching trip to Helsinki in October 2015.
