[Audio Only] BT08 Short Course 10 – Common Factors and Specific Techniques in Brief Therapy: A Solution-Focused Perspective – Ellen Quick, PhD

Description:Description:

“Common factors” or “specific techniques” – what really creates lasting change in brief therapy? This course presents ways of using both components together in a flexible solution-focused approach. Through collaborative conversation, tailored to client preferences, this approach creates positive expectancy, inviting amplification of what works and changing what does not. When more is needed – in the spirit of – “if it doesn’t work, do something different” – specific techniques are seamlessly introduced and integrated into solution-focused conversations.“Common factors” or “specific techniques” – what really creates lasting change in brief therapy? This course presents ways of using both components together in a flexible solution-focused approach. Through collaborative conversation, tailored to client preferences, this approach creates positive expectancy, inviting amplification of what works and changing what does not. When more is needed – in the spirit of – “if it doesn’t work, do something different” – specific techniques are seamlessly introduced and integrated into solution-focused conversations.

Educational Objectives:Educational Objectives:

1. To name three common factors that appear to be present when treatment is effective. To name three common factors that appear to be present when treatment is effective.
2. To describe three variables considered by the solution-focused therapist when considering introduction of a technique from another approach. To describe three variables considered by the solution-focused therapist when considering introduction of a technique from another approach.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality**Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*