Solution Focused Therapy Training
Although I already use the Solution Focused Approach, it widened by understanding and gave me specific strategies such as The Change Balloon, Reframing and Analogies which I found particularly useful. The training was effective, met the criteria and was entertaining. Thank you.
Behaviour Support Teacher for OCC in Oxford
I will use this approach in my work with families, especially “looking for exceptions” and the Change Balloon – extremely useful toolkit of interventions.
Parent & Families Worker for Catch 22 in Epsom, Surrey
Thank you very much for the workshops at the Engaging Parents, Working with Diversity Conferences. They proved a great success as you will see from the snippets of feedback below:
Team Member for Trust for the Study of Adolescence in Brighton
The Prevention & Intervention training was received enthusiastically by Bracknell Forest children’s teams who are now using their skills in everyday situations
with the children and families they work with.
The training has changed our way of thinking and shifted the emphasis from problem solving to looking at change and possibilities.
The training was fun and very well presented and the next “batch” of social workers are waiting eagerly to complete the training.
The following comments were made by various attendees of the course.
“Yet another useful tool, the charts and visuals have helped me focus on what needs to change, not on what has gone wrong”
“It focused on strengths and possibilities”
“Very useful, I have been able to use the various tools in many different ways”
“It focused on language which is important, the presenters were knowledgeable and fun”
“I now use the graphics and task charts regularly and it has helped families focus more”
These were just a few of the comments – we are using the tools and have had some very good results. We are now able to offer families an alternative and by enabling them to take control – the results speak for themselves.
Manager for Bracknell Social Services
Reconfirmed that the Solution Focused Approach is highly beneficial and workable in all situations. Learnt some new strategies and feel inspired and confident to use them effectively
Learning Mentor in Middlesex
The training was brilliant – will really make a difference to my work with young people. Eileen was a joy – so enthusiastic and passionate about her work – a big thank you!
Schools Co-ordinator for Maidstone Community Support Centre
I found the training very rewarding and stimulating. The trainer has such passion it is absolutely fantastic. As a Mediator, I was delighted to discover that I was already using a lot of the techniques and skills Eileen spoke about. However I learned more and in different ways to use strategies – it was very thought provoking. I have already used the new skills and it was successful.
I believe that mediation work and SF work have so many parallels that it is essential to incorporate the brief therapy work into the general structure of mediation.
Family Neighbour Mediator for Medway Mediation
I found the training very interesting, informative and useful. The trainer was excellent – she kept my attention the whole time.
Victim Liaison Officer for Tonbridge YOT
I found the course very informative and entertaining. The trainer is a brilliant communicator and her laid back approach is very refreshing.
Mediator for West Kent Mediation
I enjoyed the day with a very good trainer. I feel positive and more confident about approaching this subject now.
Co-ordinator for MINK Mediation in Kent
