Solution-Focused Skills in Practice: 6-Week Bitesize Training

Solution-Focused Skills in Practice: 6-Week Bitesize Training

By Re-Mind Services managed by Family Based Solutions

6-week CPD training in Solution-Focused skills. Bitesize sessions with tools & tasks to shift conversations from problems to possibilities

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Location

Online

Agenda

Week 1 – The Roots of Solution-Focused Practice


A brief history of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Core assumptions that shape the approach How SFBT differs from traditional problem-focused methods

Week 2 – Best Hopes and Building Purpose


Understanding the importance of “best hopes” How to create collaborative goals with clients, patients, or students Using hopeful language to set the tone for change

Week 3 – Scaling Conversations


Introduction to scaling questions and their impact Creative ways to use scaling with individuals and groups Practising scales to measure progress and motivation

Week 4 – The Miracle Day Question


Exploring one of the most powerful tools in SFBT Adapting the miracle question to different settings (education, health, families) Using it to inspire possibility and vision

Week 5 – From Problems to Solutions


Understanding the difference between problem-focused and solution-focused conversations Techniques to reframe challenges into opportunities Complimenting and amplifying strengths

Week 6 – Follow-Up Sessions and Progress Tracking


How to conduct effective follow-up sessions Tools to track progress over time Integrating best hopes, scaling, and noticing into ongoing work Planning for sustainable practice beyond the course

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Health • Mental health

This 6-week CPD-accredited training is designed for professionals in education, health, social care, counselling, and community services who want to build confidence in using a Solution-Focused approach.

Delivered in bitesize one-hour lunchtime sessions, this course makes learning accessible and manageable while still offering depth and practice opportunities.

Dates:

  • Thursday 16 April 2026, 12:30–13:30
  • Thursday 23 April 2026, 12:30–13:30
  • Thursday 30 April 2026, 12:30–13:30
  • Thursday 7 May 2026, 12:30–13:30
  • Thursday 14 May 2026, 12:30–13:30
  • Thursday 21 May 2026, 12:30–13:30

What to expect each week:

  • A focused introduction to a core Solution-Focused principle or skill
  • Space to practise through guided questions and exercises
  • Weekly “noticing” and homework tasks to embed learning into real-life practice
  • Time for reflection and discussion with like-minded professionals

Learning outcomes:

  • Gain a clear understanding of the principles of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Develop practical tools such as scaling, complimenting, and future-focused questions
  • Learn how to shift conversations from problems to possibilities
  • Build confidence in applying solution-focused techniques in your everyday role
  • Enhance your resilience and effectiveness in supporting others

By the end of the 6 weeks, you will leave with a toolkit of strategies you can immediately use in your work — creating purposeful, hopeful and impactful conversations.

Facilitators
Ayse Adil and Joe Lettieri are the co-founders of Family Based Solutions, a UK-based organisation specialising in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Together, they have supported thousands of families and trained professionals across education, health, social care, and community services. With extensive experience delivering workshops in the UK and internationally, they bring both expertise and real-world insight to their training, equipping professionals with practical skills that create lasting change.

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Apr 16 · 4:30 AM PDT