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Solution-focused work with trauma and abuse
Solution-focused work in mental health
Strengths and solutions in schools
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Discovering strengths and constructing possibilities when working with trauma and abuse
Many therapists are immobilised by the idea that therapy with clients who have experienced sexual abuse or severe trauma is somehow different or more specialised. Sexual abuse and trauma test the Solution-focused assertion that problem and solution are not necessarily connected!
This course will contrast notions of ongoing damage with the idea that people who have suffered abuse and trauma can build new views of self and possibilities for a successful future. Looking forward will be suggested as a more useful focus, although ideas for looking back in creative, helpful ways will also be addressed.
The course will focus on adolescents and adults who experienced sexual abuse, violence and other kinds of trauma and who present with difficulties of guilt, depression, poor self-esteem, relationship problems, etc. It will offer a practical framework for therapy derived from the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach and recent Strengths perspective research and a more hopeful and positive way to approach post-traumatic stress. The course includes practical exercises that can be used with individuals or groups that assist in identifying and strengthening personal strengths and resources.
Well presented - [they] kept it interesting and relevant, with good use of practical examples from real experience. I found learning Solution-focused questioning valuable, particularly being able to practice in the role play with feedback and without the chance of stuffing up.
- Simone Potter, UnitingCare Burnside
The course refreshed and re-energised me with respect to working within a Solution-focused framework and incresed my confidence in being able to work with people who have experienced trauma or abuse.
- Melissa Ruscoe, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Northern Sydney Area Health
Parramatta — 26 & 27 May 2008 — ($330 incl GST)
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