Diploma in SF Practice
The BRIEF Diploma is aimed at practitioners who have already attended short courses and started to use solution focused skills in their work. Course members who successfully complete the course will be awarded the BRIEF Diploma in Solution Focused Practice.
Entry Requirements
- relevant experience in a social care, health, education, counselling/therapy or coaching setting
- an application and a 1500 word statement demonstrating an understanding of the solution-focused approach and its use in the applicant's work setting
- at least 8 days training in solution focused practice with BRIEF, which must include an Introductory course and at least one Staying Brief course
- ability to undertake 60 hours of solution-focused practice during the course to be supervised by a person experienced in using the solution-focused approach
- able to bring taped examples of their work throughout the course
- two references
Course Requirements
In order to be awarded the Diploma in Solution Focused Practice by BRIEF, the student must:
- maintain a satisfactory attendance and fully participate in all elements of the course
- be able to submit taped examples of their practice
- complete all the required pieces of work, both assessed and non-assessed
- where work is to be handed in, submit all the required pieces of work by the given dates (except where an extension has been given in exceptional circumstances)
- reach the required standard for the two assessed assignments*
- produce a placement portfolio which demonstrates competence as a solution focused practitioner. The portfolio will include a report by the student’s supervisor
*students may, at the discretion of the course leaders, be able to resubmit assessed assignments which do not reach the required standard at the first attempt.
Programme Outline
Skills Development
Students will practice interviewing skills based on their current work so the course is likely to enhance that work as well as teach skills. Skills training will be included in most components.
Presentations
There will be structured teaching by different members of BRIEF covering all the basic principles and skills of solution focused practice and its application in different settings.
Reading
A programme of required reading will be integrated with practice throughout the course
Practice Review
Each student can bring taped (video or audio) examples of current work for review in small groups. Taped work will also be needed as part of the assessment requirements.
Observation
On one afternoon in each workshop students will join other members of BRIEF to observe therapy sessions and contribute to the thinking around specific cases and about practice development.
Co-Coaching
Students will each be part of a small co-coaching group using solution focused principles to support each other's learning.
A Developing Model
Solution focused practice is a model in evolution and BRIEF has played a significant part in this process. The continual questioning and rethinking of each aspect of the approach means that it never remains fixed. The Diploma course has been a major contributor to this continuing development and it is this that gives it its unique vibrancy and excitement. Students will need to be prepared for both rigour and uncertainty!
Course Dates
The 2 day workshops will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays during the academic year. The dates are as follows:
27 - 28 September 2010
1 – 2 November 2010
13 – 14 December 2010
17 – 18 January 2011
14 – 15 February 2011
28 – 29 March 2011
9 – 10 May 2011
13 – 14 June 2011
All workshops will take place at BRIEF
Cost
The total cost will be £2000 plus VAT (£2300.00 including VAT at 17.5%). Participants will be responsible for any supervision fees which they incur.
How to Apply
By application form available from BRIEF.
Places will be allocated to those who meet the entry requirements on a first come, first served basis.
Places will be allocated to those who meet the entry requirements on a first come, first served basis.
Staff
Harvey Ratner
Other staff members will include
Evan George
Chris Iveson
Other staff members will include
Evan George
Chris Iveson
Course Dates & Locations
If you are interested in booking a place on one of our forth coming courses please select the most
suitable course for your location and calender and enter the number of places you require.
| Location | Course Dates | Price (inc VAT) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 27th September 2010 - 21st June 2011 | £2,350.00 | |