FT534

Fall 2020

Turns

FT534: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Brie A. Turns, PhD, LAMFT

DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the theory, application, and research of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This class will also address interviewing skills and the use of microanalysis to better understand the process of therapeutic dialogue. This course will also address how the Christian faith can be discussed as a resource and strength for clients while using SFBT.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated:

1. Demonstrate the use of solution building conversations.

2. Explain the theory behind solution-focused brief therapy.

3. Identify and explain the various applications of the SFBT manual.

4. Demonstrate use of solution-focused techniques.

COURSE FORMAT:

This 4 unit course meets once weekly for lecture and discussion. There will normally be ten-minute breaks at appropriate points during class time.

REQUIRED READING:

De Jong, P., & Berg, I. K. (2013). Interviewing for solutions (4^th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. ISBN-13: 978-1111722203, Pub Price $94.95.

Kim, J. (2014). Solution-focused brief therapy: A multicultural approach. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN-13: 978-1452256672, Pub Price $47.95.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Berg, I. K. (2003). Children’s solution work. New York, NY: W. W. Norton. ISBN-13: 978-0393703870, Pub Price $21.

de Shazer, S., & Dolan, Y. (2012). More than miracles. New York, NY: Haworth Press. ISBN-13: 978-0789033987, Pub Price $39.

Lipchik, E., & Rey, W. A. (2011). Beyond technique in solution-focused therapy: Working with emotions and the therapeutic relationship. New York, NY: Guilford Press. ISBN-13: 978-1609189914, Pub Price $27.00.

Mccollum, E., & Trepper, T. (2001). Family solution for substance abuse (1^st ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0789006233, Pub Price $40.

Nelson, T. (2010). Doing something different: Solution-focused brief therapy practices. New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0415879613, Pub Price $29.

Nelson, T. (2018). Solution-focused brief therapy with families (1^st ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-1138541160, Pub Price $42.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. 1,000 pages of required reading. [This assignment is related to learning outcome 2, 3, & 4]. [57 hours].

2. Class participation & discussion (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 1 & 4]. [20 hours].

3. Completion of ten quizzes (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 1, 2, & 3]. [5 hours].

4. Completion of ten in-class lab assignments (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 1 & 4]. [10 hours].

5. Final project covering readings and lecture (40%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome 1 &4]. [5 hours].

PREREQUISITES:

FS500 and FS514.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

Elective course for Marriage and Family Therapy students.

FINAL EXAMINATION:

Yes; take home.