Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Core Techniques and Interventions in SFBT

Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship in SFBT

Applications of SFBT in Different Settings

Assessing Progress and Evaluating SFBT Outcomes

Cultural Competence and Diversity in SFBT

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce the concept of Solution Focused Brief Therapy or SFBT. You will learn about the core techniques and interventions of SFBT before progressing to understanding the collaborative therapeutic relationship. You will also explore the applications of SFBT and how to assess progress along with developing cultural competence.

Advanced SFBT Skills and Techniques

Supervised Practice and Case Studies

Personal and Professional Development as an SFBT Practitioner

Ethics and Legal Considerations in SFBT

SFBT Supervision and Consultation

In this module, you will dive deeper into SFBT practice as you master some advanced skills and techniques to integrate SFBT principles into real-world scenarios. You will learn about the critical aspects of personal and professional development along with explaining ethical or legal considerations in SFBT practice.

Course assessment

Learn how to use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients set short-term goals in this free online course.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

This counseling course equips you with techniques and strategies required to practice as a professional Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) expert who helps clients set and work towards short-term goals. We cover the theoretical foundations, practical applications and techniques used to facilitate positive client change. We employ interactive learning activities, case studies, roleplays and discussions to enhance your mastery of SFBT coaching.

Faulty Decision Making

The Five Phases of Negotiation

In this module, you will learn the decision-making trap that people fall into when making decisions. You will learn how to identify these traps and how to avoid them during your decision-making process. You will learn how to win favorable outcomes from a negotiation as this course takes you through the five phases of negotiation.

What is Conflict?

Leadership and Conflict

Conflict is normal

In this module, you will understand the meaning of conflict and the ingredients in its definition. You will learn the subjects of conflict and understand how conflict occurs among parties. You will learn the dangers of a conflict to help you put in place cautionary measures to manage it when it occurs.

Conflict Styles

Conflict in the Work Environment

Effective Conflict Management Strategies

Crisis Communication Plan

In this module, you will learn a broad range of conflict styles people adopt when handling a conflict. Knowing how different people approach conflict helps you adjust accordingly in different situations to help resolve them. You will learn how to attain a healthy balance between concern for yourself and others when resolving conflicts.

Causes and Outcomes of Conflict

Decision Making in Groups

Lesson summary

In this module, you will learn the key causes of conflicts in organizations. You will learn how to address the needs of each team member without bias to dissipate conflicts. You will learn how to develop a standard crisis communication plan to address crises when they occur.

Negotiation and Conflict - End of Course Assessment

Learn how to develop your negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills with this free online course.

Negotiation and Conflict

In this free online Negotiation and Conflict course, you will learn how to make good business and personal decisions by utilizing  many different decision-making tools. Some of what you will learn is how to identify and avoid the decision-making traps, how to approach and resolve conflicts in a team setting, communication techniques for dealing with different kinds of people to leave your team more cohesive and productive.

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