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The Academy of Solution Focused Training Pte Ltd is a Training and Consultancy Company aimed at promoting the ideas of the Solution Focused Model developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg. We are the first training company in Asia that is approved to offer professional certification and training in the solution focused model by the international certification board, the Canadian Council of Professional Certification (CCPC).

2nd Asia Pacific Solution Focused Approach Conference: It will be held at the Furama Roverfront Hotel from 5-6 June 2008. The theme is: "The Heart and Soul of Solution Building - Applications for Therapy and School". Pre and post conference workshops will be offered. Please clear your schedule and sign up now!

• Conference Brochure & Registration Form
• Registration Form (for Registrants eligible for VCF funding)
• Online Registration
  

2008 Conference Highlights:

• 4 June: Pre-Conference
  • David Blakely & Debbie Hogan: “Introduction to Solution Focused Brief Therapy”
• 5-6 June: Conference - “The Heart and Soul of Solution Building in Schools and Therapy”
  • Yvonne Dolan: “A solution focused approach to working with Crisis, Abuse and Trauma”
  • Harry & Jocelyne Korman: “A solution focused approach to working with Addictions and Psychiatric Issues
  • Lee & Margaret Shilts with Michele Liscio: “WOWW (Working on What Works):A Solution Focused Approach to Working in Schools”
• 7 June: Post Conference
  • Russell Deal: Innovative Resources: “Using strength based resources in therapy and schools”
  • Yvonne Dolan: Releasing the Master Therapist Within: "Personal Development/Personal Growth Day for Helping Professions"

1 st Asia Pacific Solution Focused Approach Conference: The inaugural conference in August 2006 was a great success picture with over 200 in attendance. It was especially noteworthy to have Insoo Kim Berg, the co-founder of the solution focused brief therapy model as the keynote speaker. Participants from 11 countries heard presentations from some of the top solution focused trainers from the US, Australia, UK, Europe and Singapore. Conference DVDs are available for sale.

Programs and Services:

1. Professional Training for Different Levels:
   • Introductory Courses: 1-2 days (7 – 14 hours)
   • Certificate Programmes: 30 hours
   • Graduate Diploma Programmes: 100+ hours
2. 2008 Certificate Programmes:
   • Certificate in Solution Focused Counselling
   • Certificate in Solution Focused Counselling (Registration Form)
   • Certificate in Solution Focused Education
   • Solutions Focused and Organizational Change, Masterclass
3. 2008 Graduate Diploma Programmes: (100+ hours)
   • Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy
   • Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Education
   • Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Coaching
4. Professional Certification with the CCPC: (72++ hours)
   • Certified Solution Focused Therapist
   • Certified Solution Focused Practitioner
   • Certified Solution Focused Coach
5. Public Programmes:
   • For Women: Managing Life’s Changes
   • For Couples: It Takes Two to Tango
   • For Couples: Revitalizing Your Marriage
   • Parenting: Positive Approaches to Parenting
   • Parenting: Do Something Different!
6. Therapy and Counselling: For individuals, couples, or family therapy; for adults and children of all ages in the areas of: grief, loss, anxiety, depression, stress related issues, anger management issues, phobias, trauma, sexual abuse, eating disorders, relationship issues, conflict management, marital difficulty, infidelity, parenting, parent-child conflict, adolescent issues, school based problems, adjustment problems, cross cultural adjustment, work related issues, career counselling, etc. We have a team of qualified and experienced therapists. Contact: Debbie Hogan: 6456 9280/ 9654 4871, debbiehogan@sf-academy.com
7. School Based Training and Consultancy: Our team can provide tailor made programs to fit the needs of your school or we can offer training in the WOWW program and provide in-house support for your staff.
8. Life and Executive Coaching: For coaching sessions in the areas of personal growth, career transition, work related issues, management issues, performance enhancement, career coaching, etc. We have a team of qualified and experienced coaches. Contact: Debbie Hogan: 6456 9280/9654 4871, debbiehogan@sf-academy.com
9. Consultancy and Corporate Training: We have a team of experienced and qualified trainers who specialize in the solution focused approach; we provide tailor made training to meet the needs of your organization and staff in the areas of: leadership coaching; leadership development; change management; career development; organizational change, etc. Contact: Debbie Hogan: 6456 9280/ 9654 4871, debbiehogan@sf-academy.com