SWK-660 Solution Focused Interventions

Health Management Organizations (HMO) are increasingly limiting the number of outpatient mental health therapy sessions that are reimbursable by insurance companies. This course offers a time sensitive, solution oriented approach to working with indiiduals, couples and families, that address this issue. The course begins by introducting students to the historical development and theoretical underpinnings of Solution Focused Therapy. It then explores the theories, skills, and techniques of solution building, including exploring exceptions, formulating feedback, and asking the "right questions" for time-sensitive therapy. Several Solution Focused techniques are introduced and students will practice applications in class so that they may leave this course ready to begin implementation of these techniques in a variety of settings. Strategies for evaluating this practice are provided.