Brief therapy: Theory, Rationale & Skills

San Diego District

Presenter Name: Eric Frank, LCSW

Description of presentation: Brief Therapy was originally conceived to with 3 main goals in mind: 1) to find quick and efficient means for resolving complaints and problems presented by clients; 2) transform therapy from an art into a craft that could be easily taught; and 3) to study change in human systems. Over the last 45 years, Brief Therapy has evolved and contributed in the direct development many of the therapeutic approaches currently being used today. Its innovation and effectiveness encouraged best practices as well as the thinking for designing evidenced based treatment. Brief Therapy has been used to treat the individual, the couple, the family, and even broader systems, such as corporations or businesses. This workshop will hopefully remind us that we all “stand on the shoulder’s of giants” and that the art and science of Brief Therapy is applicable even in our current context.

The San Diego Chapter of CSCSW holds its meetings on the first Thursday of the month from September through June  from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Jewish Family Service building, 8788 Balboa Avenue in Kearny Mesa. Meetings begin with a half hour of mingling, networking, and community building, followed by our program. CEU programs meet the requirements for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs as specified by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; CEUs are FREE to our members, $15 for non-members.

CE credit hours: 1.5 hours

Cost for members: $0 | Cost for non-members / CEUs: $15

District Main Point of Contact: Ros Goldstein
Email: goldsiegel@gmail.com