Print this PageLIVE VIRTUAL Brief Focused Counselling Skills
Strategies from Leading Frameworks
Feb 02 - Feb 03, 2021 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time)
Trainer: Sheri Coburn, MSW, RSW
Price: $459.00 CAD (regular rate) + tax
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This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check system requirements prior to registering.
Due to limited resources and time, brief counselling interventions that are effective and efficient are becoming more in demand. This workshop is designed to move beyond general counselling skills and offer increased capacity and confidence to those wanting to expand their existing knowledge base and current skill set. Participants will acquire a deeper understanding of Cognitive Behavioural, Strengths-Based, Narrative, and Solution-Focused counselling frameworks. Practical strategies and techniques from each of these frameworks will be explored, accompanied with experiential opportunities to assess and understand their application within a counselling context.
About This Workshop
Some of the Topics Included
- History of Counselling Frameworks
- The Value and Purpose of Theory
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Strengths-Based Therapy (SBT)
- Narrative Therapy (NT)
- The Assessment Process
- Helping Clients Understand the Process
- Considerations Around Single Session Counselling
- How Who You Are Affects How You Help
Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, support workers, and anyone wanting to gain increased capacity in counselling skills.
Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, and small group discussions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
- Describe the key components of leading counselling frameworks
- Apply different strategies and skills in different helping roles
- Understand how personal beliefs affect being a helper
- Utilize questions and activities to help clients identify and meet goals
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view workshop materials.
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About the Trainer
Sheri Coburn, MSW, RSW
Sheri is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. She has a diverse professional background with experiences as a correctional officer, addictions counsellor and developer and coordinator of a domestic violence outreach program. Sheri is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. In addition to her work with CTRI, Sheri is also a counsellor in a private practice setting. She currently provides individual and family counselling in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovering after relationship breakdown, and trauma. Sheri believes humor, self-acceptance, and social connection is the best framework for successful healing and meaningful learning. Sheri works to reflect this in her facilitation style and is a knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging presenter. Read blogs written by Sheri here.
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Cancellation Policy
Registrations cancelled seven or more days prior to the workshop/live stream are refundable, minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training. Cancellations less than seven days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to take part in the event, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. In this case, please notify CTRI of the name of the alternate person.
We reserve the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrolment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop/live-stream fees only.
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Login details approximately 3-4 days prior to the event date, as well as a PDF e-manual, and a PDF workshop certificate.
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If concerns arise at any time throughout the registration process, please contact the CTRI office directly at 204-452-9199, or email [email protected].
Special Accommodations for Disabilities
Please contact the CTRI office directly at 204-452-9199 or [email protected] to discuss any special needs or accommodations you may require in order to have a positive learning experience.
Continuing Education Credit
While many associations and licensing bodies accept CTRI workshops for continuing education credits, questions about approval should be directed to the specific association or licensing body for which you are requesting the credits. Credit hours: There are six continuing education credits earned for each day of training. For example, a one-day workshop earns six continuing education hours, while a two-day workshop earns 12 hours. A certificate will be awarded upon the completion of the workshop. See our Continuing Education Credits page for more information.
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