Details for SSC531 Solution Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology

Gaining proficiency in evidenced supported strengths based modalities is important in modern psychological practice. This unit introduces Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Positive Psychology, focusing on the methodology of these strengths based approaches and developing skills to implement these across various settings from individual to organisational applications. Students will have the opportunity to develop many specific skills in addition to increasing their ability to integrate techniques from aligned modalities to enhance client engagement and outcomes.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: SSC531
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following subjects are prerequisites:

• SSC521 Foundations of Professional Practice

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Examine brief intervention theories and therapies, including Solution Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology;
2. Develop an advanced understanding of how to apply brief intervention therapeutic techniques to a range of presenting issues;
3. Assess, conceptualise and determine the use of Solution Focused and Positive Psychology for a range of presenting issues, including integration considerations;
4. Develop the skills to create a collaborative client-therapist relationship.

Subject Content

• Understanding brief intervention theory and therapies
• Development of the client-therapist relationship
• Assessment, case formulation and treatment planning
• The application and practice of brief intervention therapeutic techniques
• Specific techniques for solution focussed and positive psychology
• Structuring and formatting brief intervention therapy sessions
• Limitations of brief interventions
• Facilitating personal and professional wellbeing
• Contexts and presentations
• Understanding the connection between cognitive processes and distress

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

This subject is typically online-live with mandatory attendance.

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Reflective Journal (30%)
• Group Assessment and Therapy Plan, Individual Roleplay and Personal Reflection (50%)
• Minor Essay (20%)

Prescribed Text

• Ratner, H., George, E., Iveson, C. (2012) Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques. Routledge.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts