February 2026 Newsletter
Happy February , dear SF Community!
/ LISTENING THAT TRULY MATTERS
What the character 聽 tīng can teach us about supporting clients in transition
Transitions are rarely straightforward. Whether it’s moving countries, changing roles, or stepping into a new life phase, clients often experience a mix of excitement, loss, and uncertainty. As therapists and coaches, we want to help them move forward—but how do we do this without rushing past what they’re really feeling?
It all starts with how we hold space and listen to what our clients want. The Chinese character tīng 聽 (to listen) is a beautiful reminder of what deep listening looks like. Tīng is made up of many parts and reminds us to focus on:
Ear: genuinely hear the client’s story and perspective
Eye: notice non-verbal cues and subtle signs of coping
Heart: connect empathetically to what is really important to them
King: show full respect and value for the client
One / Whole attention: be fully present, noticing strengths, resources, and small steps forward
This aligns perfectly with Solution Focused listening, where our role is to hold space for both struggle and progress, notice what’s working, and co-construct a path toward the client’s preferred future. By listening with all our senses, we can guide clients to recognise their strengths, clarify what they want more of, and take meaningful next steps - even in the middle of loss or uncertainty.
For therapists and coaches who want to strengthen their skills in guiding clients through transitions with empathy and clarity, Dr Jane Tuomola will be exploring these principles and practical applications in a 2-day Solution Focused Workshop on Thriving Through Transitions on March 26th and 27th in Singapore. Together, we’ll practice listening, and asking questions that honour both struggle and progress, and supporting clients to thrive in change.
You can read more about the workshop and register at the link.
/ HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2026
Monthly SF Community Platform (2nd Monday of each month 12pm-1:30pm)
2026 Programs in Therapy and Coaching
/ MONTHLY SF COMMUNITY Gathering
/Join us for the FEBRUARY 2026 SF Community Gathering
9 February 2026 | SGT 12:30 - 2:00 pm | Second Monday of each month | Link below
Join us for a time of connecting, networking, updating, and refreshing. We look forward to sharing this space with you each month.
Join our zoom call by clicking on this link:
/ 2026 Academy Training Courses
ICF Accredited Coach Training: ACC / PCC / MCC
Level 1 ACC: Fundamentals of SF Coaching | 60 Hrs
COHORT 1: 2 Mar - 4 Apr 2026 | SG 9:00-5:00 | In Person COHORT 2: 6 Jul - 19 Aug 2026 | Online | Intensive | Mon & Wed COHORT 3: 28 Sept - 21 Oct 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | In Person
Level 2 PCC: Coaching in Organizations, 65 Hrs
21 Sep - 3 Nov 2026 | In Person | 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Leadership: 21 - 23 Sep | Team Coaching: 12 - 14 Oct | Coaching Clinic: 2 - 3 Nov
Level 3: MCC Masterclass Course, 75 Hrs
6 Aug - 26 Nov 2026 17 Sessions | 3 hours each | Thursdays | SGT 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Online Zoom
6, 13, 20, 26 Aug; 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct; 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2026
Advanced Certification in Team Coaching | 60 Hrs
Team Coaching Training, 17 Aug - 9 Nov 2026 | In Person
> Team Coaching Module | 17 -19 Aug 2026 | 9:00 – 5:00 pm
> Group Team Coaching Supervision | 5 Sessions | 7-8 pm | 24,31 Aug; 7, 14, 21 Sep
> Team Coaching Mentoring Sessions | 5 Sessions | 7 – 8 pm | 5, 12, 19 Oct, 2,9 Nov
Includes: Team Coaching Supervision + Team Coaching Mentoring
EMCC Accredited SF Coaching Supervision Course
Coach Supervisor Training | 150 Hour Course | Online | 24 Sessions | Thur | 8-10 am 16, 23, 30 Apr; 7,14, 21, 28 May; 4,11, 18, 25 Jun;2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul; 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug; 3, 10, 17 24 Sep 2026
/ SF Therapy Training Certification
Level 1: Solution Focused Practitioner | 50 Hrs
Cohort 1: 9 March - 7 April 2026 | In person | Debbie Hogan
Cohort 2: 4 May - 4 June 2026 | US Based Time | Online | Joe Cannon
Cohort 4: 14 Oct - 13 Nov 2026 | Online | Baijesh Ramesh
Level 2 Advanced & Level 3 Master Practitioner
Level 2: Certification: Includes 3 workshops + Supervision
Level 3: Certification: Includes 3 workshops + Supervision
Workshops
2026 Level 2 & 3 Workshops, $600 each
1. Transition & Change | 26 – 27 Mar 2026 | SGT 9-5 pm | F2F | Jane Tuomola
2. Supporting Clients with Mental Health Challenges | 9-10 April 2026 | 9:30 – 5:30 pm | Online | Baijesh Ramesh
3. Working with Children | 16, 17, 23, 24 April | SGT 5-8 pm | Online| Baijesh Ramesh
4. Introduction to SF Supervision | 11-12 May | SG 8am – 4pm; 10am – 6pm Australia | Online | Jane Tuomola
5. Facilitation Skills w/ Groups & Teams | 10-11 Aug | 9-5pm | F2F | Debbie Hogan
6. Utilization Principles of Milton Erickson | 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov | SGT 5 – 8 pm | Online | Debbie Hogan
SFBT Group Supervision
6 sessions over 6 months | 1.5 hours | $100 / session | Package $600 | 4-6 people
Lunchtime Group: Jane Tuomola | 4th Tue of each month | SGT 12-1:30 pm
Dates: 24 Feb; 24 Mar; 28 Apr; 26 May; 23 June; 28 July 2026
Evening Group: Baijesh Ramesh | For School Counsellors | 3rd Thursday of each month | SGT 7-8:30 pm
Dates: 19 Feb 19 Mar; 16 Apr; 21 May; 18 June; 16 July 2026
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