What are you learning in the hard spaces?
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/ REFLECTIONS ON RESILIENCE
I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently. He shared some challenges about his work and how difficult it had been with his load of responsibilities. He reflected that he couldn’t really complain because he was living the life he really hoped for now. He had dreamed, planned and worked really hard to build his business and was doing what he had always wanted to do. He further reflected that at times he wanted to tap out but realized he had developed the stamina and determination to carry on. We talked about the ‘sparkling moments'' and what he had discovered about his resilience and ability to ‘bounce back.’
Resilience is that - the ability to bounce back. And it is about the accumulative learning during those challenging times. I am an admirer of Dr. Becky Kennedy, psychologist and professor at Duke University. She describes this as the “learning space” - the ups and downs, the frustration you experience during the challenge of learning something new or going through a rough patch.
Building resilience isn’t pretty. It’s messy, hard, and it relies on learning how to tolerate frustration. Frustration tolerance is one of life’s most essential skills. The more we can tolerate frustration, the more we can learn, the more we can struggle, the more we can take on challenges, the more we can bounce back from failure. (Dr. Becky Kennedy)
This fits exceptionally well in our work as Solution Focused Practitioners. SF Practice is a “Resilience Model” and our elegant questions help to surface the meaning and important learning in the hard spaces.
What are you learning in the hard spaces?
Link: Dr. Becky Kennedy, “The Learning Space”:/ https://instagram.com/aarondinin/reel/DF_XjlLuGsv?hl=en
/ SOLUTION FOCUS IN ACTION: Starting August
In August, we hope to start a monthly zoom group “Solution Focus in Action.” We’ll share our stories and experiences of solution focused practice in action, have guest speakers, share expertise and be inspired by each other. This includes counsellors, coaches, teachers, lecturers, anyone interested in applying and developing solution focused practice.
Please share your preferences before I set this up. I’d love to hear from you.
/EARN MASTER SOLUTION FOCUSED COACH, 150 hours
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you can earn “Master Solution Focused Coach” with Academy of SF
apply your 125 hours from your PCC coach training from Academy of SF
earn balance of 25 hours from Academy of SF
take 2 SFBT courses; receive supervision and pass the assessment
2025 Academy Training Courses
/ICF Accredited Coach Training: ACC / PCC / MCC
Level 1: Fundamentals of Solution Focused Coaching, 60 Hours, ACC
Cohort 3: 25 Aug – 17 Sep 2025 | SG 9:00-5:00 | $4800 |In Person | Debbie Hogan
Foundations in Coaching: 25 – 27 Aug
Microskills in Coaching: 15 – 17 Sep
· Cohort 4: 13 Oct - 12 Nov 2025 | SG 9:00-5:00 | $4800 | Online | Debbie Hogan
Foundations in Coaching: 13 – 15 Oct 2025
Microskills in Coaching: 10 – 12 Nov 2025
Level 2: Coaching in Organizations, 65 Hours, PCC
Cohort 2: 6 October - 25 November 2025
Host Leadership: 6 – 8 Oct 2025
Team Coaching: 3 – 5 Nov 2025
Coaching Clinic: 24- 25 Nov 2025
Level 3: MCC Masterclass Course, 75 Hours, MCC
Cohort 2: 14 Aug - 4 December 2025
16 Sessions | 3 hours each | Thursdays | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Online
4, 11, 18, 25 Sep; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct; 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov; 4, 11, 18 Dec 2025
Advanced Certification in Team Coaching, ICF
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·Cohort 2: Team Coaching Training: 3 – 5 Nov 2025 | 9:00 – 5:00 | OnlineCohort 2:
/SF Therapy Training
Level 1: Certified Solution Focused Practitioner
Cohort 3: 1 July - 9 Sept 2025 | SGT: 700 - 10:00 pm |Online | Sukanya
Cohort 4: 9 Oct - 5 Dec 2025 | SGT 9:00 - 5:00 pm |In Person | Jane
Level 2 & 3: SF Advanced Workshops
Helping Clients Through Grief & Loss | 22, 23, 29, 30 Sep | 7-10 pm | Online
/The Power of Solution Focused Group Supervision
Solution-Focused group supervision offers a powerful and inspiring space for therapists to reflect, learn, and grow together. Rooted in a strengths-based approach, it fosters a supportive and energizing environment where participants gain fresh perspectives, celebrate successes, and discover practical solutions to challenges. The collaborative nature of the group enhances professional development, reduces isolation, and helps prevent burnout by reinforcing what works rather than dwelling on problems. Through constructive dialogue and shared wisdom, therapists leave feeling more confident, motivated, and equipped with new strategies to support their clients effectively. The groups will balance each professional’s individual needs to share cases or other workplace challenges, alongside themes useful to the group as a whole.
Dates
Groups start in July 2025, running for 6 monthly sessions of 1.5 hours via zoom. Each group will have the option to continue meeting as a group after the 6 months are over.
3 options: morning, Debbie | lunchtime, Jane | evenings, Sukanya Wignaraja
Cost
$600 for the 6 sessions. Register and pay by 30th June 2025
https://sf-academy.com/sfbt-clinical-supervision/
1-2 pm
2nd Monday of each month