Solving School Problems

A Brief Solution-Focused Approach to Solving School Problems

Tired of dwelling on deficits and the history of problems?
Want to get to solutions?

This solution-focused approach gives counsellors, educators, and administrators a proven, positive program that helps students deal with their problems and gain self-esteem in the process. Rather than dwelling on deficits or the history of the problem, the solution-focused practitioner searches for times when the problem does not occur, and utilizes these exceptions to begin to construct potential solutions. This model is a practical, effective approach to working with students, teachers, and parents.

Key Skills That You Will Gain From This Powerful Approach

Administrators will learn how to:

Promote a solution-focused school atmosphere.
Use discipline strategies that empower students to change.
Conduct solution-focused meetings with teachers and parents.
Negotiate solvable goals.

Teachers will learn how to:

Utilize brief, positive interventions in the classroom.
Reframe students' problems in such a way to promote change.
Work with difficult parents.
Use solution-focused questions to enhance student self-esteem.

Counsellors and Resource Personnel will learn how to:

Conduct brief, effective interviews.
Use solution-focused techniques in groups.
Generate solution-focused assessments and interventions.
Do brief, solution-focused consultations.

Highly Rated by Participants!!

"In 27 years of teaching, this was one of the most valuable workshops I have attended."
Grade Seven Teacher

"Nancy is a gifted therapist, teacher and presenter."
Deb Worobec, Counsellor

"This has been one of the most valuable professional development days I have experienced."
Teacher/Counsellor

"Nancy is a powerful workshop leader and consultant."
Dr. Gerry Falk, Psychologist and School Principal

"School personnel will find the solution-focused model to be a benefit both professionally and personally. Nancy's terrific at guiding us in this approach."
Lorraine Weninger, School Liaison Worker

"This model helps young students to change their behaviour!"
Sandi Roberts, Associate Principal