Solution focused therapy – the journey
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The Journey that my team members and I took from being Problem focused practitioners to Solution Oriented Practitioners in Essex UK
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- 1. SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY – THE JOURNEY ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL – SCHOOLS CHILDREN AND FAMILY DIVISIONAL BASED INTERVENTION TEAM (D-BIT) Marva Furlongue-Laver MSW 1 Everything has a small beginning Mistakes are the portals of discovery Cicero James Joyce
- 2. I’m going to start this story by saying something about myself and where I work. I think it is significant that I, the story-teller, present myself for the simple reason that I, together with the choices I made will help in how the story is told, I am an active agent in the story itself. My name is Marva Furlongue-Laver, I am an American Ex-Pat who works for Essex County Council as a Team Manager in a Secondary Children Social Care Team. 2
- 3. FAMILIES EXPERTS OF THEIR LIVES 3
- 4. OUR JOURNEY IN OVERVIEW Jan/Feb2012 Jan-Mar 2013 Permanent Service Enthusiasm June/July 2012 Nov 2012 Uncertainty Questions Asked 4
- 5. LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MODEL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Beginning)- Reflection evoked the following Thoughts:- How was the decision made methodology of intervention Was there consultation with academia to provide guidance/advice as to the efficacy of the chosen method 5
- 6. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Beginning)- The need for a model of fidelity and a way to monitor compliance to the delivery of the model What evaluative tools we will need to measure our implementation/use of the model and the effectiveness of our approach. 6
- 7. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Beginning)- Family Engagement – Inclusion of families in all aspect of decision making 7
- 8. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Beginning)- Important Ethos: A golden thread being fed through from the highest level in the organisation to the lowest rung Grow the knowledge/expertise 8
- 9. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Implementation)- The incorporation of different Methodology/model The need for documentation skills that are Solution oriented/focus The use of S.F. when implemented:- a shift in the family's perception of themselves 9
- 10. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Implementation)- The need for an instrument /methodology to help teams/practitioner:- assess along the way the impact of small changes on the family functioning effectiveness of their intervention and a guide for further improvement 10
- 11. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Implementation)- KEYS: Practitioners belief/expectation in reference to the efficacy of the model Workers need for background information about Solution Focus Solution Focus Reflective supervision for Practitioner 11
- 12. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (Reflection) 12 Solution Focussed Local Authority Solution focussed Problem Focussed Strengths Deficits Future Focussed Past Focussed No recording of sessions Mandatory recording of sessions Need to find alternative ways of working Resistant Family Client as expert Worker as expert Seeking to find exceptions Seeking to find repeated incidents Listening Telling Client led Legislation led Externalise the problem (the problem is the problem) Internalise the problem (the person is the problem)
- 13. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Implementation)- WORKERS: Skills Application Worker flexibility New Talk Understanding of Theoretical concepts 13
- 14. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SERVICE (The Implementation)- 14 Collaboration with universities Greater use of technology Support for practitioners using the model
- 15. Establishment- Continuation of the Service Road Map for the practitioner Fidelity to the Solution Focus Therapy model Workers growth as Solution Oriented practitioners and leaders Consistency in delivery of the service Powerful outcomes for families 15
- 16. Establishment- Continuation of the Service Establishment of Identity Teamwork makes the dreamworks 16
Editor's Notes
- research input is needed from the inception to identify the evidence base for using this approach with this population Links with academia to provide guidance/advice as to the efficacy of the chosen method
- respectful involvement of families early in the process - family engagement is critical as it develops trust and inspires family to work effectively with workers If not why may be (insecurities of professional to release and balance of power)
- to ensures the fidelity to the intervention and consistency in all level i.e. consultation, supervision /leadership, meetings and case discussions
- during the initial development of the workforce / practitioner leads to confusion when working with families The use of S.F. when implemented:- practitioners are able to notice a shift in the family's perception of themselves which leads to them being empowered and making decision to move closer towards their preferred future
- Tools for collecting information/data A reporting mechanism that is solution oriented Tools that support their decision making to inform the practitioner's work with the family
- Key is also the practitioners belief/expectation in reference to the efficacy of the model During initial staff development activities, workers need to be presented with background of the evolution of Solution Focus the theoretical framework from which it evolves, the similarities to other theoretical principles It is important that the practitioner through S,F. Reflective supervision explore, examine and own any hidden message about the method, it's effectiveness and their expectation about the family's ability to achieve their "preferred" futures
- How well the workers take the skills that they have learned and apply it to supporting their families How flexible are the workers and their ability to change and work with families Changing workers language In order to be effective practitioners who utilize solution-focused theory should have a command of essential components and principles that underlie the theory
- to expand the knowledge base about Solution Focus through rigorous evaluations and research; and to create centralized information systems on existing services and supports for practitioners using the model
- Development of a Road Map for work for the practitioner, yet remaining fidel to the Solution Focus Therapy model Workers continued growth as Solution Oriented practitioners and leaders will result in the consistent delivery of the service and create powerful outcomes for our families Shrinking in the resources needed to support family supports the continuation of solution oriented practice to reduce families dependency on support from government
- The evolution of a service with an established identity Strong team building through the process Great team building is recognizing that all good solutions have one thing in common they are obvious in hind sight