Friday April 19th 2024
Friday 09:00 – 09:15 Main Hall
Conference Inauguration
Your hosts: Ben Furman, FIN and Arnoud Huibers, NLD
A welcome to all international delegates
Friday 09:15 – 09:45 Main Hall
“The Worst Bullies in the Classroom”
Linda Metcalf, USA
Ph.D., M.Ed., LMFT, Professor in the Graduate Counseling Programs at Texas Wesleyan University, Author of 11 books.
Friday 09:45 – 10:15 Main Hall
“Reflectivity and Reflexivity in Practice”
Petra Deij, NLD
Systemic Family Therapist, Trainer and supervisor, Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Bedfordshire, U.K.
Friday 10:15 - 10:30 Main Hall
Music by Roberto di Marino, Reynaldo Hahn and Fritz Kreisler
Estelle Huibers (mezzo-soprano), Jorian van Nee (piano) and Yuri Shundyak (violin)
Classical Musicians, students at The Hague University and Amsterdam University of the Arts.
Friday 10:30 - 10:45 Main Hall
Dialogue Deep Dive: A Guided Plenary Q&A
Moderator: Sarah Berg, USA
Conference attendees ask questions of the first two presenters
Friday 10:45 - 11:15 Conservatory
Coffee & tea break
Chat with colleagues, coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks
Friday 11:15 - 12:30 Solution Focused Parallel Forums
"The Mindsetter Game© in Teaching and Training SF"
Discover, reflect, and evolve; The power of solution focus and game-based learning: A versatile tool for teaching and learning SF
Gesa Döringer, NLD
Gesa is an occupational therapist, SF trainer, job coach at the Department for Early Onset Psychosis of Amsterdam UMC, and author.
"The scientification of SF"
A Design Science Research-based Approach to Improve Practical Effectiveness
Louis Cauffman, BEL
Louis is a clinical psychologist and a business economist, author of 10 books, Expert in SF Family Business Consulting, Director-Owner SOL.T.E.A.M (international training organization), a pioneer bringing SF to Europe since 1989.
"Creating a Common Language"
How SFT Reflects Current Principles of Change and Common Factors
Beverley Kort, CAN
Beverley is a Registered Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor at Simon Fraser University, SF Trainer for Psychology Students.
"Effective Group Strategies for Children with Autism and Disabilities"
Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Solutions
Miklos Gyorgy, ROM
Miklos, M.A., Psychologist, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, Kids' Skills Coach.
"Open Space"
Attendees have the opportunity to suggest topics for discussion or activities they want to engage in
Everyone
Suggestions will be announced by the organizers.
Friday 12:30 - 14:00
Midday Mealtime
In the city of Amsterdam
We suggest that everyone heads into town for a wonderful lunch
Friday 14:00 - 15:15 Solution Focused Parallel Forums
"Working in the Sand"
Using Sandtray Through a Solution-Focused Lens
Elizabeth R Taylor (Becky), USA
Elizabeth Taylor, Ph.D., is a professor of counseling at Texas Christian University, Coordinator, author, and presenter at national and international conferences.
"FRaMES"
A simple and practical tool to deliver solution-focused intervention in clinical and community settings
Anilkumar T.V. and Indu P.S., IND
Anilkumar is a Professor and HOD, Dept of Psychiatry; Indu is a Professor and HOD, Dept of Community Medicine. Govt. Medical Colleges in Kochi and Kollam.
"The Power of the Present Moment"
How being in the "Here and Now" helps the coaching process.
Daniel Köchli, CHE
With a distinguished career spanning coaching, counselling, and academic mentorship, Dr Köchli brings a wealth of expertise. As the founder of a successful solution-focused coaching business and a respected counsellor at ETH Zurich, his insights are deeply rooted in practical experience.
"Integrative Conversations"
Uniting SF, Pesso, IFS, and Constellation Approaches
Klaus Schenck, GER
Klaus Schenk, Ph.D., Coach, consultant, facilitator, trainer, therapist, and author.
"Open Space"
Attendees have the opportunity to suggest topics for discussion or activities they want to engage in
Everyone
Suggestions will be announced by the organizers.
15:15 - 15:45 Conservatory
Refreshment Break
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks & chat with colleagues
Friday 15:45 - 16:15 Main Hall
"Therapeutic Change in SFBT: Inference from process and outcome studies."
Jaseem Koorankot, IND/QAT
Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Solution-Focused Therapist, Employee Health and Wellness Specialist, Trainer, Author
Friday 16:15 - 16:45 Main Hall
"Discovering Insoo Kim Berg’s Wisdom: Unveiling Foundational Principles in Rare Footage"
Arnoud Huibers, NLD
M.A., Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Licensed Mariage and Family Therapist, Trainer, Supervisor
Friday 16:45 - 17:00 Main Hall
Music by Giovanni Pergolesi, W.A. Mozart and Seymour Barab
Estelle Huibers (mezzo-soprano), Jorian van Nee (piano) and Yuri Shundyak (violin)
Classical Musicians, students at The Hague University and Amsterdam University of the Arts.
Friday 17:00 - 17:15 Main Hall
Dialogue Deep Dive: A Guided Plenary Q&A
Moderator: Sarah Berg, USA
Conference attendees ask questions of the first two presenters
17:15 - 17:30 Main Hall
Solution-Focused Oscar Awards 2024
Presenter: Sarah Berg (USA)
1. SF Dissemination Award 2024 and 2. SF Creative Innovation Award 2024
18:00 Conference Group Photoshoot
A Collective Capture
In the Vibrant Ambiance of Amsterdam Centre
Don't be late! 😉
18:30 - 20:30 City of Amsterdam
Conference Gourmet Gathering
In Café-restaurant De Bazel
Vijzelstraat 32, 1017 HL Amsterdam
What we eat and drink can affect how we feel.
21:00 - 22:15 Amsterdam Canals
The Great Conference Canal Expedition
Amsterdam's Nighttime Embrace
Sightseeing you will never forget