Friday April 2nd 2027
Friday | 09:00 – 09:15 | Main Hall
Conference Opening
A Warm Welcome From Your Conference Hosts
Arnoud Huibers and Ben Furman
Friday | 09:15 – 10:00 | Main Hall
Monte Bobele, Ph.D. (USA)
“When One Hour is All You Have”
In this keynote, Dr. Monte Bobele explores how solution-focused practice and single-session therapy naturally complement one another. Combining research, real-world examples, and over 30 years of experience, he demonstrates how a single conversation can create meaningful and lasting change.
Friday |10:00 – 10:10 | Main Hall
Questions & Answers
Ask, Reflect, Explore
An Interactive Conversation with the Keynote Speaker Dr. Monte Bobele
Facilitator: Sarah Berg
Friday | 10:10 - 10:20 | Main Hall
Live Musical Interlude
A Moment to Pause and Reflect
Music has a unique way of creating space for reflection, inspiration and connection
Friday | 10:30 - 10:45 | Conservatory
Coffee & tea break
Chat with colleagues, coffee, tea, soft drinks
and ..... Baklava
Friday | 10:45 - 11:30 | Amsterdam City and Main Hall
The Amsterdam Curiosity Challenge
Conversations that Reveal Everyday Wisdom
Group Activity with Meaningful Feedback
Friday | 11:30 - 12:15 | Main Hall
Keynote Address 2
International Keynote Speaker (Announcement Coming Soon)
What Happens When People Focus on What Works?
Plenary
Friday | 12:30 - 14:00 | City of Amsterdam
Lunch
Explore Amsterdam's cafés, canals and hidden gems while enjoying lunch with colleagues from around the world.
Friday | 14:00 - 15:00 | Various Rooms
Solution Focused Parallel Forums
Choose from a range of engaging sessions led by experienced practitioners from around the world. Explore fresh ideas, practical tools, inspiring conversations, and real-life applications of solution-focused practice.
Please check the notice board for room assignments.
"Solution-Focused Wellness (SFW): An Evidence-based Approach for Healthy Lifestyle Change among College Students"
James Beauchemin is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Boise State University, U.S.A. He received his PhD from Ohio State University and MSW from the University of Vermont.
"In the footsteps of Milton H. Erickson - Using Teaching Stories With Clients"
Maarit Pietiläinen is a Solution-Focused Psychotherapist from Finland, Master of Health Care/Clinical Specialist in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care. Advanced Solution-Focused Practitioner (IASTI), registered nurse (psychiatric), Bachelor of Culture and Arts.
Finding the Voice Within: Using Solution Focused Silent Sessions to Break Intergenerational Cycles of Abuse.
Ayse Adil & Joe Lettieri developed Family Based Solutions’ innovative approach to child-to-parent abuse, supporting families to rebuild safety, trust, and connection. Their work has gained international recognition, and they have delivered Solution-Focused training throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and the United States.
From Play to Possibility: The Mindsetter Game as a Way to Facilitate Transformative Conversations
Gesa Döringer is an experienced occupational therapist, SF therapist, trainer and published author. Experiential learning and gamification are her secret ingredients to everything she does, creating engaging, reflective spaces for clients and professionals. In 2023, she developed and published her SF game, The Mindsetter, which is now available in six languages and played in thirty countries worldwide.
Friday | 15:15 - 15:45 | Conservatory
Coffee, Conversations & Connections
Coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks & chat with colleagues
Friday | 16:30 - 16:50 | Main Hall
Live Musical Interlude
Enjoy a short concert featuring musicians performing works by some of the world's most beloved composers.
Friday | 16:00 - 17:00 | Various Rooms
Solution Focused Parallel Forums
Choose from a range of engaging sessions led by experienced practitioners from around the world. Explore fresh ideas, practical tools, inspiring conversations, and real-life applications of solution-focused practice.
Please check the notice board for room assignments.
Creative Play for Children and Families Using Solution-Focused Therapy
Lisa Rene Reynolds, MA, PhD, LMFT, is an Assistant Director of Faculty, Online Master's Program in Marriage and Family Therapy, The Family Institute at Northwestern University (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Have something that works?
Share it in Amsterdam.
Join us as a Presenter
Inspire. Connect. Share.
Perhaps this could be you?
Share an idea, a story, a practical tool, or a piece of research with colleagues from around the world.
Friday| 18:00-18:15 | Amsterdam Canals
Conference Group Photoshoot
A Collective Capture in the Vibrant Ambiance of Amsterdam Centre
Don't be late! 😉
Friday | 18:30 - 20:30 | City of Amsterdam
Conference Gourmet Gathering
Amsterdam Centre
What we eat and drink can affect how we feel.
Friday | 21:00 - 22:15 | Amsterdam Canals
The Great Conference Canal Expedition
Amsterdam's Nighttime Embrace
Sightseeing you will never forget