Skip to content
Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy podcast artwork

PODCAST

Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy

by Halifax Brief Therapy Centre

Leading From Behind is a podcast about the practice of solution focused therapy. Available on the 15th and 30th of each month, the podcast is directed toward helping professionals with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in solution focused practice.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Apr 14, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Leading From Behind: Episode 24 - Solution Focused Practice in the Workplace

    In this episode of Leading From Behind, we continue with our general look at some of the many applications of solution focused practice. This time, we examine some of the ways that solution focused practice has become an increasing presence in the workplace.

  2. Leading From Behind: Episode 23 - Working with Children & Youth

    Regardless of the therapeutic approach, working with children and youth can be very different from working in a helping role with adults. And this certainly holds true when using a solution focused approach. In this episode of Leading From Behind, we take a brief and very basic look at some of…

    more
  3. Leading From Behind: Episode 22 - Working With Couples

    In this episode of Leading From Behind, we take a general look at using the solution focused approach in working with couples. While the basic structure or process of working with couples is essentially the same as when we work with individuals, this episode highlights some of the unique...

  4. Leading From Behind: Episode 21 - Working With Mandated Clients

    In this episode of Leading From Behind, we examine solution focused conversations with mandated or involuntary clients. For the purposes of this discussion, we describe mandated clients as people who attend sessions reluctantly and who may have little or no agreement with the referral source's...

  5. Leading From Behind: Episode 20 - Feedback Informed Treatment Practices (Part 2)

    Client feedback on the therapeutic alliance and the presence of early change have been identified as the best predictors of outcome in psychotherapy. The Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and the Session Rating Scale (SRS) are tools that help the solution focused practitioner generate this important...

  6. Leading From Behind: Episode 19 - Feedback Informed Treatment Practices (Part 1)

    This is the first of two episodes devoted to feedback informed treatment practices. In many countries, there's a growing demand for accountability and transparency in psychotherapy. Programs, services and individual clinicians face increasing responsibility to provide evidence of their...

  7. Leading From Behind: Episode 18 - Skill Development in Solution Focused Practice

    Building one's skills in solution focused practice requires intentionality. In this episode of Leading From Behind, we look at three methods of maintaining an ongoing focus in this area. For most of this episode, we look at how participating in consulting teams can create rich opportunities for...

  8. Leading From Behind: Episode 17 - Further Elements in Follow-up Sessions

    In this episode of Leading From Behind, we conclude our beginning examination of the process of conversation in follow-up sessions in solution focused therapy. This time, we highlight how scaling questions, questioning about the next small sign of change and, of course, the end of session message...

  9. Leading From Behind: Episode 16 - Variations in Follow-up Sessions

    In this episode of Leading From Behind, we continue our look at follow-up sessions. Although the solution focused therapist is concerned with "what's better" in follow-up sessions, clients invariably will report setbacks and/or circumstances that appear to remain unchanged since the previous...

  10. Leading From Behind: Episode 15 - "What's Better" in Follow-up Sessions

    A significant part of follow-up sessions in solution focused practice involves the exploration of improvements in the client's life since the previous contact. In this episode of Leading From Behind, we examine the process and skills used by the solution focused practitioner, we begin the…

    more
  11. Leading From Behind: Episode 14 - Introduction to Follow-up Sessions

    While follow-up sessions in solution focused practice require many of the same skills, questions and elements of first sessions, there's no question that the structure is often more fluid. This is because of the many variations and possibilities that a client can bring back for a follow-up…

    more
  12. Leading From Behind: Episode 13 - Between Session Tasks in Solution Focused Therapy

    Between session tasks, assignments or homework are a common element in psychotherapy. In this episode of Leading From Behind, we take a look at how, when, and even if, this practice fits with our understanding of solution focused therapy. We also note the importance of characterizing between...

  13. Leading From Behind: Episode 12 - End of Session Feedback (Part 2)

    We continue our examination of end of session feedback by looking at the construction and delivery of the message in our ongoing case example. In particular, we review what stands out from the conversation with our client that's worth considering in developing some compliments, validation, a...

  14. Leading From Behind: Episode 11 - End of Session Feedback (Part 1)

    One of the unique elements of solution focused therapy is the "break" and the delivery of end-of-session feedback to the client. In episode 11 of Leading From Behind, we begin the first of two shows devoted to this topic.​ In particular, we examine the rationale for providing very deliberate...

  15. Leading From Behind: Episode 10 - Small Signs of Change in First Sessions

    Eliciting and amplifying small signs of change are a central aspect of solution focused practice. This is in keeping with the belief that small change leads to larger change. In episode 10 of Leading From Behind, we take a look at how we explore the idea of a small sign of change as we near the…

    more
  16. Leading From Behind: Episode 9 - Scaling Questions in First Sessions

    Scaling questions are a unique and essential element of solution focused practice. In this episode of Leading From Behind, we examine some of the ways that these questions are useful in first sessions.​ In particular, we look at the most common scaling question asked in solution focused therapy…

    more
  17. Leading From Behind: Episode 8 - Exploring Exceptions in First Sessions

    ​In this episode of Leading From Behind, we take a closer look at one of the key elements of the solution focused approach. In the first session, and after a full exploration of the client's preferred future, the solution focused practitioner asks about exceptions - moments or times when even…

    more
  18. Leading From Behind: Episode 7 - Exploring the Client's Preferred Future (Part 2)

    In Episode 7 of Leading From Behind​, we continue our exploration of the questions and skills used in exploring the details of the client's response to the Miracle Question. We also examine the use of relationship questions to expand the client's description of the preferred future During the...

  19. Leading From Behind: Episode 6 - First Sessions: Exploring Preferred Future (Part 1)

    The exploration of the client's preferred future is a central part of a first session in solution focused therapy. In Episode 6 of Leading From Behind, we begin our examination of the questions, skills and techniques used by the therapist during this key portion of the session.​ In particular, we...

  20. Leading From Behind: Episode 5 - First Sessions: Getting Started

    In Episode 5 of Leading From Behind, we examine the conversation that takes place in the first session of solution focused therapy, up to the point before we shift into questions about the client's preferred future. A "role-play" case example is used to demonstrate some of the questions and…

    more
  21. Leading From Behind: Episode 4 - First Sessions - General Considerations

    Regardless of the therapeutic approach used, the first session is a critical one in creating possibilities for a positive outcome for the client. We want to pay attention to developing a positive therapeutic alliance and ensure that we're talking about what's important to the client. In this…

    more
  22. Leading From Behind: Episode 3 - Key Elements and Skills in Solution Focused Practice

    Episode 3 of Leading From Behind brings an overview of the key elements that characterize solution focused practice. We make some clear distinctions about the therapist's position, the collaborative nature of the relationship with the client and the importance of language. Also, we note how…

    more
  23. Leading From Behind: Episode 2 - Assumptions & Beliefs in Solution Focused Practice

    In this second episode of Leading From Behind, we present the key assumptions and beliefs that lie at the heart of solution focused practice

  24. Leading From Behind: Episode 1 - Overview of the History & Development of SFT

    In this first episode, we take a look at the origins and subsequent development of solution focused therapy. In particular, we note how Insoo Kim Berg, Steve deShazer and others came to develop this respectful approach to helping people.

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Leading From Behind is a podcast about the practice of solution focused therapy. Available on the 15th and 30th of each month, the podcast is directed toward helping professionals with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in solution focused practice.

HOSTED BY

Halifax Brief Therapy Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy have?

Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy about?

Leading From Behind is a podcast about the practice of solution focused therapy. Available on the 15th and 30th of each month, the podcast is directed toward helping professionals with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in solution focused practice.

How often does Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy release new episodes?

Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy?

You can listen to Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy?

Podcast - Halifax Brief Therapy is created and hosted by Halifax Brief Therapy Centre.
URL copied to clipboard!