Canadian Council of Professional Certification

Certified Solution-Focused Therapist (CSFT)
The CSFT (Therapist) designation is directed at mental health professionals, and is restricted to those who have relevant graduate degrees (e.g., MA, MEd, MSW, PhD), supervised clinical experience, and full membership in a mental health professional organization that has a code of ethics and standards of professional practice.

Certified Solution-Focused Practitioner (CSFP)
The CSFP (Practitioner) designation is intended to meet the needs of healthcare providers, teachers, and other helping professionals. The basic requirements for the CSFP vary according to the profession, but usually consist of a relevant undergraduate degree or professional designation (e.g., RN, B Ed, RT), related work experience, and full membership in a professional organization that has a code of ethics and standards of professional practice.

Certified Solution-Focused Coach (CSFC)
The CSFC (Coach) specialization is aimed at meeting the education needs of the rapidly expanding life and executive coaching professions. The basic requirements for the CSFC vary according to the profession, but usually consist of a relevant undergraduate degree, related work experience, and full membership in a coaching professional organization that has a code of ethics and standards of professional practice.

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Requirements For Certification

Training
The lecture/workshop training requirements for certification for the three specializations are similar. The application, small group practice sessions, clinical case presentations and supervision components vary according to the specialty. All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 72 hours of solution-focused training covering the assumptions, techniques, and strategies of the solution-focused model.

The candidates for the CSFC (coach) designation are required to complete a minimum 12 hours of training specifically devoted to coaching topics. Those candidates with previous coach training may be eligible for exemption from the 12 hour coach workshop.

Supervision
The final requirement for certification is the supervision component which is conducted by an Associate Examiner or Approved Supervisor selected by the candidate. Both the therapist (CSFT) and coach (CSFC) designation require a minimum of 6 one hour supervision periods, or equivalent amount of time if conducted in a small group format. The practitioner (CSFP) supervision requirement generally involves less time and is dependent upon the candidate’s solution-building skill development. For a list of approved courses click here.

How to become a S-F Trainer, Supervisor or Associate Examiner

See the SF application below for submission details or contact our Chief Examiner, Dr. Ron Warner, for further information:

Dr Ronald E Warner, C.Psych, CSFT
Email: dr.ron@cogeco.ca
Tel: (613) 548 8209.