March 25, 2004

Contact:
Barbara Gonzalez, Associate Director
(954) 262-5354
Mara Kiffin, Assistant Director
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Elizabeth Ninomiya, Coordinator
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NSU’s Graduate School Of Humanities And Social Sciences Presents “From School Problems To Brief Therapy Solutions” Workshop

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL- The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Nova Southeastern University is offering “From School Problems to Brief Therapy Solutions,” a workshop for therapists, at 6:00 p.m. on April 14 at the Alumni Hall Auditorium on NSU's East Campus, 3100 SW 9 th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.

Presented by Monte Bobele, PhD, ABPP, the workshop will demonstrate the application of solution-focused therapy (SFT) with minority youth and their families. Dr. Bobele will cover standard SFT methods, as well as specific strategies for assisting participants with their own cases.

Therapists in many settings are called upon to deal with young people's difficulties at school. Frequently, these behavioral problems can be resolved quickly using brief therapy methods, such as solution-focused therapy. SFT methods, which focus on strengths and resources within the family, are especially appropriate in working with underserved minority client populations.

The cost to attend the workshop is $45 for professionals, and $25 for students. To register, please visit http://shss.nova.edu/events/. For more information about “From School Problems to Brief Therapy Solutions,” please contact Christine Hellkamp at (954) 262-3062, or at hellkamp@nsu.nova.edu.

Celebrating over 15 years of excellence, the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences awards graduate certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees through innovative, interdisciplinary programs in conflict analysis and resolution, family therapy, cross-disciplinary studies, college student personnel, peace studies, family studies, family systems healthcare, healthcare conflict resolution, and joint programs with the Criminal Justice Institute, the Shepard Broad Law Center, and the College of Allied Health and Nursing. SHSS also is home to two academic journals: “Peace and Conflict Studies,” and “The Qualitative Report.” For more information on SHSS and its programs, please visit http://shss.nova.edu .