Single Session Therapy (2 hrs)
Flavio Cannistrà, Michael Hoyt and Richard Hill talk about single session therapy in a video interview and followed up by an article by Flavio. (2 hour course + certificate). [FREE FOR MEMBERS]
Content
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Introduction
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Single Session Therapy: The Italian Method by Flavio Cannistrà with Michael Hoyt
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Single Session Therapy quiz
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The article discusses Single-Session Therapy (SST), a therapeutic approach aimed at maximizing the effectiveness of every therapy session. Dr. Flavio Cannistrà, the founder of the Italian Center for Single Session Therapy, elaborates on their specific method, which is a structured, step-by-step approach to therapy. The method is divided into five stages: pre-treatment, initial stage, middle stage, final stage, and follow-up. Each stage has specific techniques and maneuvers to ensure that the client gains the maximum benefit from a single session. The SST method emphasizes the importance of clear problem definition, goal setting, constant feedback, and leveraging the client's resources and strengths. It also incorporates the exploration of dysfunctional solutions and provides feedback, observations, and suggestions to the client. The ultimate goal is to deliver impactful therapy, even if it is the only session, while maintaining an open door for future sessions if needed.
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Understand the foundational principles and practices of Single-Session Therapy (SST) as implemented by the Italian Center for Single Session Therapy.
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Learn the structured five-stage approach of SST, including pre-treatment, initial stage, middle stage, final stage, and follow-up.
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Recognize the importance of clear problem definition and goal setting in maximizing the effectiveness of a single therapy session.
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Explore the techniques for eliciting and utilizing client feedback throughout the therapy session to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
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Identify methods for exploring and leveraging clients' resources and strengths, as well as addressing dysfunctional solutions.
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Gain insights into the practical application of SST, including the importance of constant research, learning, and adaptation in therapeutic practice.
Experts
Flavio Cannistrà
Flavio Cannistra’, MS, PsyD is an Italian licensed psychologist (MS) and a licensed psychotherapist. I’m interested in brief therapy, especially in how to make the most change in a few sessions. To do that, I’ve studied around the world different kind of therapies, looking for common principles.
I’ve a post-degree in Brief Strategic Psychotherapy (PsyD), and a Master in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.
In 2016 I went to Palo Alto, California to study Single Session Therapy (SST) at the Mental Research Institute (MRI) with Michael Hoyt, PhD; and then to Melbourne, Australia, also to study SST, at the Bouverie Centre. In April 2018 I will be doing additional studies at BRIEF (Brief Therapy Practice) in London.
I am the founder of the Italian Center for Single Session Therapy. My team and I have been spreading SST all around Italy, doing research and trainings.
Michael Hoyt
Michel Hoyt, Ph.D., is an independent psychologist in Mill Valley, CA. He is the author/editor of numerous books on brief therapy, including “Brief Therapy and Beyond”, “Capturing the Moment”, and “Single-Session Therapy By Walk-In or Appointment”. He has been honored as a Contributor of Note by the Milton H. Erickson Foundation and named a Distinguished Continuing Education Presenter by both the American Psychological Association and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors.
Chief Education Director Richard Hill
Richard Hill began his professional life in the performing arts and is now a practicing psychotherapist, author, educator, and Clinical Science Director and Managing Editor at the Science of Psychotherapy. Richard returned to intellectual studies at 42 (1996) achieving a B.A. majoring in linguistics, followed by 3 Masters Degrees in Social Ecology, Education, and Brain and Mind Sciences and is now a PhD candidate researching the nature of the person-responsive approach in therapy. His latest book is co-authored with Matthew Dahlitz, The Practitioner’s Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy.
Richard enjoyed the good fortune to be mentored by the esteemed Ernest Rossi, PhD who introduced the field of Psychosocial Genomics and is a member of the international research team that studies the impact of therapeutic practice on the genetic level. Richard co-authored The Practitioner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands with Rossi. His main theoretical proposals concern – The Winner-Loser World Theory; the Curiosity Approach: and the Possibility Solution – which are explored in his numerous books and book chapters.
Richard is active internationally including his role as Science Director for CIPPS college in Salerno, Italy, and course consultant at the University Fernando Pessoa in Portugal. He is also Patron of the Australian Society of Clinical Hynotherapists.
