Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy offers two of the most promising alternatives to the medical model so long dominant in the field. White & de Shazer both have challenged the pathologizing and deficit-based thinking and practices that have saturated the field. Both offer ways to re-conceptualize psychotherapy that are competence-based and respectful of clients. Their focus on strength and solutions places them at the cutting edge of a new tradition of social constuctivism and psychotherapy.

In this first ever joint endeavor, two of the foremost leaders in the field will compare and contrast their clinical work. Hear their thoughts and reflections on their own and on each others work.

Join this conversation as audience, participant, and colleague in the process of examining similarities and differences

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Michael White Lives and works in South Australia. To him, therapy is a unique form of partnership that is structured around therapist accountability to the people who consult them. He has made extensive explorations of the narrative metaphor, and of the personal and community ethics that are informed by post-structuralism. He has written about, and taught widely on, these and other subjects

Steve de Shazer Often described as a man with Ockham's razor, he is known for his minimalist philosophy and clear thinking which is reflected in his concise, crisp, and uncluttered writing. His vision led to an entirely new school of psychotherapy, capable of engendering the rapid amelioration of emotional and psychological problems. His work is detailed in numerous articles and books. He specializes in the treatment of difficult and intractable cases

Schedule	Friday, October 11th 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:15 - 8:45: Registration 1:15 - 1:30: Solution/Narrative Rap by Joe Goldfield 5:00 - 6:30: Reception (cash bar) Featuring: The La Pattit Quartet (Bulgarian) Saturday October 13th 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location	The Wisconsin Center (formerly MECCA - Convention Complex) 555 West Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin (414) 276-7185
ACCOMMODATIONS	Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 West Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 Reservations: 1-800-233-1234 or 1-414-276-1234 (Please specify attendance at the BFTC conference) Room Rates: $97.00 single $112.00 double
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS	This conference will encompass 12 contact hours of instruction, and each participant will receive a letter of attendance. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be provided. No audio or videotaping permitted. Books, audiotapes, videotapes, and other resources will be on sale. Checks, MasterCard or VISA payments only, please
Airline Discounts	For your convenience, special discounts will apply when you choose one of the official airlines for this conference. Simply refer to the group request number when making your reservation. American Airlines group request #4706PA Midwest Express group request #C374 Northwest Airlines group request #NC9XP Trans World Airlines group request #V14587 For assistance with your travel arrangements, please contact: International House of Travel Phone: (414) 783-7650 Fax: (414) 783-5638
Registration	DSM-IV Classification of Registration Disorders $225.00 Pathologically Early before Aug 16th $225.00 Unusually Healthy before Sep 18th $275.00 Chronically late & Walk-Ins after Sep 18th $180.00 Students (Post traumatic Academic Shock Syndrome) Click Here for: Snail Mail Registration Form Registrations received by October 1st will receive a written confirmation, a map, and other information about the conference such as parking and shuttle service

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