BRIEF CRISIS
THERAPY
When every session counts
Practical tools for working with individuals and couples in moments of crisis
Learn an adaptable, trauma-informed approach for creating meaningful change in as little as 1-3 sessions.
NOVEMBER 21, 2026 - DOWNTOWN SASKATOON SK
Event Location: The Venue at McLean Block
265 3rd Ave S. Saskatoon, SK.
A one-day training with Andrew Sofin, MA, RP, TCF, RMFT
WHY BRIEF CRISIS THERAPY?
Therapists are increasingly working with individuals and couples who need help now. Brief Crisis Therapy provides a practical framework for helping clients find hope, reduce distress, and identify meaningful next steps in just 1–3 sessions.
PRACTICAL
Tools and questions you can bring directly into your clinical work.
FLEXIBLE
Designed to complement—not replace—the way you already practice.
INTEGRATIVE
Drawing from Solution-Focused, Narrative, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology approaches.
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
This isn't just an introduction to another therapy model. You'll leave with a practical framework, strategies and questions you can begin integrating into your work with individuals and couples.
RESPOND TO CRISIS
Learn a simple, trauma-informed flow for helping clients when distress is high and time is limited.
WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES
Explore how Brief Crisis Therapy can be adapted across different clients, relationships and clinical settings.
CREATE MOVEMENT QUICKLY
Use focused questions and interventions to build hope, identify strengths and create meaningful next steps.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Integrate Solution-Focused, Narrative, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Trauma-Informed approaches into the work you already do.
MEET ANDREW SOFIN
Andrew Sofin, MA, RP, TCF, RMFT
Andrew Sofin brings more than 25 years of experience working with couples, families and individuals across private practice, hospitals, residential treatment and community mental health.
As President of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy and co-founder of the Brief Crisis Therapy Institute, Andrew brings together deep clinical experience with a practical approach to helping therapists create meaningful change when time is limited.
His goal for the day? Give you practical tools you can actually use when you return to your practice.
READY TO JOIN US?
NOVEMBER 21, 2026
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
A practical one-day training for counsellors, therapists & helping professionals
TIME
9:00am-5:00pm
LOCATION
The Venue at McLean Block
265 3rd Ave S. Saskatoon, SK.
REGISTRATION
CACFT Member: $189
Non-Member: $229
Student Member: $149
WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE
Brief Crisis Therapy is an integrative, outcome-focused approach designed to help clinicians create meaningful movement when clients are in distress and time is limited.
Throughout the day, Andrew will demonstrate how ideas from several established therapeutic approaches come together in a flexible framework you can adapt to your own clinical style.
SOLUTION-FOCUSED
NARRATIVE
TRAUMA-INFORMED
MINDFULNESS
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
See how these approaches come together in a simple, trauma-informed flow for brief therapy—from opening the conversation and identifying what matters most, to building hope, creating next steps, and bringing the session to a purposeful close.
Sample questions • Clinical strategies • Case examples A framework you can use Monday morning
WHEN EVERY SESSION COUNTS,
HAVE A FRAMEWORK TO WORK FROM.
November 21, 2026 • Saskatoon
A practical one-day training with Andrew Sofin.
The Venue and Parking
The Venue at McLean Block
We’ll be gathering at The Venue at McLean Block, a beautifully restored space in downtown Saskatoon. With its mix of historic character and modern comfort, it offers a warm, inviting setting for a full day of learning, conversation, and connection.
Parking at McLean Block
There are several parking options within a few blocks of the venue.
Street Parking $2.50/hr
Street parking in downtown Saskatoon has a 3-hour limit Monday–Saturday from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. After three hours, your vehicle must be moved to another block to avoid a ticket. Because this is a full-day training, we recommend using one of the long-stay or underground options below instead.
Nearby Long-Stay Parking
There are several long-stay lots within approximately three blocks of McLean Block: $11-$13 Daily rate
20th St & 2nd Ave — across from Cineplex
20th St & 2nd Ave — kitty-corner from Cineplex
20th St & 4th Ave — across from the Delta Marriott
20th St & 1st Ave — across from Midtown Plaza
Heated Underground Parking
If you’d prefer covered parking—especially in November—all-day heated underground parking is available at:
Midtown Plaza $12.50 Daily
Remai Modern $2/hr from 7am-6pm
