Joel Simon has 30 years of experience as a therapist and 17 years of experience as a solution-focused practitioner and trainer. In 2002, he co-founded the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association (www.sfbta.org) and serves on their Board of Directors. He is the chair of the 2009 conference, to be held in Albany in November 2009. From 2005-2008, he was the Director of Social Work and Support Services for the Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, where he offered SFBT training. He is author of numerous SFT articles and publications.