An exclusive series of online master sessions
Masterclass with Dr Ben Furman
What is
MASTERCLASS?
Masterclass is an advanced form of training led by a recognised expert, Dr Ben Furman – a master in his field – for people who already have basic knowledge and experience. It is in-depth, practical work on participants' real challenges.
Why sign up?
Masterclass means:
- direct contact with Dr Ben Furman,
- practical answers to real problems,
- working among practitioners – a shared language,
- building a community of practitioners.
What are its
features?
- it is led by an authority with many years of experience,
- a focus on practice, not theory,
- analysis of real cases,
- the opportunity to ask questions and work on your own professional situations,
- a professional character.
Unlike a standard webinar, a masterclass: requires active participation, is based on dialogue and reflection, and develops skills to master level.
In the context of working with children and families, this means: deepening skills, greater precision of interventions, and increased effectiveness and confidence in action.
The idea of development through Masterclass
Masterclass is a space where experienced practitioners learn from a master – and from each other.
It is a space for those who already know the fundamentals and want to reach master level.
Who is Masterclass for?
For those who:
- want to work smarter, not harder,
- believe in the child's potential,
- are looking for development at expert level,
Course of the masterclass
A format of intensive, 120-minute, in-depth work.
Each Masterclass lasts 2 hours and consists of three distinct stages:
Introduction by the Foundation
15 min
A representative of the Foundation: places the topic in the reality of Polish schools, foster families and facilities, presents the most common challenges faced by practitioners, and links the issue with the Kids’ Skills method and the experience of specialists.
This is a moment for context, a shared language and current data from practice.
Masterclass
30 min + 60 min
Lecture by Dr Ben Furman (up to 30 min)
The essence of knowledge and concrete tools:
- how to work with a given challenge in the spirit of SFBT,
- what questions to ask,
- how to avoid typical pitfalls,
- how to build the process of change step by step.
This is not theory – these are practical tools to put into practice the very next day.
Question and answer session (60 minutes )
Participants send in questions using a questionnaire available on the Foundation's website. Dr Furman answers the most important and most frequently asked ones – without rushing, with examples and mini case supervision.
It is a space for:
- real dilemmas from work,
- difficult situations with parents,
- doubts about trauma, violence and burnout,
- questions about the effectiveness and limits of the method.
It is this part that makes the series a masterclass.
Go to the questionnaire to ask a question >>Note: Asking questions is optional – you can also take part in the Masterclass without sending a question.
Connection and community
15 min
Work in subgroups, moderated sharing of experiences: What was most important to me? What will I put into practice within 7 days? What one micro-step will I take when I get back to my own world?
We are building a community of practitioners who: speak the same language, support each other professionally and share micro-successes.
Organisation and additional information
Why is this important for practitioners ?
Masterclasses:
- deepen skills in skills-based work,
- develop precision in solution-focused language,
- strengthen the professional's position in working with parents and the team,
- increase the effectiveness of interventions in crisis situations,
- protect against burnout.
How to
sign up?
We believe that real change is born in community Skillful Energy:
- Register on the Skillful Energy platform
Go to the platform website and fill in the registration form. Registration is free. - Check your inbox.
Within 24 hours of registering you will receive an e-mail with your login details for the event platform. - Log in to the platform.
Use the details from the e-mail to log in to the Skillful Energy platform. - Sign up for your chosen Masterclass with Dr Ben Furman
As part of the event, you can sign up for the sessions that interest you.In the second step, make a donation. The donation is compulsory, but you choose theamount yourself. - You will receive a link to the meeting
Once you have made the donation, we will verify it and send you the link to the chosenMasterclass. - Join on the day of the event
On the day of the session, click the link you received and log in to the Masterclass. If the session has not appeared yet, just wait – it will startat the scheduled time. - Before the Masterclass, send your question to Dr Furman so that it can be included in the Q&A session. Use the form
Note: Asking questions is optional – you can also take part in the Masterclass without sending a question.
NOTE THE NUMBER OF PLACES IS LIMITED
Cost of participation
Funding platform
The Skillful Energy platform, as part of which Masterclass is run, is able to operate and grow thanks to the support of its Strategic sponsor, Neo Energy Group.
It is this partnership that allows us to create a space for meetings with international experts and to ensure the high quality of the events' content.
Support for our activities Foundation
Taking part in a Masterclass involves, each time, a donation to the Foundation's statutory activities of an amount you set . You decide how much to give – the amount is up to you.
Every donation tier helps us develop programmes that strengthen the psychological resilience of children and young people and support professionals working with the Kids’ Skills and Skillful Group methods.
Taking part in a Masterclass is therefore not only an investment in your own development, but also a way of contributing to good that reaches further.
Donation tiers
Please choose one of the suggested donation tiers (PLN 20, PLN 40, PLN 60) or pay another amount of your choice by transfer to the Foundation's account. The transfer details can be found in the footer.
Every donation supports our work to strengthen the psychological resilience of children and young people and the development of professionals working with young people.
SKILFUL ENERGY: MASTERCLASS SERIES 2026
MASTERCLASS V
A child in foster care – building belonging and identity
MASTERCLASS V
A child in foster care – building belonging and identity
DATE: 05.11.2026 17:00 -19:00 online
Key topics:
- How to support a child between two systems?
- How to talk about the birth family?
- How to build a narrative of strength?
Support for practitioners:
- Deepening identity work in the spirit of the SFA.
- Supporting foster families in everyday conversations.
- Building the child's emotional stability.
Benefits for participants:
- greater consistency in parenting,
- stronger family relationships,
- less loyalty tension for the child.
Here you can use the form to send a question to Dr Ben Furman, which may be used during the Q&A session. Not all questions will be discussed – you can also take part in the Masterclass without asking questions.
Click to ask your question>>Platform login instructions >>MASERCLASS VI
Burnout among helpers – how to regain energy?
MASTERCLASS VI
Burnout among helpers – how to regain energy?
DATE: 10.12.2026 17:00 -19:00 online
Key topics:
- How to protect yourself in a helping profession?
- How to build a culture of appreciation in the team?
- How to regain a sense of meaning?
Support for practitioners:
- Strengthens Skillful Group leaders.
- Builds team resilience.
- Prevents staff turnover and overload.
Benefits for participants:
- more energy,
- greater job satisfaction,
- a sense of belonging to a community of professionals.
Here you can use the form to send a question to Dr Ben Furman, which may be used during the Q&A session. Not all questions will be discussed – you can also take part in the Masterclass without asking questions.
Click to ask your question>>Platform login instructions >>MASTERCLASS I - this event has already taken place
Building psychological resilience in practice
MASTERCLASS I
Building psychological resilience in practice
DATE: 26.03. 2026 17:00 -19:00 online
Key topics:
- How to genuinely strengthen children's sense of agency?
- How to turn a “problem” into a “skill to learn”?
- How to speak so as to build strength, not dependence?
How does this support Kids’ Skills and Skillful Group practitioners?
- It deepens skills in skills-based work.
- It teaches even more precise empowering language.
- It shows how to run the process so that the child experiences success sooner.
Benefits for participants:
- greater effectiveness in less time
- less helplessness in working with a “resistant” child
- ready-made questions and a conversation framework to use from the very next day
MASTERCLASS II - this event has already taken place
Working with a child after trauma – without deepening the pain
MASTERCLASS II
Working with a child after trauma – without deepening the pain
DATE: 23.04.2026 17:00 -19:00 online
Key topics:
- How to support a child without “digging up the past”?
- How to build stability through micro-successes?
- How to ask questions about the future when the present is difficult?
How does this support Kids’ Skills and Skillful Group practitioners?
- Extending the tools of the SFA (Solution-Focused Approach) in the context of trauma.
- A better understanding of the boundary between help and overload.
- Greater confidence in working with children.
Benefits for participants:
- a greater sense of security in conducting conversations
- specific questions for working with a child after difficult experiences
- lower risk of emotional burnout
MASTERCLASS III - this event has taken place
A difficult or demanding parent – how to build cooperation?
MASTERCLASS III
A difficult or demanding parent – how to build cooperation?
DATE: 27.05.2026 17:00 -19:00 online
Key topics:
- How to defuse conflict without giving in?
- How to build a contract instead of defensiveness?
- How to use the language of the SFA in conversations with adults?
Support for practitioners:
- Strengthening the professional's position,
- Working on cooperation across the system – school, family, foster care,
- Developing mediation skills.
Benefits for participants:
- fewer conflicts,
- more partnership,
- greater effectiveness of actions for the child.
Here you can use the form to send a question to Dr Ben Furman, which may be used during the Q&A session. Not all questions will be discussed – you can also take part in the Masterclass without asking questions.
MASTERCLASS IV
Violence and hate – solution-focused intervention
MASTERCLASS IV
Violence and hate – solution-focused intervention
DATE: 24.09.2026 17:00 -19:00 online
Key topics:
- How to respond without escalation?
- How to work with the perpetrator without labelling?
- How to build a circle of support around the child?
Support for practitioners:
- Strengthening skills in working with groups.
- Building a culture of responsibility instead of punishment.
Benefits for participants:
- quick tools for crisis situations,
- greater control over the process,
- real influence on the group atmosphere.
Here you can use the form to send a question to Dr Ben Furman, which may be used during the Q&A session. Not all questions will be discussed – you can also take part in the Masterclass without asking questions.
Neo Energy Group.
Neo Energy Group, as one of the leading developers and operators of renewable energy sources (RES), is continuously involved in sustainable development activities. The company also takes part in social initiatives that not only promote the well-being of children and young people but also build their psychological resilience – a protective shield and a key element of their health and prosperity. By supporting the ULICA Foundation and its Centre, NEG actively contributes to the development of ecopsychology and Dr Ben Furman's ideas. It also shows that responsible business and sustainable development mean investing not only in technology but also in people – especially the young generation. The innovation that is part of Neo Energy Group's DNA is also visible in the work of the Foundation and the concept it promotes, which uses modern tools to rebuild and strengthen the psychological resilience of the youngest. As a result, children's problems begin to be seen differently. They become processes of learning new skills that help overcome difficulties and initiate the process of desired change. Making these initiatives available to local communities is further proof that Neo Energy Group understands and takes very seriously its social role, which has the power to drive positive change. By supporting the ULICA Foundation, the company joins forces with those working for a better tomorrow, in which every child – regardless of where they live – has the chance to develop healthily in harmony with the world around them
If you have any questions, please contact
Magdalena Tylska
Customer Service Specialist
Tel. +48 512 577 677