What will you learn

Skills and knowledge you will gain after completing this course:

  • The SFBT Mindset: Understand why focusing on "what works" is more effective than diagnosing "what’s wrong."

  • The Diamond Model: Implement a structured framework for solution-building and resource exploration.

  • Master Questioning: Learn to deliver the "Miracle Question" to help clients visualise a preferred future.

  • Exception Seeking: Identify "problem-free" times in a client's life to uncover their hidden resilience.

  • Progress Measurement: Use Scaling Questions (0-10) to track incremental growth and boost client motivation.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction To The Course

    2. Background Introduction To The Development Of Solution Focused Therapy

    3. Recommended Reading

    1. Introduction To Solution Focused Therapy

    2. The Big Picture

    3. Why Use Solution Focused Therapy

    4. Key Benefits Of Using Solution Focused Therapy

    5. Therapeutic Direction In Solution Focused Therapy

    1. Types Of Solution Focused Therapy Techniques

    2. Problem Free Talk

    3. Pre-Session Change

    4. Scaling

    5. Best Hopes

    6. Exceptions

    7. Presuppositions

    1. Useful Ideas

    2. Examples Of Solution Focused Questions

    3. Structuring A Solution Focused Therapy Session

    1. Solution Focused Therapy Live Audio Demonstration

    2. Solution Focused Therapy Demonstration Annotated Transcript

    3. Article And Case Study About Using A Solution Focused Approach

    1. Summary Of The Course

    2. Bonus Lecture: Solution Focused Therapy Demonstration: Weight Loss & Addictions

About this course

  • £18.99
  • 23 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Introduction to Solution Focused Therapy FAQ

  • Is Solution-Focused Therapy actually as effective as long-term psychotherapy?

    Absolutely. Clinical trials show that SFBT is as effective—and often more efficient—than traditional models like CBT. By focusing on strengths rather than pathology, clients often reach their goals in significantly fewer sessions, making it highly cost-effective and empowering.

  • Do I need to be a qualified psychologist to take this course?

    This course is designed as an introductory gateway. While it is a vital tool for qualified counsellors and social workers, it is also highly beneficial for coaches, educators, and healthcare professionals who want to incorporate solution-oriented communication into their daily work.

  • Can SFBT be used for complex issues like addiction or trauma?

    Yes. While SFBT is "brief," it is not superficial. It is widely used in the UK by NHS recovery teams and social services to help clients find immediate coping strategies and build the confidence needed to tackle complex life challenges.

Did you know?

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) was developed by observing hundreds of hours of therapy sessions to see which exact questions actually led to client progress? Unlike traditional "problem-talk" that can last for years, SFBT is so effective that it often achieves significant breakthroughs in as few as one to six sessions. It’s the ultimate "efficiency" tool for the modern therapist.

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