Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Discover Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a modern, goal-oriented approach to therapy that emphasizes solutions instead of problems. Rather than focusing on past difficulties, SFBT helps clients identify their strengths, resources, and possibilities for change. It is widely used by counselors, psychologists, and social workers to achieve meaningful results in a short period.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Founder

SFBT was developed in the 1980s by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg at the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee. Their approach focuses on practical, fast, and positive change, making it one of the most accessible forms of therapy worldwide.

Core Techniques of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Some of the most effective solution-focused brief therapy techniques include:

The Miracle Question – Helps clients imagine how life would be different if their problem were solved.
Scaling Questions – Clients rate issues, progress, or confidence on a scale (e.g., 1–10).
Exception Seeking – Identifying moments when the problem did not occur or was less severe.
Compliments and Affirmations – Highlighting client strengths and past successes.

For more detailed exercises, you can explore solution-focused therapy techniques PDF resources online.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Questions

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy questions are designed to guide clients toward solutions. Examples include:

“What would be different if this issue was resolved?”
“Can you recall a time when this problem was less severe?”
“What small steps could you take this week to improve the situation?”

These questions encourage clients to focus on actionable solutions and create realistic, achievable goals.

Benefits and Applications

SFBT is effective in a variety of settings:

Individual therapy – Addressing anxiety, depression, and stress.
Couples counseling – Improving communication and resolving conflicts.
Family therapy – Enhancing family problem-solving and dynamics.
Workplace coaching – Supporting professional growth and performance improvement.

Because SFBT is brief and focused, it is both cost-effective and results-driven.

Learning Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Professionals and students can learn SFBT through several avenues:

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy training programs offered online and in-person.
Studying Solution-Focused Brief Therapy book resources.
Reviewing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy PDF guides or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy PPT presentations.

These resources provide theory, practical techniques, and real-world examples to help integrate SFBT into professional practice.

How to Book a session with SFBT Certified Psychologist

If you’re looking to explore Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and see how it can help you find practical solutions in your life, Manvi Sahni, a certified SFBT practitioner from IASTI, is here to guide you. She uses goal-oriented techniques and personalized strategies to help clients focus on solutions rather than problems.

Take the first step toward positive change—connect with Manvi Sahni or Krisha Gala today and experience how SFBT can help you create meaningful results in your life.