Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy

Solution-Focused Training

A practical, evidence-based approach to asking questions that shape conversations when they matter most.

Brief conversations lead to clear next steps.

Grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), used across healthcare, education, and community systems

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Trusted by Professionals and Organizations Nationwide

Case Western Reserve University • University of Illinois • U.S. Army Chaplain Corps
NYC Health + Hospitals • Cook County Health (Integrated Behavioral Health) • Communities In Schools (and many more)

Schools | Healthcare | Behavioral Health | Community Program | Higher Education | Substance Use Care 

Choose the Path that Fits Your Work

For Individual Professionals
Self-Paced Courses

✔ Continuing education for eligible professionals
✔ Video demonstrations showing what to ask and how to respond
✔ Guided practice exercises to apply the questions
✔ Written materials for use in practice
✔ A structured approach for clear next steps
✔ Practical tools for immediate use

See how our courses help you know what to ask and take the next steps.
Watch a brief introduction of how the courses help you build from what works and take next steps.

For Organizations 
Workforce Training

✔ Continuing education for eligible professionals
✔ Live training tailored to your organization
✔ Practice-based training built around real scenarios
✔ Self-paced options for onboarding and sustainability
✔ Coaching and implementation support
✔ Organization-wide access through flexible licensing

See how our training helps staff know what to say and take next steps.
Watch a brief overview of how teams build from what works and take next steps.

Why Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Works

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: Evidence & Effectiveness

  • Backed by meta-analyses and randomized trials
  • Consistent positive outcomes across populations
  • Applied across healthcare, education, and community systems

Find out more about the research and evidence.

What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

What Makes Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Different?

Learn the key principles of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, explore the evidence, and watch actual session demonstrations showing the approach in practice.

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