Solution-Focused Workforce Training and Professional Development
The Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy provides workforce training grounded in the evidence-based practice of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Our programs help professionals know what to ask, how to respond, and how to move conversations forward across schools, healthcare systems, behavioral health, universities, crisis response, and community-based settings.
Participants learn how to recognize strengths and resources, ask focused questions, and help people identify meaningful goals and actionable next steps. Through extensive video demonstrations, participants observe real conversations unfold while guided practice exercises, structured frameworks, and comprehensive written materials help staff apply the approach more naturally in their daily work.
Organizations may access training through live-interactive programs, self-paced courses, blended learning models, and organization-wide licensing options.
Please see our article: How Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Training Can Support the Mental Health Workforce
Workforce Training Options
Introduction to Solution-Focused Practice
2 CE Credit/Clock Hours
This 2-hour live continuing education course introduces participants to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), an evidence-based approach used across healthcare, education, behavioral health, social services, and other helping professions. Through live instruction, demonstrations, and discussion, participants gain an overview of the solution-focused approach and its potential applications in professional practice.
Core Skills in Solution-Focused Practice
12 CE Credit/Clock Hours
Earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits while developing foundational Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) practice skills through this live, interactive training. Participants develop core solution-focused conversation skills through instructor-led teaching, live demonstrations, guided practice, role-plays, case discussions, and individualized feedback designed to strengthen engagement, collaborative goal negotiation, strengths-based partnerships, and solution-focused practice across a variety of professional settings. The 12 instructional hours are customized to meet each organization’s scheduling needs.
Advanced Applications in Solution-Focused Practice
12 CE Credit/Clock Hours
Earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits while developing advanced Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) knowledge and skills through this live, interactive training. Participants deepen their solution-focused practice through instructor-led teaching, live demonstrations, guided practice, role-plays, case discussions, and individualized feedback designed to strengthen clinical confidence, competence, and advanced application across a wide range of professional settings. The 12 instructional hours are customized to meet each organization’s scheduling needs.
Coaching and Implementation Support
CE Credit/Clock Hours TBD
Customized Solution-Focused Group Coaching provides behavioral health organization staff opportunities to sustain and strengthen solution-focused skills under the guidance of a master solution-focused practitioner and trainer. This course requires completing the Solution-Focused Skills and Practice for Agencies (Basic or Advanced) or Foundations of Solution-Focused Practices Online Intensive.
Supervision in Solution-Focused Practice
12 CE Credit/Clock Hours
Earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits while developing advanced solution-focused supervision and consultation skills through this live, interactive training. Participants strengthen supervision and consultation practice through instructor-led teaching, video case discussions, guided practice, role-plays, and individualized feedback designed to build reflective supervision skills, practitioner confidence, and professional growth. The 12 instructional hours are customized to meet each organization’s scheduling needs.
Solution-Focused Violence Prevention Training
12 CE Credit/Clock Hours
Earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits while learning Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) principles and skills for violence prevention. This live, interactive course combines instructor-led teaching, live demonstrations, guided practice, role-plays, and case discussions to help participants strengthen collaboration, build resilience, and apply solution-focused strategies across healthcare, education, behavioral health, social services, and community settings.
Additional Training Customization
Follow-up live training sessions tailored to individual agency needs, mandates and targeted clinical populations may be added to any of these three options.
Want More Information about Arranging Live Synchronous Training for Your Agency Staff?
The Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy provides customized staff training designed to address the unique needs and goals of mental health, human service, medical, and educational organizations. If you are interested in scheduling a time to discuss staff training options for your workplace, simply fill out and return this short form and our Director Dr. Anne Lutz will contact you to set up a Zoom consultation.