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 (link)
How This Training Changes Practice
Questions guide what to ask and next steps.
- See how questions shape what happens next
- Build from what works toward next steps
- Practice through guided exercises
- Apply a structured approach