Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a particular therapeutic approach that has gained international recognition. It has a strong focus on descriptions of the future, identifying observable signs of progress, and useful behavioral patterns in the client’s life.
This article describes standard solution-focused interventions that can be observed during Solution-focused Brief Therapy session. These interventions are universal tools that have been used in different fields: organization development, education, coaching, supervision, and more.
By reading this article readers will gain an understanding of these basic methods, and how they can be applied. The article is not a supplement for professional education but provides insight into what these interventions can achieve.
The reader is encouraged to conceive possible applications of these solution-focused interventions—the purpose of reading this article is to gain a basic understanding of these methods. All of the interventions can be applied inside or outside of the therapeutic context.