Learn how to use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients set short-term goals in this free online course.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on a client's present circumstances and goals in an effort to find practical solutions. This psychology course equips you with the relevant theoretical knowledge required to implement SFBT as a goal-directed practical modality. We first lay out the fundamentals of SFBT before exploring its principles and underlying philosophy.

This counseling course provides practical coaching skills to enable you to conduct SFBT coaching sessions confidently. We explain how to facilitate positive changes in your clients’ lives as you coach them through the process of assessing their current circumstances and setting goals. We go through SFBT techniques like ‘scaling’ or ‘miracle questions’ in detail. The course shows you how to enhance your active listening and communication skills and provides methods you can use to assess your clients’ progress and evaluate the effectiveness of your coaching interventions.

Our final topic covers advanced SFBT techniques and strategies. We explore the ethical considerations and limitations of SFBT practice and go over critical personal and professional development considerations to give you a holistic idea of fostering self-awareness. This course has no prerequisites and suits students or practitioners of psychotherapy or counseling. Counselors, coaches and leaders can also use this skill to expand their range of professional expertise. Sign up to learn how to use SFBT to help clients set life goals and work towards them.