From Problems to Possibilities
Helping Your Clients Move From Problems to Possibilities
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) gives clinicians a practical framework for supporting change across a wide range of clients and settings, shifting the focus from problems to possibilities. Rather than focusing primarily on understanding what is wrong, SFBT helps practitioners explore what clients want, what is already working, and the resources they can draw on to create meaningful change. In this eBook, Dr. Johnny Kim explores the core principles of SFBT and shares practical insights to help you build more solution-focused conversations, including:
How to get to know the person behind the problem and uncover strengths, interests, and existing resources
How Exception, Miracle, and Scaling Questions can help clients identify what they want and what is already working
How to create a collaborative relationship by allowing clients to be the experts in their own lives
How to use the “listen, select and build” approach to identify and develop signs of success and potential solutions
How to respond when clients return to problem-focused talk and use relationship and coping questions to shift the conversation
If you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, our Solution-Focused Brief Therapy course offers practical training, therapy demonstrations, and expert guidance from Dr. Johnny Kim, Dr. Stephen Langer, and Dr. Cynthia Franklin.
