SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy)
Through collaboration and empowerment, Solution-focused Therapy helps clients identify, clarify, and apply solutions to their problems.
What is SFT?
SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy) is a goal-oriented, evidence-based therapeutic approach that emphasizes building solutions rather than focusing on problems. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, SFT helps individuals identify and leverage their strengths and resources to create positive change in their lives.
Key Features of SFT:
- Future-focused: Instead of dwelling on past challenges, SFT focuses on envisioning and achieving a desired future.
- Strength-based: Highlights existing strengths, skills, and successes to empower individuals in overcoming challenges.
- Collaborative: Clients and therapists work together to identify goals and develop actionable steps to achieve them.
- Brief and Efficient: Designed to be short-term, SFT often achieves meaningful results in fewer sessions than traditional therapies.
- Positivity-Oriented: Encourages a hopeful outlook by emphasizing what’s working and what can improve.
Is SFT Right for Me?
Applications of SFT:
SFT is effective in addressing a variety of issues, including:
- Stress and Anxiety
- Relationship Challenges
- Workplace or Academic Struggles
- Behavioural Issues in Children and Teens
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
Why Choose SFT?
Solution-focused therapy provides a practical, empowering, and time-efficient framework for creating change. SFT helps individuals achieve their goals and move forward with confidence and clarity by focusing on strengths and solutions.
How SFT Works:
- Therapists help clients define clear, achievable goals by asking questions like, “What would your life look like if this problem were solved?”
- Techniques such as the miracle question and scaling questions are used to explore possibilities and measure progress.
- The therapy focuses on small, actionable steps that build momentum toward larger changes.