Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy

The Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy is a website and training hub dedicated to advancing the clinical practice, research, and application of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Executive directed by Dr. Anne Bodmer Lutz—who trained directly under SFBT co-founders Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer—the Institute serves as a global knowledge center for health, education, and social service professionals. The website provides open and continuing education resources, including clinical video demonstrations, solution-focused progress note templates, safety assessment tools, and evidence-based training modules. Key topics focus on mastering core SFBT techniques, such as constructing "best hopes," scaling questions, exception-seeking, and building solution-oriented dialogue in complex clinical environments. Emphasizing trauma-informed, strength-based practice, the platform tailors applications for behavioral healthcare, violence prevention, child welfare, school counseling, and crisis intervention. This digital hub is an indispensable open educational resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, clinical supervisors, social workers, psychologists, and healthcare administrators studying brief psychotherapy, strength-based counseling, and goal-directed clinical interventions.