Wood et al., (2011) reported on improvements following Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) which were found with;

  • Children’s ‘externalising’ behaviour (e.g. aggression, cooperation, truancy)
  • Children’s ‘internalising’ (e.g. shyness, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-efficacy)
  • Reducing recurrence of child neglect.
  • Providing a supportive structure for first sessions with parents of children with learning disabilities and improved goal setting for families of children with behaviour concerns.
  • Improving coping of families undergoing divorce.
  • Improving functioning for young people with developmental difficulties.

Gingerich & Peterson (2013) reported on improvements following Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) which were found with;

  • Children’s academic progress
  • Children’s behaviour concerns
  • Crime and delinquency

The SFBT techniques considered ‘‘core’’ to the SFBT were: specific goals, miracle question, scaling question, search for exceptions, compliments, and homework.

Karababa (2024) found benefits to Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for Adolescents who experience school-related problems, from exam anxiety to academic achievement.

References

Gingerich, W.J., & Peterson, L.T., (2012). Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: A Systematic Qualitative Review of Controlled Outcome Studies. Research on Social Work Practice. 23(3) 266-283.  

Karabara, A., (2024). A Meta-Analysis of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for School-Related Problems in Adolescents. Research on Social Work Practice. 34(2) 169-181.  

Wood, K., Bond, C., Humphrey, N., & Symes, W., (2011). Systematic review of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with children and families. Department of Education.