Solution Focused Brief Therapy popularly called SFBT is a psychotherapeutic
technique that diverts the attention to solutions from the causes of the problem. The
therapy mainly progresses on the basis of an optimistic approach and is based on the
premise that individuals are equipped with skills to solve their problems. The therapy
looks at the individual as a rational being who can re-channelize his resources to solve
the problems. The therapist helps the individual in need, to change his perspective
from the problem to focus on the solution. Recognizing the need for economical and
time saving therapy, Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg from Milwaukea developed
SFBT in the early 1980s at the Brief Family Therapy Centre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(de Shazer, 1982, 1985, 1988; de Shazer, Berg, et al., 1986). It aims to develop
practical and quick solutions to gain lasting relief to clients. SFBT has been applied to
many different spheres of life like school, workplace and interpersonal problems.
