Solutions Focused Coaching
Back To DashboardWelcome to Module 9 of Coach School – Solutions Focused Coaching
Solution-Focused (SF) practice has its roots in the therapeutic approach devised by Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg and others at the Brief Family Therapy Center, Milwaukee. The approach values simplicity in philosophy and language and aims to discover “what works” in a given situation.
For over 40 years Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) has been developed as a positive and pragmatic way to work with individuals, families, and organisations.
In this module we look at coaching with a Solutions Focus. It is enormously helpful when working with clients who are entrenched in the problems they face, and struggle to find the possibilities.
1 | Watch the video training OR listen to the audio training and download the PDF | |
2 | Discuss the assumptions of a Solutions Focused Approach | |
3 | Describe YOUR Solutions Focused Coaching approach | |
4 | Outline the difference between positive reinforcement and positive engagement | |
5 | Arrange 3 solutions focused coaching sessions with a client who is not a personal friend or family member | |
6 | Prepare a case study for the coaching relationship |
Module Content
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Reflective Exercises
Discuss the assumptions of a Solutions Focused Approach
Describe, in your own words, your understanding of the following assumptions of a Solutions Focused Approach.
There is not necessarily a logical relationship between the problem and the solution.
There is no need to understand ‘why’, or to promote insight.
A focus on the possible and changeable is more helpful than a focus on the overwhelming
and intractable.
Every complaint description includes some sort of exception.
Understand How People Change
Knowing that change occurs when people experience themselves as successful and competent, describe how you might go about coaching a client who is unfulfilled in their career, using the principle of Solutions Focused Coaching.
Outline the Difference Between Positive Reinforcement and Positive Engagement
How would you move these positive reinforcement statements to become positive engagement statements?
“That’s awesome that you asked your boss for a raise!”
“Well done on completing your homework this week!”
“What a great way to get over that block – well done!”
Practical
Schedule 3 Solutions Focused Coaching sessions with a client and follow the guidelines for an initial and subsequent sessions.
Prepare a case study for the coaching using the following 3 step process:
Step 1 – describe the problem in 5 sentences or less
Step 2 – describe your process and/or how you solved the problem in no more than 2 paragraphs
Step 3 – state the result or outcome including what went well, and what you would do differently in the future.