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The SFBTA is dedicated to fostering the exchange of ideas and practices in the field of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. We aim to provide research awards, scholarships, and/or fellowships to further the development of the field of solution-focused brief therapy. We are committed to holding an annual conference.

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Dear SFBTA Friends, Colleagues, and Community,

It is with warmth and gratitude that I serve as your President for 2026. I embrace this role in keeping with the dedicated legacy of so many strong leaders before me, as we continue to work collaboratively and build on our shared successes.

If you are not as yet a member, I encourage you to join the vibrant SFBTA community. Our Standing Committees led by our Board Members, are available to all of our membership and we’re so thankful for any amount of time you can contribute to the smooth flow and development of this organization.

In keeping with tradition, we look forward to a great SFBTA Conference in November of 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio, with Michelle Lasky as Conference Chair. Stay tuned for announcements as they unfold on this and the conference websites.

Please email us at board@sfbta.org with any questions, ideas or feedback. We will regularly provide updates on this website.

Wishing you a year of growth, health, peace and possibilities!

Warmly

Vicky Essebag

President SFBTA 2026

Our Mission

We are dedicated to fostering the exchange of ideas and practices in the field of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. We aim to provide research awards, scholarships, and/or fellowships to further the development of the field of solution focused brief therapy. We are committed to holding an annual conference.

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Upcoming Event

SFBTA 2026 Conference

Bridging Conversations: Connecting Practice, Research, and Innovation in Solution-Focused Work,

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November 5-8, 2026

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Upcoming Townhall

ReflAct Master Class

Astrid Dobmeier & Veronika Sweet

We’re thrilled to invite you to our next Town Hall + Training event featuring the renowned Astrid Dobmeier & Veronika Sweet!

Topic: ReflAct Master class

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Where: Online | Exclusive to SFBTA Members

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About Astrid Dobmeier

Systemic reflection architectures and transformation support, team coaching, coaching and systemic therapy. Instructor for systemic coaching and systemic supervision (DGSF), associate professor for systemic counselling and coaching, systemic research, editor of the online portal on self-reflection DeSelfie, www.deselfie.de. Multiple award-winning teaching together with Dr Sweet. Lives and practices on-site near Munich in her practice and forest-garden as well as online globally. Shares her life with her partner, two sons of 18 and 20 and her cat.

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About Veronika Sweet

Veronika develops systemic design of change processes through individual coaching, team formats and at the organizational level. She specializes in intercultural and international-multilingual settings. Veronika is an instructor for systemic coaching and systemic supervision (DGSF), an associate professor for systemic counselling and coaching, and initiator of research with a systemic approach. She is a multiple award-winning teacher, together with Dr Astrid Dobmeier. Veronika lives in an intercultural family with a ten-year-old son. She practices in Munich and online globally. She often learns a bout her German culture thanks to her Canadian husband’s perspective.

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SFBTA 2025 Research Award

The 2025 SFBTA Research Awards offer up to $1,500 to support research that advances the understanding and effectiveness of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. The submission deadline for this year is August 1, 2025.

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SFBTA Newsletter

Keep up with the latest news, events, and updates from the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association. If you'd like to contribute, submissions are due by the 3rd Sunday of each month.

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SFBTA Townhall & Training

View past town halls and training sessions led by SFBTA members, full of insights and shared expertise. Our next town hall is planned for next year. Stay tuned for updates!

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SFBT Treatment Manual

The SFBT manual offers a clear, flexible framework for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, outlining key techniques and research to support both clinical training and outcome studies.

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