Lesson Plan

Solution-Focused Mapping Plan

Guide 10th graders to articulate a personal goal, envision their ideal outcome via the miracle question, and map 3–5 concrete steps toward that goal in a 45-minute SFBT small-group session.

Clarifying goals and visualizing success builds motivation, self-efficacy, and momentum. The solution-focused approach fosters a positive, action-oriented mindset in students who need targeted support.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Success Snapshot

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to SFBT & Goals

5 minutes

Step 3

Miracle Question Exercise

10 minutes

Step 4

Mapping Concrete Steps

15 minutes

Step 5

Action Commitment & Wrap-Up

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Goal Mapping: Solution-Focused Steps

Welcome everyone and introduce today’s focus on mapping personal goals using a solution-focused approach. Remind students of confidentiality and respect. Transition to the agenda.

Session Objectives & Agenda

Read through each objective out loud. Emphasize how these steps build motivation and self-efficacy.

What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?

Briefly explain: SFBT focuses on solutions over problems, builds on strengths, and encourages small, achievable actions that lead to bigger change.

The Miracle Question

Pose the miracle question. Allow 30 seconds of silent visualization. Then instruct students to write their vision using sensory details on the template.

Mapping Concrete Steps

Show examples of breaking a goal into steps. Encourage specificity (who, what, when, where). Circulate to guide students as they map their own steps.

Next Steps & Commitment

Invite each student to share their chosen step aloud. Reinforce the power of small actions. Summarize and close the session with encouragement.

Lesson Plan

Solution-Focused Mapping Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up: Success Snapshot

Step 2

Introduction to SFBT & Goals

Step 3

Miracle Question Exercise

Step 4

Mapping Concrete Steps

Step 5

Action Commitment & Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Goal Mapping: Solution-Focused Steps

Session Objectives & Agenda

What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?

The Miracle Question

Mapping Concrete Steps

Next Steps & Commitment

Worksheet

Discussion

Warm Up

Goal Mapping

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