Become a Certified
Solution Focused School Counselor
Achieve Meaningful Long-Term Impact with Your Clients on a Daily Basis,
Without Feeling Like You're... Overloaded, Lacking Time, Unequipped, Responsible for Everything!
Join Dr Linda Metcalf's 6-month Certification Program to learn the techniques that have empowered school counselors to reduce student visits, manage high caseloads with ease, and reignite their passion for making a difference.
Become a Certified
Solution Focused
School Counselor
Achieve Meaningful Long-Term Impact with Your Clients on a Daily Basis,
Without Feeling Like You're... Overloaded, Lacking Time, Unequipped, Responsible for Everything!
Join Dr Linda Metcalf's 6-month Certification Program to learn the techniques that have empowered school counselors to reduce student visits, manage high caseloads with ease, and reignite their passion for making a difference.
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed by High Caseloads and Complex Student Needs?
As a school counselor, you face daily challenges of managing overwhelming caseloads, supporting students’ mental health, and engaging parents and teachers. Administrative responsibilities often pull you away from direct student support, leaving you feeling ineffective and burned out. You want to provide impactful, solution-focused guidance, but it’s nearly impossible with the tools and support you currently have.
What if there was a way to overcome these challenges?
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed by High Caseloads and Complex Student Needs?
As a school counselor, you face daily challenges of managing overwhelming caseloads, supporting students’ mental health, and engaging parents and teachers. Administrative responsibilities often pull you away from direct student support, leaving you feeling ineffective and burned out. You want to provide impactful, solution-focused guidance, but it’s nearly impossible with the tools and support you currently have.
What if there was a way to overcome these challenges?
Introducing the
Solution Focused
School Counseling
Certification Program
This comprehensive certification program, designed and led by Dr. Linda Metcalf, offers you a proven approach to transform your counseling practice. You’ll gain practical tools and strategies to effectively handle high caseloads, manage complex student behaviors, and engage parents and teachers—all while reducing your stress and increasing your impact.
Special Introductory Price
$1497
$997
ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST COHORT
This price will increase to $1497 on future cohorts.
Payment Plan Available at $179/month x6.
We accept Purchase Orders from Schools and Districts.
Your Path to Becoming a
Certified Solution Focused School Counselor
Enroll in the Certification Program
Sign up for the program to access exclusive training sessions, digital resources, and mentorship from Dr. Linda Metcalf.
Participate in Hands-On Training and Practice Sessions
Learn and apply solution-focused techniques through live sessions, role plays, and real-world projects. Get personalized feedback on your progress.
Implement and See the Transformation
Use your new skills to handle complex student issues more effectively, build stronger relationships with parents and teachers, and create lasting change in your school.
“With each step, you’ll build the confidence and competence to become a solution-focused expert, making a bigger impact on students, parents, and teachers.”
Your Path to Becoming a
Certified Solution Focused School Counselor
Enroll in the Certification Program
Sign up for the program to access exclusive training sessions, digital resources, and mentorship from Dr. Linda Metcalf.
Participate in Hands-On Training and Practice Sessions
Learn and apply solution-focused techniques through live sessions, role plays, and real-world projects. Get personalized feedback on your progress.
Implement and See the Transformation
Use your new skills to handle complex student issues more effectively, build stronger relationships with parents and teachers, and create lasting change in your school.
“With each step, you’ll build the confidence and competence to become a solution-focused expert, making a bigger impact on students, parents, and teachers.”
Nothing Changes, Unless You Do Something Different
If you continue navigating your role without the right tools and strategies, the risks are high of...
Burnout
Remaining overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of high caseloads
Ineffectiveness
Lacking the ability to handle complex student issues effectively
.
Unfulfilled Potential
Missing the opportunity to create meaningful change and support your school community in the way you’ve always wanted
It's Time to Create Your Own Preferred Future...
With the skills and knowledge you’ll gain from the Solution Focused School Counseling Certification Program, you'll be...
Time-rich
Reduce repeat visits from students, freeing up time to engage more deeply with each individual
Worry-free
Handle challenging situations with confidence and ease
Passion-fuelled
Reignite your passion for counseling by seeing real, positive changes in your school
Why Choose the Solution Focused School Counseling Certification Program?
Led by a Global Expert
Led by a Global Expert
Learn directly from Dr. Linda Metcalf, a pioneer in solution-focused counseling with over 30 years of experience in school settings. She's also a best-selling author, and TEDx speaker.
Proven Success Worldwide
Proven Success Worldwide
The solution-focused approach has been implemented successfully in thousands of schools, producing measurable results in student engagement and behavior management.
Recognized Certification
Recognized Certification
Receive a certification that establishes you as a leader and expert in solution-focused counseling, enhancing your credibility, career prospects and earning potential.
Ongoing Support and Resources
Ongoing Support and Resources
Gain access to a library of practical solution-focused resources, training videos, and ongoing mentorship to ensure your continued growth and success.
CURRICULUM & PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Your Pathway to Transformative School Counseling Impact
SESSION 1
Introduction to Solution Focused School Counseling
This two-part session introduces the foundational concepts and practical applications of the solution-focused approach within a school setting. Participants will learn key solution-focused constructs, practice using these techniques through role plays and case studies, and shift their mindset from problem-focused to solution-building.
Session 1:1
Solution Focused Constructs
November 7, 2024
3 hours
Session 1:2
Applications to Common Student Concerns
November 21, 2024
3 hours
SESSION 2
SF Application & Practice I
This session builds on the introductory content, allowing participants to share experiences of using the solution-focused approach and engage in advanced role plays. Participants will further develop their skills by conceptualizing and applying solution-focused techniques to specific school scenarios.
December 5, 2024
2 hours
SESSION 3
SF Application & Practice II
In this session, participants will present their own cases of using the solution-focused approach and receive personalized feedback based on an evaluation rubric. The focus will be on refining techniques and ensuring adherence to the solution-focused conversation model.
January 9, 2025
2 hours
SESSION 4
SF Application & Practice III
This session offers another opportunity for participants to present their solution-focused cases and receive additional feedback. Participants will continue to refine their skills, ensuring they achieve a high level of competence and confidence in using the approach.
February 6, 2025
2 hours
SESSION 5
Solution Focused School Programming Activities
This two-part session explores how to apply solution-focused strategies within broader school programming, including RTI (Response to Intervention), MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support), 504 meetings, and parent/teacher conferences. Participants will learn to lead solution-focused groups and implement strategies in school programming activities.
Session 5:1
Developing Small Groups
March 6, 2024
3 hours
Session 5:2
Application of Strategies in Meetings and Other School Programs
March 20, 2024
3 hours
SESSION 6
Solution Focused Project Presentation
In the final session, participants will present their solution-focused projects, based on a needs assessment conducted at their school. This presentation serves as a capstone project, where participants can showcase their mastery of the solution-focused approach and receive final feedback.
April 10, 2024
3 hours
Sessions will start at 4pm Central Time
(2pm Pacific, 3pm Mountain, 5pm Eastern)
LIVE on Zoom
TESTIMONIALS
What Other Counselors Say About SF and Dr Linda Metcalf
I learned about SF two decades too late! It’s the only logical approach for School Counselors to use in a school setting with the caseloads we have.
Marisa Gates | Bill Young Middle School, CA
My life and counsellor practice has been transformed since starting with the SF approach in 2017. Amazing to see the heroes inside come to life!!
Madie | South Africa
Dr. Metcalf’s training is practical, collaborative, insightful, and applicable. I’ve been applying the strategies very effectively in my career as a school counselor.
Arlene Bonilla, MSSC, LPC-I
The training and resources I’ve received from Dr. Metcalf have helped me build a solution focused dynamic within our school.
Felina Heart | American International School, Budapest
Ready to Transform Your School Counseling Practice?
Become a Certified Solution Focused School Counselor
Be among the first in the world to become recognized as a Certified Solution Focused School Counselor, and achieve meaningful long-term impact with your clients on a daily basis... without feeling like you're overloaded, lacking time, unequipped, or responsible for everything!
Special Introductory Price
$1497
$997
ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST COHORT
Once our limit is reached, the cohort will close
This price will increase to $1497 on future cohorts.
Payment Plan Available at $179/month x6.
We accept Purchase Orders from Schools and Districts.
MORE TESTIMONIALS
What Other Counselors Say About SF and Dr Linda Metcalf
SF is life changing and can apply in every situation! Classrooms, students, teachers, and support staff can transform themselves, their schools, and their personal lives with SF!
Randi F | Jacksboro HS, Texas
Adopting the Solution Focused approach has helped me tremendously to change my approach in the school setting. Empowering students through their choices has been a huge addition to my school counseling tool kit!
Susan Simms | Blackfoot High School, Idaho
Using this approach, kids are happier - focusing on what to do to solve problems, instead of focusing on the problem. I am more calm and happier knowing that we are coming up with solutions that will work for them.
Carol Cave | Westover Elementary School, Silver Spring, MD
Linda's training style helped me feel like I was part of the learning process, rather than feeling like I was being lectured to.
Caleb Smith | Morehead Elementary School, North Carolina
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the curriculum, and how is it structured?
The curriculum is spread across 8 sessions and covers foundational principles of solution-focused counseling, hands-on practice, and real-world applications. Each session focuses on building specific skills, such as using solution-focused techniques with students, parents, and teachers, managing challenging behaviors, and applying strategies in school programming (e.g., RTI, MTSS). There are opportunities for role-play, feedback, and project presentations.
What is the time commitment for each session, and what happens if I miss one?
Sessions are typically either 2 or 3 hours online, with a mix of live training, practice, and discussion. If you miss a live session, you’ll have access to recorded materials and can review them at your convenience. Participation in live practice sessions is required for real-time feedback, but you can still catch up by watching recordings and completing any related assignments.
What makes this certification unique compared to other professional development options?
This program is led by Dr. Linda Metcalf, a global pioneer in solution-focused school counseling, and offers practical, research-backed strategies tailored specifically for school settings. Unlike other trainings, this program emphasizes real-world application through role plays, case studies, and project work. Participants gain the skills to implement solution-focused practices with students, teachers, and parents, making it uniquely effective in addressing the specific challenges school counselors face.
What are the career benefits and professional recognition of this certification?
This certificate program will be recognized by a national board (TBD), and will enhance your professional credibility by positioning you as a solution-focused expert in your school and district. You’ll gain skills to handle high caseloads, manage complex student needs, and lead solution-focused initiatives, making you a valuable asset to any educational institution. This can open doors for leadership roles and further professional development opportunities.
How does the payment plan work, and what are the options for Purchase Orders?
The program is priced at $997 (down from $1497) for the first cohort. There is a payment plan option of $179/month to make the cost more manageable. Schools and organizations can also pay via Purchase Orders. If you need additional information on setting up a Purchase Order, look for the link below the enrollment button.
Will I receive ongoing support and resources after completing the certification?
Yes, you’ll have continued access to program resources, including a library of solution-focused counseling materials, training videos, and the option to join ongoing mentorship sessions. This support ensures you can continue refining your skills and stay connected with other certified professionals for networking and shared learning.
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