Solution Focused Mapping Plan Goal Mapping
Solution-Focused Mapping Plan
Lesson Plan
Audience
10th Grade Small Group
Duration
45 Minutes
Approach
SFBT Structured Exercises
The Purpose
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.
Objective
Guide students to articulate a personal goal, envision their ideal outcome via the miracle question, and map 3–5 concrete steps toward that goal.
Materials
Goal Steps Slides (Slide Deck)
Goal Mapping Template (Worksheet)
Miracle Question Chat (Discussion Guide)
Success Snapshot Cards (Warm-up)
Preparation
Time: 10 minutes
• Print one Goal Mapping Template per student.
• Load Goal Steps Slides and test projection.
• Prepare index cards or sticky notes for Success Snapshot.
• Review the Miracle Question Chat discussion prompts.
Session Flow
5 Min
Warm-up
Success Snapshot
Distribute index cards to each student.
Ask: "Name one thing you've done recently that made you feel successful."
Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their snapshots.
Facilitation tip: Affirm every contribution to set a strengths-based tone.
5 Min
Intro
SFBT & Goals
Define SFBT: Focus on solutions over problems.
Show Slides 1–2 outlining the agenda: miracle question, vision, mapping.
Emphasize confidentiality and respect within the group.
10 Min
Exercise
Miracle Question Exercise
Pose the question from Miracle Question Chat : "If you woke up tomorrow and your main goal was achieved, what would you see different?"
Students close eyes for 30 seconds to visualize.
Students write a 2–3 sentence vision on the Goal Mapping Template .
Pair-share visions for 2 minutes each.
15 Min
Practice
Mapping Concrete Steps
Show Slides 3–5 for sample step breakdowns.
Instruct students to list 3–5 small, observable steps on their templates.
Circulate and prompt specificity: Who, What, When, Where .
Facilitation tip: Break big steps into smaller, manageable actions.
10 Min
Wrap-up
Commitment & Wrap-Up
Choose one step to commit to in the next week.
Write commitment on the back of the template.
Share commitments aloud around the circle.
Summarize: "Small steps lead to big change."
Goal Steps Slides Small Group Session
Goal Mapping
Solution-focused steps to visualize and achieve your vision.
10th Grade Tier 2
Session Agenda
01
Explore the Miracle Question to envision success
02
Map 3–5 concrete steps toward your goal
03
Commit to one small action for the week
What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
Strengths-Based
Focuses on what you are already good at and how to use it.
Future-Oriented
Instead of focusing on past problems, we focus on future solutions.
"Small, concrete steps create big, meaningful change over time."
The Miracle Question
"If you woke up tomorrow and your main goal was already achieved, what would you see, hear, or feel differently?"
1
Close your eyes and visualize the scene for 30 seconds.
2
Write a 2–3 sentence description of your vision on your template.
Mapping Concrete Steps
Example: Improve Grades
Review notes each evening (5 min)
Ask teacher one question after class
Join study group on Thursdays
Complete one extra practice problem
Your Turn!
List 3–5 small steps for your vision.
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Next Steps & Commitment
"Small steps lead to big change!"
1
Pick One Step
2
Write It Down
3
Share With Us
Goal Mapping Template Goal Mapping
Personal Success Template
Student Explorer Name
Date of Expedition
Your Current Location: The Personal Goal
Describe one personal goal you’d like to achieve:
1. The Vision: Miracle Question
“If you woke up tomorrow and your goal was already achieved, what would you see, hear, or feel differently? Write a 2–3 sentence description of your vision.”
2. The Route: Mapping Concrete Steps
List 3–5 small, specific steps toward your vision. Consider Who, What, When, and Where.
1
2
3
opt
3. The First Step: Action Commitment
Choose one step you commit to for next week. Describe exactly what, when, and where.
Confidence Scale (1-10)
LOW
HIGH
Supports & Resources
"Small steps lead to big change"
Miracle Question Chat Miracle Question Chat
Facilitator Discussion Guide
Purpose
Guide students through the Miracle Question exercise, helping them envision their desired future in vivid detail and prepare to translate that vision into concrete steps.
Group Norms
• Confidentiality: What's shared stays here.
• Respect: Listen without interruption.
• Strengths: Focus on solutions and possibilities.
• Detail: Encourage sensory descriptions.
Step 1 & 2 7 Min
The Visioning
Facilitator Script:
"Imagine that while you slept tonight, a miracle happened, and your personal goal was fully achieved. When you wake up tomorrow, what would you notice first? What would you see, hear, or feel that tells you your goal is already done?"
Allow 30 seconds of absolute silence for visualization.
Direct students to Section 1 of the Goal Mapping Template .
Step 3 3 Min
Guided Follow-Up
Use these prompts to deepen the vision:
What do you see first? (people, setting, objects)
What sounds or conversations are happening?
How does your body feel in this moment?
Step 4 & 5 5 Min
Sharing & Reflection
Pair-Share: Each student gets 2 minutes to share their vision while their partner listens for one "vivid detail."
Group Debrief: Invite 2–3 pairs to share a key insight. Ask the group: "What small sign stood out most across these visions?"
Facilitator Pro-Tips
Timing
Keep each section moving. The visioning is the spark, but the mapping (next) is where the work happens.
Equity
Gently invite quieter students to share. Use pair-sharing as a "low stakes" way to get everyone talking.
Encourage Detail
If a vision is too general ("I'd be happy"), ask: "How would we know you're happy? What does that look like on your face?"
Positive Reinforcement
Always pivot back to "what works." This session is about possibilities, not barriers.
Success Snapshot Cards Success Snapshot
Warm-up Activity Card • Tier 2 Group Counseling
Success Snapshot
Capture a win...
Think of one thing you accomplished in the last week that made you feel successful. Write what you did and why it felt like a success.
Strength Check:
What skills or qualities helped you succeed?
Success Snapshot
Capture a win...
Think of one thing you accomplished in the last week that made you feel successful. Write what you did and why it felt like a success.
Strength Check:
What skills or qualities helped you succeed?
Success Snapshot
Capture a win...
Think of one thing you accomplished in the last week that made you feel successful. Write what you did and why it felt like a success.
Strength Check:
What skills or qualities helped you succeed?
Success Snapshot
Capture a win...
Think of one thing you accomplished in the last week that made you feel successful. Write what you did and why it felt like a success.
Strength Check:
What skills or qualities helped you succeed?
Cut along dotted lines to distribute individual cards.
