Solution Focus Approach-Elliott Connie, MA, LPC

The Solution Focused Approach has been around for more than 40 years and in that time this way of working has demonstrated effectiveness in many different areas. The key to this way of working is to be able to focus on what the client desires for change instead of just their problem, and doing clinical work this way is simple. However, simple does not mean easy and for many professionals using this approach is a challenge. In this lecture the presenter will demonstrate exactly how to use the Solution Focused Approach with any client, regardless of the problem that brought them into therapy. The presenter will be using lecture, video demonstrations, and perhaps even live demonstrations to during this event. 

About Elliott Connie

Elliott Connie, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist that practices in Keller, Texas. He has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families applying the solution focused approach to help them move their lives from the current problems towards their desired futures. He is the founder and Director of The Solution Focused University, an online learning community that also conducts trainings to help professionals master the Solution Focused Approach in their work. He is recognized around the world speaking at national and international conferences and events in such places as throughout the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Russia, Switzerland, England, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Holland, Canada, and Asia training practitioners to apply solution focused questions and techniques in their work. He has authored or co-authored 4 books including “The Art of Solution Focused Therapy”, “Solution Building in Couples Therapy”, “The Solution Focused Marriage”, and “Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Clients Managing Trauma”.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Conduct effective clinical interventions using the Solution Focused Approach.
2. Focus on and incorporate the client’s desired outcome for change, even when the problem seems very challenging.
3. Build on your client’s strengths to create measurable change following the session.

Continuing Education Information

The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs is approved by the California Psychological Association, Office of Professional Development, to sponsor continuing professional education for psychologists in California. The California Psychological Association is authorized by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to approve continuing education providers. The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs designate this live activity for three hours continuing education credits for the above-identified licensed professionals.