Workshop Description
Unlock the transformative power of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with our 2-Day intensive workshop led by the renowned expert, Elliott Connie. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting your journey in the helping field, this immersive experience is your gateway to a dynamic and proven approach that empowers both practitioners and clients alike. SFBT stands out for its pragmatic, future-oriented focus, and research consistently supports its efficacy in bringing about positive change. Join us for an enlightening exploration of this therapeutic method and discover how it can revolutionize your practice.
In an era where time is of the essence and clients seek tangible results, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy emerges as a beacon of efficiency and effectiveness. By homing in on clients' strengths and resources, SFBT diverges from traditional approaches, offering a refreshing and empowering perspective. The evidence supporting SFBT's success in fostering rapid and lasting change is compelling, making it a must-have tool in any therapist, social worker, or other helping professional’s toolkit.
Over two immersive days, Elliott Connie will guide you through the core principles and techniques that define SFBT. From solution-focused questioning, to achieving a desired outcome, to closing a session in a meaningful way, participants will acquire practical skills that can be immediately integrated into their practice. Recordings from actual sessions will be shown, and participants will have several opportunities to practice the skills needed to do this transformative work.
Learning Objectives:
- Master the Fundamentals: Develop a solid understanding of the foundational principles that underpin Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, including each of the components of Elliott's own Diamond Approach to SFBT.
- Enhance Clinical Skills: Acquire practical, solution-focused techniques to efficiently address clients' concerns and collaboratively set achievable goals.
- Optimize Time and Resources: Explore how SFBT's streamlined approach can maximize therapeutic outcomes, especially in time-limited settings.
- Cultivate Confidence: Build confidence in applying SFBT techniques through experiential learning, videos of sessions, and case discussions.
- Expand Your Therapeutic Toolbox: Diversify your therapeutic strategies by incorporating solution-focused interventions into your existing practice.
Who Should Attend?
Any helping professional who provides some form of counselling including (but not limited to), therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health and/or health-care professionals.
You will receive:
- Login details and instructions emailed in advance of the workshop
- Downloadable handouts
- Certificate of attendance upon successful completion of a brief online quiz (if desired)
- Access to a recording of the workshop for a limited period of time after the workshop - so if you can’t join live, or need to miss part of the live workshop and want to view it afterwards, we’ve got you covered!
About the Presenter
Elliott Connie, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist, author, podcaster, and founder of the world’s largest SFBT training organization for mental health professionals. He’s also a purpose-driven hope dealer with a mission to end the stigma surrounding mental health care.
With his superpower of asking the right questions, Elliott has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families move toward their desired future. He has travelled across the globe delivering keynote speeches at therapy conferences, spreading the word about inclusivity and diversity in the mental health field. Elliott is also the creator of Aha! Moments, a daily podcast to help listeners reflect on the way they view mental health in their daily lives.
Elliott Connie has authored or co-authored five books, including “The Art of Solution Focused Therapy”, “Solution Building in Couples Therapy”, “Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Clients Managing Trauma”, "The Solution Focused Marriage”, and most recently, “The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond.”
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