This conference is being held virtually.

The Solution Focused Approach has often been described as one that is simple, but not easy. This is because developing the thinking that would lead towards using the techniques and questions of this approach can be challenging. One of the questions that people ask me often is if this approach works with those from marginalized communities. As a person of color myself, this question is a personal one to me and one that I address in my work. The answer is of course it does, but to go deeper and understand you must get trained in this way of working. This can be challenging for a few reasons; some of the biggest challenges are due to most of us being trained in a more traditional, problem-focused clinical modality. In this workshop the presenter will help you make that shift by showing you behind the curtain of this approach, so you'll have a more complete understanding of this simple and easy way of working, as well as be able to apply it in your work.

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 training 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".