Solution Focused Brief Therapy – Free Live Training with Elliott Connie

If you’re a therapist who’s ever felt a session stall out, you’re not alone. Even with your best efforts, the conversation can loop, the energy can dip, and “no movement” becomes the norm for both you and your client.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) offers a clean pivot. Instead of circling problems, you’ll learn to amplify strengths and build toward concrete, desired outcomes — so progress feels natural and doable.

This free training with world-renowned SFBT trainer Elliott Connie distills the method into practical, conversational moves you can use immediately, which means you’ll have a reliable way to unlock momentum in every session.

With real client videos, guided practice, and simple tools, you’ll walk away with fresh confidence and session plans that foster hope — so clients leave feeling clearer, stronger, and ready to change.

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Why Attend “Unlock Progress in EVERY Session with Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)”

It’s exhausting to feel stuck — for you and your clients. SFBT gives you a proven, strengths-based way to move sessions forward without rehashing problems, so hope and momentum can return quickly.

Guided by Elliott Connie, you’ll practice targeted questions that invite change talk and highlight resources, which means clients experience themselves as capable — and you get a practical path to meaningful progress.

Whether you’re new to SFBT or refreshing your skills, you’ll learn a streamlined framework you can plug into any setting, so your sessions become clearer, lighter, and more effective right away.

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What You’ll Learn

Let’s make this simple and doable: you’ll see how to shift from problem talk to solution talk in the first minutes of a session, so the entire conversation starts moving toward what the client wants. You’ll try language you can lift and use tomorrow, and you’ll feel the difference when clients light up.

In practice demos, you’ll watch Elliott model core SFBT moves — desired outcome, preferred future, resource talk, and scaling — which means you’ll know what to ask, when to ask it, and how to follow up so that momentum builds and resistance fades.

By the end, you’ll have portable tools for any client or diagnosis, so you can keep sessions focused, compassionate, and productive — and then help clients carry that progress into real life between visits.

Here’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:

• How to open sessions with questions that create immediate buy-in
• Ways to elicit a clear desired outcome without getting lost in problems
• Simple prompts to build a detailed “preferred future” clients can picture
• Resource talk that spotlights strengths — even when clients feel stuck
• Scaling strategies to measure movement and reinforce progress
• Follow-up questions that deepen change talk and sustain momentum
• What to do when clients return to symptoms — without derailing the session
• How to close sessions so next steps feel natural and doable
• Using SFBT across settings: schools, couples, addictions, trauma, and more
• Ethical considerations and limits — so your practice stays grounded

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Who This Is For

This training is designed for clinicians who want a reliable, strengths-based framework to move beyond stuckness — so sessions feel lighter, faster, and more effective.

If you’re ready to ask questions that invite change (instead of circling problems), you’ll find practical language and structure you can use right away with adults, youth, couples, and families.

• Licensed counselors, psychologists, social workers, and MFTs
• School counselors, case managers, and community mental health providers
• Coaches and helpers integrating brief, solution-focused approaches
• Clinicians working with trauma, addictions, or complex presentations
• Students and early-career professionals seeking clear, evidence-based tools

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About Elliott Connie

Elliott Connie, MA, LPC, is a Texas-based psychotherapist and founder/director of The Solution-Focused University, where he trains professionals worldwide in the SFBT approach.

Across 15+ years in clinical practice, he has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families achieve meaningful change using clear, strengths-based conversations that build hope and agency.

Elliott is an internationally sought-after speaker and the author or co-author of several books, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Clients Managing Trauma (Oxford University Press) and Solution Building in Couples Therapy (Springer).

His teaching style is practical and energizing — blending real-world demos, step-by-step language, and compassionate focus so you can create rapid, sustainable progress with any client.

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FAQ

When and where does the event take place?

This free live online training takes place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central). You’ll receive your access link by email before the event, plus replay access details afterward.

Who is Elliott Connie?

Elliott Connie, MA, LPC, is a leading SFBT trainer, psychotherapist, and founder of The Solution-Focused University. He teaches practical, strengths-based methods clinicians can use to create rapid, sustainable change.

What will I learn during this event?

You’ll learn core SFBT processes — desired outcome, preferred future, resource talk, scaling, and coping questions — and how to apply them step-by-step so sessions move forward and clients feel more hopeful.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem. Register now and you’ll get 14 days of free on-demand replay access after the event. You can also upgrade after registering for lifetime access.

How long is the event?

The live training runs from 7 hours total, including two 15-minute breaks and a 70-minute lunch.

Do I need any special equipment to participate?

Just a reliable internet connection and a device (computer, tablet, or phone). Headphones can help with focus but aren’t required.

Will there be experiential practice during the training?

Yes. You’ll see real client video examples and practice solution-focused questions in real time so you can use them immediately in your sessions.

Is this training suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. It’s accessible for newcomers and refreshing for experienced clinicians who want clearer, more effective conversations.

Is this training evidence-based?

Yes. SFBT is a research-supported, outcomes-focused approach that emphasizes client strengths and desired outcomes to create meaningful change.

Will there be time for live Q&A?

Yes. There will be time for questions during the live training. While not every question can be answered, Elliott will address the most common and helpful ones.

Are CE credits available?

Yes. Live and self-study CE credits are available with a small upgrade after you register. You’ll see your CE upgrade options immediately in your account.

How do the 14-day replays work?

You’ll receive access to the replay in your account within a week after the live training. Replays remain available for 14 days at no cost.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is presented by PESI, a global provider of professional continuing education for mental health and healthcare professionals.

What is Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)?

SFBT is a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps clients define what they want, notice what’s already working, and take practical steps toward a preferred future.

Will there be client video demonstrations?

Yes. You’ll watch a full SFBT session from start to finish and see targeted questions used in real-world contexts.

Can this help with clients who feel stuck?

Definitely. SFBT is designed to move conversations forward even when motivation is low, so clients experience progress early and often.

Is this really FREE? What’s the catch?

There’s no catch. The live training and 14-day replay window are free. Optional upgrades (lifetime access and CE credits) are available after registration.

What if my schedule changes at the last minute?

You’ll still be covered. If you miss the live session, watch the replay for 14 days — or upgrade for lifetime access when it’s convenient.

Will captions or accessibility options be available?

Live captions or post-event captioned replays are typically available. Check your event portal for specific accessibility options when the replay is posted.

What materials or handouts are included?

You’ll receive course materials and resources to support your learning and clinical application.

What is the satisfaction guarantee or refund policy?

PESI offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied, contact PESI Customer Support at 800-844-8260 for assistance.

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