Elliott Connie
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Elliott Connie | |
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| Born | Elliott E. Connie |
| Occupations | Psychotherapist, author, educator |
| Known for | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy |
| Notable work | The Art of Solution Focused Therapy (2009); Solution Building in Couples Therapy (2013) |
Elliott E. Connie is an American psychotherapist, author, and trainer associated with the practice and dissemination of Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), a goal-oriented model of psychotherapy. He has authored several works on SFBT and contributes to clinical education in the field.
Connie was born in Chicago and raised in Massachusetts.[1] He holds a masters degree in counseling from Texas Wesleyan University[2] and is a licensed professional counselor.[3]
Career
Connie is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the United States. He has worked with individuals, couples, and families using solution-focused therapeutic methods, which emphasize clients’ goals and resources rather than extended exploration of problems. He also conducts trainings throughout the world on SFBT.[4]
Connie is author or co-author of several books, including The Art of Solution Focused Therapy, The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond,[5] Change Your Questions, Change Your Future: Overcome Challenges and Create a New Vision for Your Life Using the Principles of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Solution Building in Couples Therapy.[6][7][8][9]
Along with publications, Connie has produced multiple videos that demonstrate his therapeutic techniques for a wider audience, including topics such as an introduction to SFBT[10] and a video focused on telehealth psychotherapy.[11]
Connie is known for conducting live demonstrations during his trainings to show the strengths and challenges of SFBT.[12][1] He has been described as having a "minimalistic approach" to SFBT.[13]
Selected publications
- Metcalf, Linda; Connie, Elliott (2009). The Art of Solution Focused Therapy. Springer. ISBN 9786612259562.
- Connie, Elliott (2013). Solution Building in Couples Therapy. Springer. ISBN 9780826109606.
- Froerer, Adam S.; Connie, Elliott, eds. (2018). Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Clients Managing Trauma. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780190678814.
- Connie, Elliott E.; Froerer, Adam S. (2023). The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond: A New Approach to SFBT That Will Empower Both Practitioner and Client to Achieve the Best Outcomes. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9781401970505.
- Connie, Elliott E.; Froerer, Adam S. (2024). Change Your Questions, Change Your Future: Overcome Challenges and Create a New Vision for Your Life Using the Principles of Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Hay House LLC. ISBN 9781401970529.