Elliott Connie
Elliott Connie | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Early life and education
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.
Personal life
Connie currently lives in Arlington, Texas.[1][14]
References
- ^ a b c Price, Ron (14 February 2015). "Column: How to Get More Out of Valentine's Day". Farmington Daily Times.
- ^ "Graduate Counseling Distinguished Alumni: Elliott Connie". Texas Wesleyan University. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Elliott Connie, MA, LPC". eCare Behavioral Health Institute. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Elliott Connie – The Solution Focused Universe". The Solution Focused Universe. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Hankovszky-Christiansen, Katalin (21 December 2023). "The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond: A new approach to SFBT that will empower both practitioner and client to achieve the best outcomes by Elliott E Connie and Adam S Froerer". Journal of Solution Focused Practices. 7 (1). doi:10.59874/001c.91211.
- ^ Nelson, Thorana (2015). "Review of Solution Building in Couples Therapy". Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 41 (1): 130.
- ^ Coles, Don (2014). "Book review: Solution Building in Couple Therapy". Journal of Solution Focused Practices. 1 (1). doi:10.59874/001c.75130.
- ^ Cortell, Christina (2013). "Review of Solution Building in Couples Therapy". Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy. 12 (3): 290–291. doi:10.1080/15332691.2013.806713.
- ^ St. John, Jasmine (2013). "Solution Building in Couples Therapy". Sexual and Relationship Therapy. 28 (4): 432–433. doi:10.1080/14681994.2013.772577.
- ^ Connie, Elliott (2019). "Becoming Solution Focused in Therapy". PESI.
- ^ Connie, Elliott (2020). "Solution Focused Brief Therapy to Maximize Telehealth Sessions". PESI Inc. Academic Video Online: Premium.
- ^ Seo, Katti Jisuk (2021). "The glint of light on broken glass or: The power of the micro-moment". Journal of Solution Focused Practices. 5 (2): 51–53.
- ^ Ouer, Rebekka (2016). "SFBT and the LGBT Community". Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with the LGBT Community. Routledge. pp. 17–35. doi:10.4324/9781315744360-3.
- ^ Price, Ron (24 April 2015). "Column: Rather than Attacking the Problem, Reflect on Its Solution". Farmington Daily Times.