Description:
Contemporary therapist need to understand culturally competent practice. Principles of assessment and treatment will be offered.
Educational Objectives:
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
Laura S Brown holds a PhD and Diplomate in Clinical Psychology. She has been in independent practice as a clinical and forensic psychology since 1979, and is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Her work has focused on trauma, feminist practice, and cultural competence. Her most recent books include Not the price of admission: Healthy relationships after childhood trauma, and The feminist model of psychotherapy supervision, which has a companion DVD. Dr. Brown’s many awards include the lifetime achievement award of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology. She holds the rank of Shodan in Aikido, earned at age 64.
Elliott Connie is a solution focused therapist with his private practice based in Keller, TX. Elliott specializes in using the solution focused approach to work with couples. He is the co-author of the book The Art of Solution Focused Therapy, and his second book, Solution Building in Couples Therapy, was released in 2012. His latest book, The Solution Focused Marriage: 5 Simple Habits That Will Bring Out the Best in Your Relationship, is now available.
Elliott has traveled throughout the United States and Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, Russia, South Africa and Canada, training psychotherapists to work more effectively with couples, and helping couples to build more satisfying relationships.