SFU Conference 2023

Dallas, Texas

An In-Person Event You Won't Want To Miss!

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday -- April 27th - 29th
Daily 10am - 4pm Central US Time Zone

Thursday, Friday, Saturday
April 27th - 29th
Daily 10am - 4pm 
Central US Time Zone

No questions asked 100% money back guarantee up to 7 days before the conference start date.
*Refunds are processed within 30 business days from request date.

Location:

Magnolia Hotel Dallas
1401 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75201

The VIP Experience includes:

  • SFU 2023 Conference General Admission Ticket
  • Meet & Greet Lunch each day with our Special Guests (includes photo opportunity)
  • Friday night super exclusive secret VIP evening experience
  • ​Private SFBT Demonstration with Elliott and Adam
  • ​Private Book Signing with Elliott & Adam
  • ​Strictly limited number of spaces available to ensure its a truly intimate experience
  • SFU 2023 Conference General Admission Ticket
  • Meet & Greet Lunch each day with our Special Guests (includes photo opportunity)
  • Free Entry to the Thursday Night Comedy Show with Tiffany Haddish!!!!
  • ​Private SFBT Demonstration with Elliott and Adam
  • ​Private Book Signing with Elliott & Adam
  • ​Strictly limited number of spaces available to ensure its a truly intimate experience

Join us for our 2023 SFU Annual Conference

Our Special Guest Speakers

Click each image to learn more about them...

Tiffany Haddish

Mim Eichler Rivas

Antwone Fisher

2023 SFU Conference Hosts

Elliott Connie
Founder & President
Solution Focused Universe

Anna Francis
Chief Executive Officer
Solution Focused Universe

Dr Adam Froerer
Director of Research & Training
Solution Focused Universe

Cecil Walker
Trainer
Solution Focused Universe

We're Back! Face to Face! 
We Have Missed You!
After 3 years in the waiting, The SFU is finally back, face to face and we can't believe it! And we are coming back bursting with enthusiasm and energy. This conference is going to be our best yet!

We can't express how excited we are to share space with you and enjoy the community spirit our events bring.  And we are beyond excited about our incredible special guests who will be joining us to share their incredible stories!

       Tiffany Haddish! -- Mim Eichler Rivas! -- Antwone Fisher! 

So come and join us with the guarantee of filling your cup with inspiration, new knowledge, new friends and all things wonderful with being surrounded by like minded people who share your passion and calling to do the work we do.

Trust me, for more reasons than I can list here, you do not want to miss this event!  
After 3 years in the waiting, The SFU is finally back, face to face and we can't believe it! And we are coming back bursting with enthusiasm and energy. This conference is going to be our best yet!

We can't express how excited we are to share space with you and enjoy the community spirit our events bring. And we are beyond excited about our incredible special guests who will be joining us to share their incredible stories!

* Tiffany Haddish!
* Mim Eichler Reves!
* Antwone Fisher! 

So come and join us with the guarantee of filling your cup with inspiration, new knowledge, new friends and all things wonderful with being surrounded by like minded people who share your passion and calling to do the work we do.

Trust me, for more reasons than I can list here, you do not want to miss this event!
Elliott Connie
Founder & Director
Solution Focused Universe
The SFU Team
Past Conference Gathering
Conference Morning Tea - Donut Wall!

Day 1

10am - 11:15am - Love Story of SFBT

how Steve and Insoo met in Palo Alto California and how their dating relationship led to Solution Focused Brief Therapy

11:15am - 11:30am Morning Break

11:30am - 1pm The Birth of a New Approach

The creation of the Brief Family Therapy Centre in Milwaukee - What they did and how they did it

1pm - 2pm Lunch Break

2pm - 4pm No One Succeed Alone

How Steve brought the best out of Insoo and how Insoo brought the best out of Steve -  Both professionally and personally

Day 2

10am - 11:15am - From Milwaukee to the Diamond 

How Solution Focused has evolved over the years

11:15am - 11:30am Morning Break

11:30am - 1pm - An In-Depth Look at the Solution Focused Diamond 

1pm - 2pm Lunch Break

2pm - 3pm - SFBT Is Not About Positivity, It's About Something Else

How Insoo Kim Berg walked 200 miles to freedom

3pm - 4pm - The Legacy of Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer

And our responsibility to carry it forward 

Schedule for the conference!
Daily 10am - 4pm Central US Time

Daily Schedule 
10am - 4pm 
Central US Time

THURSDAY

Morning -- Stance

Guest Speaker: Tiffany Haddish

VIP Lunch with Special Guest

Afternoon -- Desired Outcome

State of the Union Address: Anna Francis, CEO

Panel: Hope
Q&A Time

VIP Meet and Greet with Tiffany Haddish (photo opportunity)

THURSDAY

Morning -- Stance

Guest Speaker: Tiffany Haddish

VIP Lunch with Special Guest

Afternoon -- Desired Outcome

State of the Union Address: 
Anna Francis, CEO

Panel: Hope
Q&A Time

VIP Meet and Greet with Tiffany Haddish (photo opportunity)

FRIDAY

Morning -- History of the Outcome

Guest Speaker: Mim Eichler Rivas

VIP Lunch with Special Guest

Afternoon -- Resources of the Outcome

Social Justice Address: Elliott Connie, Adam Froerer, Anna Francis, Cecil Walker
Q&A Time

VIP Meet and Greet with Mim Eichler Reves (photo opportunity)
 VIP Private Demonstration with Elliott and Adam

FRIDAY

Morning -- History of the Outcome

Guest Speaker: Mim Eichler Rivas

VIP Lunch with Special Guest

Afternoon -- Resources of the Outcome

Social Justice Address: Elliott Connie, Adam Froerer, Anna Francis, Cecil Walker
Q&A Time

VIP Meet and Greet with Mim Eichler Reves (photo opportunity)
 VIP Private Demonstration with Elliott and Adam

SATURDAY

Morning -- Future of the Outcome

Guest Speaker: Antwone Fisher

VIP Lunch with Special Guest

Afternoon -- Closing and Follow-up

SFBT "How-to": Cecil Walker
Q&A

VIP Meet and Greet with Antwone Fisher (photo opportunity)

SATURDAY

Morning -- Future of the Outcome

Guest Speaker: Antwone Fisher

VIP Lunch with Special Guest

Afternoon -- Closing and 
Follow-up

SFBT "How-to": Cecil Walker
Q&A

VIP Meet and Greet with Antwone Fisher (photo opportunity)

Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Beverages Included Daily!

See what others say about our conference events...

Gail C.
There were a number of things that made this conference stand out. This event was not a cookie-cutter conference. We were free to give our full attention to each presentation and carry away ideas, inspiration, and highly useful and personal information. The presenters often brought stories of their own lives into the room which was captivating and applicable to the topic at hand. Strong community was built as we were able to relate to those stories and share some of our own. At various times we all expressed what our best hopes were for the conference. Mine was always “a sense of community.” This conference did not disappoint in any way. The people, the place, the information, the encouragement all knit together a strong community, a group of like-minded people ready to support and encourage each other. This is the once-a-year conference I will not miss!
Deborah T.
This was such a great conference from the very start that I wanted to know how I could sign up for the next conference within the first few hours!
I have been to hundreds of conferences, but Elliott’s stands out for a lot of reasons:
-- the warm, loving, and generous community he’s created
-- cutting-edge content and expert faculty
-- abundant opportunities for practice and feedback
-- opportunities to dive deep into key issues
-- caring and gracious staff who made sure everything went super smoothly
A ‘don’t miss’ event if you care anything about doing great therapy/ coaching, and being both effective and efficient.
Lisa S.
I have never been to a conference quite like this one! Wow! Talk about a therapist’s dream. A small and intimate event that cultivated connection and authentic moments to share our love of the craft and the sacred work we do. Well thought out sessions, food, and overall conference details. Extremely affordable for the content, meals, networking, and professional growth!
Brian L.
As a first time attender I was welcomed into an international community of passionate and effective therapists committed to both competency and community. From around the world I was stimulated towards personal and professional growth through not only the teaching seminars but the conversations and connections made around meal tables and in casual conversation. SFU was a holistic experience of information and inspiration.
Valerie W.
The SFU Conference was like no other that I have ever experienced. I felt like it was more of a family reunion as I was able to connect to people I have met through the online coaching and practice sessions. Elliot makes the conference fun as well as highly informative and innovative.
I am always impressed with the level of expertise within this community but not just with their clinical skills. I am more impressed with the level of humility and love that they bring to the clients with whom they work. Being at the conference and hearing how the presenters help those who have been marginalized and written off is what gives me the motivation to making a difference where I live.
Thank you Elliott and thank you for the remarkable team who helped put the conference together. You are the best!
Jan P.
The relationships I have built, in the short time we have been together at the two previous conferences, are amazing. Elliott has managed to design conferences that accomplish what he set out to do... foster community. I made new friends and reconnected with old friends and I am delighted with that. I'll be coming again next year.
Christopher C.
The time spent was fantastic. What a pleasure it was to be learning from the solution focused masters in our field. I definitely came back to my practice with a wealth of knowledge and fresh set of solution focused ideas and skills that I can use with my clients.
Marsha S.
MAGIC is the first word to come to mind when I describe my inspirational and educational experience with Elliot Connie. The pre-conference was worth the price of admission. Although Elliot's knowledge is apparent in all that he teaches, it is his ability to wake up our hearts that will stay with me for life. His inspirational focus with a superb sense of humor lead me to tears and laughter and often at the same time. Adam Froerer was another highlight of the conference, explaining research on Solution Focused Therapy in a usable and understandable way. I really enjoyed and learned during Adam and Elliot's interactive presentation on the last day of the conference. It is important to note that Adam and Elliot often demonstrated the light side of Solution Focused Therapy by taking it seriously but added much wit and laughter that amused us all. 
Julie S.
I've had time to reflect on the experience and what it means to me. You all did an incredible amount of work to bring together such a rich experience. Conference planning and execution is a major undertaking and you did so with great success. So - THANK YOU!
In addition to the deeply valuable education and learning at this conference, what I took away was a deepened sense of community and family. My prior connection had been through the cyber world, and while I've felt that this SFU group is my tribe, the personal interactions at the conference further solidified this. Our ability to see the vulnerabilities and differences in one another yet sit in acceptance and support is a true testament to the heart of this group. This is HARD work. We have a great responsibility when we sit with clients who may be in their darkest moments, and to know that this SFU family sits right there along with us is the most important gift we bring to each other.
For any of you considering coming next year, don't hesitate to do so - you will not regret one moment and I would bet that you will come away feeling just as enriched by the experience as I having attended this year's conference.
Gail C.
There were a number of things that made this conference stand out. This event was not a cookie-cutter conference. We were free to give our full attention to each presentation and carry away ideas, inspiration, and highly useful and personal information. The presenters often brought stories of their own lives into the room which was captivating and applicable to the topic at hand. Strong community was built as we were able to relate to those stories and share some of our own. At various times we all expressed what our best hopes were for the conference. Mine was always “a sense of community.” This conference did not disappoint in any way. The people, the place, the information, the encouragement all knit together a strong community, a group of like-minded people ready to support and encourage each other. This is the once-a-year conference I will not miss!
Deborah T.
This was such a great conference from the very start that I wanted to know how I could sign up for the next conference within the first few hours!
I have been to hundreds of conferences, but Elliott’s stands out for a lot of reasons:
-- the warm, loving, and generous community he’s created
-- cutting-edge content and expert faculty
-- abundant opportunities for practice and feedback
-- opportunities to dive deep into key issues
-- caring and gracious staff who made sure everything went super smoothly
A ‘don’t miss’ event if you care anything about doing great therapy/ coaching, and being both effective and efficient.
Lisa S.
I have never been to a conference quite like this one! Wow! Talk about a therapist’s dream. A small and intimate event that cultivated connection and authentic moments to share our love of the craft and the sacred work we do. Well thought out sessions, food, and overall conference details. Extremely affordable for the content, meals, networking, and professional growth!
Brian L.
As a first time attender I was welcomed into an international community of passionate and effective therapists committed to both competency and community. From around the world I was stimulated towards personal and professional growth through not only the teaching seminars but the conversations and connections made around meal tables and in casual conversation. SFU was a holistic experience of information and inspiration.
Valerie W.
The SFU Conference was like no other that I have ever experienced. I felt like it was more of a family reunion as I was able to connect to people I have met through the online coaching and practice sessions. Elliot makes the conference fun as well as highly informative and innovative.
I am always impressed with the level of expertise within this community but not just with their clinical skills. I am more impressed with the level of humility and love that they bring to the clients with whom they work. Being at the conference and hearing how the presenters help those who have been marginalized and written off is what gives me the motivation to making a difference where I live.
Thank you Elliott and thank you for the remarkable team who helped put the conference together. You are the best!
Jan P.
The relationships I have built, in the short time we have been together at the two previous conferences, are amazing. Elliott has managed to design conferences that accomplish what he set out to do... foster community. I made new friends and reconnected with old friends and I am delighted with that. I'll be coming again next year.
Christopher C.
The time spent was fantastic. What a pleasure it was to be learning from the solution focused masters in our field. I definitely came back to my practice with a wealth of knowledge and fresh set of solution focused ideas and skills that I can use with my clients.
Marsha S.
MAGIC is the first word to come to mind when I describe my inspirational and educational experience with Elliot Connie. The pre-conference was worth the price of admission. Although Elliot's knowledge is apparent in all that he teaches, it is his ability to wake up our hearts that will stay with me for life. His inspirational focus with a superb sense of humor lead me to tears and laughter and often at the same time. Adam Froerer was another highlight of the conference, explaining research on Solution Focused Therapy in a usable and understandable way. I really enjoyed and learned during Adam and Elliot's interactive presentation on the last day of the conference. It is important to note that Adam and Elliot often demonstrated the light side of Solution Focused Therapy by taking it seriously but added much wit and laughter that amused us all. 
Julie S.
I've had time to reflect on the experience and what it means to me. You all did an incredible amount of work to bring together such a rich experience. Conference planning and execution is a major undertaking and you did so with great success. So - THANK YOU!
In addition to the deeply valuable education and learning at this conference, what I took away was a deepened sense of community and family. My prior connection had been through the cyber world, and while I've felt that this SFU group is my tribe, the personal interactions at the conference further solidified this. Our ability to see the vulnerabilities and differences in one another yet sit in acceptance and support is a true testament to the heart of this group. This is HARD work. We have a great responsibility when we sit with clients who may be in their darkest moments, and to know that this SFU family sits right there along with us is the most important gift we bring to each other.
For any of you considering coming next year, don't hesitate to do so - you will not regret one moment and I would bet that you will come away feeling just as enriched by the experience as I having attended this year's conference.
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