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The One Question That Changes Everything in Therapy | ft. Elliot Connie HTS w/ DrG #408
Heal Thy Self with Dr. G
55 minutes
3 days ago
The One Question That Changes Everything in Therapy | ft. Elliot Connie HTS w/ DrG #408
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Transformational healing happens when we stop rehashing past problems and start focusing intensely on what we want to become. Solution-focused therapy flips conventional approaches by asking "What do you want?" instead of "What's wrong?" creating immediate forward momentum toward desired change rather than endless analysis of trauma and dysfunction.
In this groundbreaking episode, therapist Elliot Connie reveals how one revolutionary question transforms lives: "What are your best hopes from talking to me?" This instantly directs attention toward desired outcomes rather than problems. Human beings are programmed to move toward whatever they focus on - where you look, your life follows, just like drivers unconsciously steering toward accidents they're observing.
We explore his approach on why problem-focused therapy keeps people stuck while solution-focused methods create exponential transformation.Hope isn't wishful thinking; it's the most practical tool that rewrites your entire life story.
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About Our Guest: Elliott Connie, MA, LPC is a Texas-based psychotherapist and world-renowned expert in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). With over 15 years of clinical experience, he's the founder of The Solution Focused Universe and author of multiple books including "The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond."
Website: https://elliottconnie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliottspeaks/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-connie-852b787/
Timestamps:Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Elliot's Mental Health Superpowers and Core Philosophy
6:04 - The Breakfast Club Controversy: Reframing Child "Disrespect"
12:26 - From People Pleasing to Speaking Your Truth
16:04 - Why Traditional Therapy Keeps You Stuck in Problems
23:21 - The Power of "What Do You Want?" vs "What's Wrong?"
28:10 - Future-Focused Couples Therapy That Actually Works
35:39 - The 2020 Breakdown: When Hope Saved Everything
43:01 - Finding Hope in Dark Moments
46:00 - Facing Racism in the Mental Health Field
52:08 - Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Heal Thy Self with Dr. G
A show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.
