2025 Solution-Focused Summer Intensive Conference
Presented by Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

The 2025 Solution-Focused Summer Intensive at a glance

This Solution-Focused training is presented by International solution-focused trainer, consultant, author, and therapist, Teri Pichot. You're invited to join her in beautiful Denver, Colorado this summer for an energizing week of learning, collaboration, and networking. Can't make it in person? We will also have an additional online version the following week as well. This training includes the most recent developments in the evidence-based solution-focused approach as well as timely and frequently requested Solution-Focused Brief Therapy topics. Teri brings over 35 years of experience working with some of the most challenging client populations as well as her passion applying SFBT in these often highly regulated settings. Some highlights of this year will be Teri’s demonstrating how to use solution-focused techniques in the challenging arena of couples and families. In addition, she will actively discuss and demonstrate how to use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with those struggling with grief, loss, trauma, and other difficult and/or chronic diagnoses. Lastly, she will explore how SFBT’s “person-informed” approach effectively addresses the concerns raised by the trauma-informed movement. As previous workshop attendees can readily attest, Teri teaching style and inclusive warmth and humor create an invigorating yet practical, hands-on learning environment. Stay for the week or choose specific days with topics of interest. Further, participants who are already actively teaching, supervising, or training in the field of evidence-based Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, are invited to stick around for two additional days online to acquire advanced solution-focused teaching skills, and develop unique applications specifically tailored for your own training, coaching, supervision, or consultation work. All hours qualify toward international certification through the International Alliance of Solution-Focused Teaching Institutes as awarded through Denver Center for SFBT.

We have a 5 day in-person Summer Intensive 7/14/25-7/18/25 and another online Summer Intensive 7/21/25-7/25/25 and 2 days of Train the Trainers and Supervisors online 7/28/25 and 7/29/25.

• Designed to benefit beginners to advanced learners
• Content is tailored to the needs of those in attendance; making attending useful year after year
• Attend all 7 days or choose the days you want; only pay for the days you attend
• Learn Solution-Focused Skills from IASTI certified trainers
• Practice Solution-Focused techniques and receive live feedback
• Continuing support after the conference

2025 Solution-Focused Summer Intensive, Conference - Featured Trainer

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  Teri Pichot, LCSW, MAC, LAC:

  Teri Pichot began her career as a psychotherapist over 35 years ago. Teri has worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families distressed by many issues including chronic mental illness, substance misuse, and domestic violence. Teri received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Denver, and she went on to obtain licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in addition to achieving the highest level of both state and national certification as an addictions specialist. She also is internationally certified as a Solution-Focused trainer through IASTI. Teri Pichot was a Delta Society Pet Partner with her former canine companions, Rockefeller, Jasper, and Tazman, and she has significant experience partnering with them to provide animal assisted interventions with her clients. Teri has designed and implemented innovative programs that utilize Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (with and without therapy dogs) with both adults and adolescents. Teri established her solid reputation in the field when she transformed an outpatient, publicly funded substance abuse treatment program into one that became internationally recognized for its innovation and effectiveness with externally motivated, dual diagnosed clientele. Teri is also the founder of the Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, where in addition to seeing clients, she provides international training and consultation to agencies and professionals. Teri specializes in demonstrating and teaching how Solution-Focused Brief Therapy can be used effectively with some of the most challenging problems that therapists and agencies face. Teri has published numerous journal articles and five books (some have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and French), and enjoys working with professionals to help them discover how Solution-Focused Brief Therapy can be effective with “difficult” populations. Teri’s passion is assisting others (clients and professionals alike) to see that change is not only possible, but invigorating. Teri Pichot is well known for her energy, sense of humor, love of animals, and passion for her work. Pichot's creative spirit, enthusiasm, and zest for change are contagious and are reflected in the therapists she trains and supervises.

2025 Solution-Focused Summer Intensive, Conference - Schedule

This year we are hosting 2 Summer Intensive trainings. The first Summer Intensive training is presented in-person at our training center in Littleton, Colorado beginning July 14, 2025. The second Summer Intensive training is presented online via Zoom beginning July 21, 2025. The topics are the same for both weeks with the only difference being one week is in-person, and the other week is online. You may register for classes/days any way you please from selecting an entire week of training (either Summer Intensive); by selecting one or more days from either in-person and online; or by selecting a single day from either Summer Intensive. Below is a view of the daily topics. You can View the In-Person Week Schedule Here. You can View Online week schedule here. You can click the buttons in the banners below to switch between in-person and online schedules.

Registration Information:

COVID-19 initially challenged us all to be more creative and find online solutions that are just as effective as in-person. While in the beginning we were unsure if we would have the same energy, engagement, and hands-on learning that this event was known for, we soon discovered that there was no reason to worry. Our online Summer Intensive was amazing, with just as much engagement and interaction, and it also opened the doors to those who otherwise would not have been able to attend! We have had such good results online over the past several years that we made the decision to offer the July Solution-Focused Summer Intensive online again in 2025 while also offering a week back in-person. We are committed to keep the number of attendees the same (maximum of 25) to ensure individual attention, lively discussion, practice feedback, and our same overall high quality. We are excited about the unique benefits that being online offers!

For those of you who are eager to get back in-person, we are excited to do so this year! Please follow the Accommodations link below to use the travel links to find an assortment of hotels in the Littleton area. The solution-focused trainings will be held at the Denver Center for SFBT training facility. The address is 1101 W. Mineral Ave, Suite #108, Littleton, CO 80120. The Hampton Inn and Suites on County Line Road is the closest hotel. It is located approximately three miles south of the training facility. Uber and Lyft are great ways to get to and from the training site if you'd prefer not to rent a car. Some hotels may also offer a free shuttle.

Follow the links below to register by mail or register online. To register by mail, fill out the PDF form online then print it and mail it with your payment to the address indicated on the form.

Cancellation Policy:

We must receive your written request to cancel seven business days prior to the course date in order to receive a full refund. All refunds will be less a five percent administrative fee. Cancellations received after seven days will not receive a refund, but a credit will be given to enroll in another training class. No future class credit will be given for "no shows" or partial day attendance. There are no minimum enrollment limits for any of our classes since we believe some of the best learning can occur in small groups. However, should a class need to be canceled due to instructor illness or weather, you will be given a full refund, or you may enroll in another class. Denver Center for SFBT is only liable for the cost of the class registration fees should a cancellation occur.

Continuing Education:

Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6799. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Each Summer Intensive day qualifies for 5 CEs. Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. All classes qualify as "Continuing Professional Development" as part of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agency's required Learning Plan for licensed professionals. CEU/CEC certificates are awarded following all classes and are available upon request following individual training services. Lastly, if your state requires formal CEUs, we will work with you and provide any information you need in order to receive CEUs in your state. Please let us know what you need in order to receive credit for class attendance.

IASTI:

Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a member of the International Association of Solution-Focused Teaching Institutes (IASTI). We offer the International Solution-Focused Practitioner Certificate as well as the Advanced and Master level Certificates. All classes and activities at Denver Center for SFBT count toward these certificates. The certificates, while not a clinical license, reflect basic knowledge, training, and practice in Solution-Focused practice. We are among the first in North America to offer the internationally reciprocal Solution-Focused Practitioner Certificate based on the official standards set by IASTI. The member Institutes of IASTI represent training institutes who are committed to high quality training and supervision in the Solution-Focused model, and represent a longstanding tradition in providing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, coaching, consulting, supervision, and training.

E-mail questions or request more information about our solution-focused therapy training: tpichot@denversolutions.com