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Steve Kanofsky, PhD, MFT: "Using Multiple Theories Simultaneously: An Integration of Control-Mastery Theory, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and Emotion-Focused Therapy" (January 2011)
This approach can be described as Assimilative Integration. It balances the revelatory and resitrictive functions of psychotherapeutic theories by emphasizing both the value of home theory and the usefulness of concenpts and methods from outside that theory.
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Stephen H. Chou, PsyD: "The Psychosocial Development of Gifted Children" (July 7, 2011)
The socioemotional development of gifted children is beautifully complex. Numerous well-accepted concepts within the gifted field have been noted, including, but not limited to, those of asynchronous development, emotional needs, motivations and drives, and overexcitabilities (OE's). This presentation posits a theory of the psychosocial development of gifted children that will incorporate the myriad socioemotional concepts in the field of giftedness within an Ericksonian framework to help guide parents, teachers, and clinicians with gifted children's optimal growth and development.
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Dossie Easton, MFT: "Cultural Competence with BDSM Relationships" (July 1, 2011)
This workshop presented a comprehensive psychodynamic theroy of S/M that can be used to inform and guide therapy with individuals and couples whose lifestyles involve sadomasochism, dominance and submission, sexual fetishes, eroticized role-playing and other expressions of BDSM.
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W. Keith Sutton, PsyD: "Family Therapy with Oppositional Teens" (May 2011)
This presentation discussed an integrative approach to working with families and oppositional teens utilizing Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Based Family Therapy.
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Cory Nyamora, PsyD: "The Therapist's Role in Helping Reduce Childhood Obesity" (April 21, 2011)
This presentation focused on the role of the therapist in helping families reduce childhood obesity. It will explore common barriers to weight loss, as well as effective strategies to improve young people's health.
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Susan Berger, MFT: "Affairs to Remember: A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Approach to Couples Therapy" (March 4, 2011)
The presenter shares from her experience of working with over 70 couples and individuals involved in some aspect of an affair using a relational approach. The discussion includes common character and interpersonal dynamics that arise in couples work as well as the impact of culture, class and sexual orientation. Additionally, explanation is given on the dynamics of working with individuals currently involved in an undisclosed affair. At the end of the presentation, participants learn how contemporary psychoanalytic theory can be applied to couples therapy.
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Michael Basta, LCSW & Marcia J. Gomez, LCSW: "The Practice of Gottman Method Couples Therapy" (January, 2011)
Dr. John Gottman has studied couples dynamics for almost 40 years involving over 3000 couples. His research findings regarding the prediction of relationship failure has been seen as revolutionary in the field of couples therapy. Dr. Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, developed the Sound Relationship House Theory, from these research findings regarding the factors associated with successful relationships and those that predict relationship deterioration . The Sound Relationship House Theory is the basis for both the Art and Science of Love Workshop curriculum and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. The presenters review the research findings, explain the theory, and the fundamentals of the Gottman Method.
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Shawn Giammattei, PhD: "Working with Gender-Variant/Transgender Children, Adolescents, and Their Families in Family Therapy" (November 2010)
This presentation discussed issues of sex, gender, and working with children, teens, families, and systems when working with Gender-Variant/Transgender Children and Teens
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Theopia Jackson, PhD and Susan Wilkens, PhD: “The Psychological Residuals of Slavery for Backs and Whites: Implications for Our Work” (June 2010)
This presentation discussed the systemic relationship between the after effects of slavery on both Blacks and Whites. The presentation points out that the legacy of slavery not only lives on for Blacks, but also for Whites and creates a realtionship dynamic between the two groups.
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Dr. Dedalus Hyde, Psy.D., Dr. Karen Godfredsen, Psy.D., Keith Kapash, MFT: An Introduction to Parent-Child Interaction Training (August 2010)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically-supported treatment for conduct-disordered young children that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns.
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Bart Rubin, PhD: “Attachment Based Family Therapy Models for Working with Adolescents and Their Families” (May 2010)
This presentation reviewed Bowlby’s attachment theory, Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy, Liddle’s MultiDimensional Family Therapy, Diamond’s Attachment Based Family Therapy and the application of these theories to adolescents.
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Panel of Longtime AFTNC Members: “Family Systems: Past, Present, and Future” (April 2010)
Founding and Senior AFTNC members discuss their experiences with the development of family therapy and their practice of it today.
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Ann Buscho, PhD and Suzan Barrie Aiken, JD: “A Good Divorce? – How to Assess, Educate, Screen, and Speak with Your Clients About Collaborative Divorce” (February 2010)
This presentation discusses Collaborative Divorce and its implications for clients.
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Family Therapy Law and Ethics and Supervision Workshop (Jan 2010)
Dan Taube, PhD, JD: “Family Therapy Law and Ethics”
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Bart Rubin, PhD: “Family Therapy Supervision”
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Jim Keim, LCSW, Becky Pizer, PsyD, Pamela Parkinson, LCSW, PhD: “Live Supervision”
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Philip Cowan, PhD, Caroly Pape Cowan, PhD: “Making Room for Dads: Encouraging Positive Father Involvement is Good for the Whole Family” (November 2009)
This presentation reviewed the Cowans longitudinal research on couples having children and their current work in using their evidence-based preventative intervention for increasing father’s involvement with their children, strengthening couple relationship, and reducing parent stress.
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Robert Levenson, PhD: “Heartbeats and Heartaches: The Role of Emotion in Intimate Relationships” (September 2009)
Dr. Levenson reviews the findings of his research on emotions and couples.
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Heather Martarella, PhD: “Considering the Impact of Racism and Oppression When Working with African American Clients” (June 2009)
This presentation takes racism and oppression into account when working with couples and families and making diagnoses.
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Richard Bush, PhD: “The New Psychology of Love” (June 2009)
This presentation discusses a postmodern view of love and couples relationships
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