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Family Therapy:  An Introduction

Family Therapy: An Introduction

By Practical CBT

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Highlights

  • On-Demand webinar

  • 1 hour

  • All levels

Description

Overview

An introduction to the deeper techniques, ideas and concepts of contemporary Family Therapy.

Bridging Individual Expertise with Systemic Mastery

As a practitioner rooted in CBT, CFT, ACT, or DBT, you understand the power of the individual's internal landscape. However, even the most robust individual progress can be stalled by the "gravitational pull" of a family system.

This workshop is designed to expand your clinical lens. By integrating Systemic Theory into your existing toolkit, you’ll learn to view symptoms not just as individual pathology, but as patterns of interaction. Whether you’re working as a CBT therapist, managing a DBT skills group or helping an ACT client navigate values, understanding the family architecture is the "missing link" to sustainable change.


Webinar Synopsis

This short foundation course focuses on the basics. We examine transitions you from a linear "cause-and-effect" mindset to a circular, systemic perspective. You will journey from the historical roots of family systems to the cutting edge of evidence-based practice.

The webinar covers the essential mechanics of family life: how to assess hidden hierarchies, how to navigate cultural nuances, and how to apply specific interventions—from Structural shifts to Narrative reframing. By the end of this course, you will be better able to recognise high-conflict dynamics and complex "stuck" systems .

Key issues addressed in the workshop will include:

  • Assessment and Engagement

  • Core Techniques and Interventions

  • Working with Specific Family Issues

  • Special Populations and Contexts

  • Evidence Base and Effectiveness

  • Common Challenges and Therapist Pitfalls

  • Integration and Advanced Practice


All delegates will also be able to get 50% off the extended online version of this course

  • Key Clinical Videos: Each module features a centerpiece video, including simulated therapy sessions and expert demonstrations of systemic techniques.

  • Knowledge Checks: Every module concludes with a short, simple quiz designed to reinforce key concepts and ensure you're ready to move forward.

  • On-Demand Flexibility: Study at your own pace, revisiting complex systemic models whenever you need a refresher.


webinar Content

8 sections24 lessons
Module 1: Foundations of Family Therapy3 lessons
  1. 1Introduction to Family Therapy: History and Core Concepts
  2. 2Major Theoretical Models in Family Therapy
  3. 3The Role of the Family Therapist
Module 2: Assessment and Engagement3 lessons
  1. 1Family Assessment and Intake Process
  2. 2Understanding Family Dynamics and Communication Patterns
  3. 3Cultural and Diversity Considerations in Family Therapy
Module 3: Core Techniques and Interventions3 lessons
  1. 1Structural and Strategic Interventions
  2. 2Systemic and Bowenian Approaches
  3. 3Solution-Focused and Narrative Techniques
Module 4: Working with Specific Family Issues3 lessons
  1. 1Managing Conflict and Communication Breakdown
  2. 2Supporting Families Through Life Transitions
  3. 3Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Families
Module 5: Special Populations and Contexts3 lessons
  1. 1Working with Children and Adolescents in Family Therapy
  2. 2Family Therapy with LGBTQ+ Families
  3. 3Therapy with Multicultural and Immigrant Families
Module 6: Evidence Base and Effectiveness of Family Therapy3 lessons
  1. 1Research Evidence Supporting Family Therapy
  2. 2Critiques and Limitations of Family Therapy
  3. 3Integrating Evidence into Practice
Module 7: Common Challenges and Therapist Pitfalls3 lessons
  1. 1Recognizing and Avoiding Common Mistakes in Family Therapy
  2. 2Managing Resistance and Difficult Family Members
  3. 3Therapist Self-Care and Professional Boundaries
Module 8: Integration and Advanced Practice3 lessons
  1. 1Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
  2. 2Advanced Skills: Working with Complex Family Systems
  3. 3Course Review and Next Steps for Family Therapists

About The Provider

Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psyc...

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