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On-Demand webinar
1 hour
All levels
Overview
An introduction to the deeper techniques, ideas and concepts of contemporary Family Therapy.
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.
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.
Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psyc...