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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
9 sections•28 lessons
Module 1: Foundations of Family Therapy3 lessons
- Introduction to Family Therapy: History and Core Concepts
- Major Theoretical Models in Family Therapy
- The Role of the Family Therapist
Module 2: Assessment and Engagement3 lessons
- Family Assessment and Intake Process
- Understanding Family Dynamics and Communication Patterns
- Cultural and Diversity Considerations in Family Therapy
Module 3: Core Techniques and Interventions3 lessons
- Structural and Strategic Interventions
- Systemic and Bowenian Approaches
- Solution-Focused and Narrative Techniques
Module 4: Working with Specific Family Issues3 lessons
- Managing Conflict and Communication Breakdown
- Supporting Families Through Life Transitions
- Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in Families
Module 5: Special Populations and Contexts3 lessons
- Working with Children and Adolescents in Family Therapy
- Family Therapy with LGBTQ+ Families
- Therapy with Multicultural and Immigrant Families
Module 6: Evidence Base and Effectiveness of Family Therapy3 lessons
- Research Evidence Supporting Family Therapy
- Critiques and Limitations of Family Therapy
- Integrating Evidence into Practice
Module 7: Common Challenges and Therapist Pitfalls3 lessons
- Recognizing and Avoiding Common Mistakes in Family Therapy
- Managing Resistance and Difficult Family Members
- Therapist Self-Care and Professional Boundaries
Module 8: Family Therapy in the Republic of Ireland: Practice and Provision4 lessons
- Introduction to Family Therapy in Ireland: Context and Landscape
- Professional Development and Support for Family Therapists in Ireland
- Public and Private Provision of Family Therapy in Ireland
- Managing a Family Therapy Private Practice in Ireland
Module 9: Integration and Advanced Practice3 lessons
- Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
- Advanced Skills: Working with Complex Family Systems
- Course Review and Next Steps for Family Therapists
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