Competencies for Family Therapists Working with Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
These competencies were developed for family therapists who work in diverse contexts and roles with Service members, Veterans, and their Families across a continuum of systems (e.g., couple, family, service branch) and variety of contexts (e.g., Military Health System, Veterans Health Administration, community health, training programs, research institutes, private... Details
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In the first half of 2022, AAMFT conducted an industry workforce study to examine the shifts related to COVID-19, their short- and longer-term impacts, and what challenges and opportunities are facing the field.
What we found was rapid growth, huge demand, and shifting dynamics in a field that was already entering a new phase of maturation before it was accelerated in the pandemic. Download the 2022 MFT Industry Workforce Study for insight into these as well as... Details
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Online Therapy is rapidly growing in utilization and the early research on its effectiveness is promising. However, many behavioral health providers still appear to lack basic knowledge of their obligations when providing telehealth services, particularly as the legal recognition of these services is rapidly evolving.
Download AAMFT's FREE guidelines to Best Practices in the Online Practice of Couple and Family Therapy to acquaint yourself with the current regulatory... Details
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As the healthcare industry expands its interest in incorporating behavioral providers into conventionally-biomedical settings, it has compelled major changes in workforce training across all behavioral health disciplines. Several such disciplines have responded to this by creating competencies that guide their members in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for delivering care.
Download AAMFT’s FREE, Competencies for Family Therapists Working in... Details
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The CEO Workgroup on Defining and Determining Uses of Guidelines and Competencies is a report addressing how AAMFT will differentiate the terms guidelines and competencies. Definitions, interpretations, and ethical implications are offered.
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CE Credits: 3 Speaker: Justin Smith, Psy.D., LMFT
Ethics is foundational to MFT training and a continuing competency of practitioners. The COVID 19 pandemic of 2020 has seen significant changes to common practices and service delivery, forcing many clinicians out of their professional comfort zones and even competence. This training focuses on ethical competencies for MFT’s including decision making processes.
*No handouts were provided*
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CE credit: 2 Speaker: Alex Karydi
In this two hour webinar, participants will learn ways to provide affirming and inclusive health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, patients. LGBTQ populations must navigate the typical challenges of life while also managing the social stigma associated with their emerging sexual and gender minority identities. As a result, many LGBT individuals are at higher risk for certain behavioral and emotional issues,... Details
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CE Credit: 2 Speakers: Wallace (Jerry) Waldrop, Angela Waldrop
In this two hour webinar, Jerry and Angela Waldrop will share their experience and expertise in working with active duty service members and their families. Participants will have the opportunity to earn 2 CEU’s as they learn about the attributes, diagnoses, treatment, family challenges and transitions unique to the active duty service member population.
*No Handouts Provided
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Speakers: Tai Mendenhall, Ph.D., LMFT; Max Zubatsky, Ph.D., LMFT; Jennifer Hodgson, Ph.D., LMFT; Angela Lamson, Ph.D., LMFT
CE Credits: 3.0
This course is provided by the MFTs in Healthcare Network; find out more and how to join at www.aamft.org/tin.
In any healthcare setting, MFT clinicians must adhere to the AAMFT Code of Ethics while simultaneously considering the uniqueness of the site and population served and engaging in... Details
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Credits: 2 Speaker: Brentney Petree
In this two hour webinar, participants will learn best practice information relevant to the rapidly evolving telehealth field. In a time of increased demand for distance therapy, clinicians need to develop competency and comfort with telehealth sessions to be able to better serve their clients. Clients may benefit from the accessibility, ease and convenience of telehealth, while still receiving secure, reliable and confidential care... Details
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Credits: 1 Speakers: Tina Timm, PhD and Adrian Blow, PhD
Infidelity is one of the most difficult presenting issues in couple therapy because of the emotional intensity, the complicated systemic issues, and the lack of evidence-based treatments on which to rely. There is evidence that infidelity has a significant attachment basis, and certainly can be conceptualized as an attachment injury in relationships. The presenters will describe a relational approach to treatment ... Details
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CE Credit: 1.5 Speaker: Margaret Martin
Join us for an overview of Stan Tatkin's Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). PACT combines attachment theory, neurobiology, and human arousal regulation to effectively help even the most challenging couples. PACT therapists support couples in developing a secure-functioning relationship. Learn the PACT principles of secure-functioning become familiar with some of the interventions specific to the PACT... Details
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CE credits: 2 Speaker: M. Evan Thomas
This presentation will provide an overview of rural communities and the unique culture that resides in them. Multiple students conducted by the presenter will be discussed, and these studies have focused on: screening for substance misuse in rural communities, church leaders experiences discussing mental health in rural communities, the unique language that some rural communities have to discuss their healthcare symptoms, and the... Details
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CE credits: 1 Speaker: Judy Russon
Suicide is a growing public health issue among adolescents and young adults. Due to discrimination, stigma, and experiences of rejection, LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately affected by suicide. While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth are healthy, resilient and have strong support systems, many experience significant distress without support. The purpose of this webinar is to provide family therapists with an introduction to the knowledge... Details
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Speaker: Una Henry
As conversations around race become more and more charged, it is important to learn how to engage white men in conversations around marginalization and oppression. However, in light of the prevalence of white fragility, it can be difficult to get white male clients to be willing to engage in this conversation. This workshop will break down how to get white male clients to soften and be vulnerable enough to engage in difficult conversations around... Details
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CE: 1.00
Dr. Andolfi takes a closer look at some of family therapy’s pioneers—like Carl Whitaker, Salvador Minuchin, James Framo, and Mara Selvini Palazzoli—giants in the field who were influential in his work and development. Through personal reflections and a look back at the masters at work, Dr. Andolfi works to clarify the Milan Approach. This interview-style video outlines his development as a therapist and teacher, in continuation of the experiences of very... Details
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CE: 4.00
Speaker: Jennifer Torres
Part 1: Social inequalities result in health disparities, relational conflict, and assaults to personal dignity. These experiences influence the lives of therapists and clients who come from diverse contexts and enter a space of healing together. This webinar will explore how larger systems of power impact the therapeutic relationship and influence the interactions that take place in the clinical context. Participants will develop... Details
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CE: 2.5
Speaker: Evelyn Burrell, Psy. D
Training for Multicultural Counseling and Diversity Issues: Throughout history Blacks have been defined through the clinical lenses as “less than” when being offered treatment from White clinicians. Research often offers comparative insights between Whites and Blacks, allowing for Blacks to historically be perceived as aggressive, mentally unstable, and resistant to treatment. What is often missing from the research is the... Details
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CE Credits: 3.75
*Recorded from the SCAMFT Fall mini Conference 2020*
Speakers: Elizabeth Pratt, Elizabeth Martin, Jamesha Williams. Join us as we explore ways to facilitate competent and confident conversations around ethics, race, and self-care in the supervision relationship.
Part 1: Remember to Take Care of Yourself! Ethics and Practice of Self-Care for Therapists and Supervisors. This session will be an interactive presentation on the... Details
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Speaker: Dr. Blake Berryhill
CE: 2.00
Tele-mental health services can expand MFTs’ positive impact on clients by increasing access to quality mental health care. As more clinicians opt to utilize technological mediums to provide services, it is important to understand the effectiveness of tele-mental health for treating various mental illnesses. The purpose of this webinar is to: 1) Provide a brief introduction for conducting tele-mental services, 2)... Details
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CE: 2.00
Speaker: Alex Iantaffi
*This was recorded from a live webinar put on by the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Geographic Interest Network
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of working with trans and non-binary clients of all ages. This will include an initial brief introduction to terminology and gender theories, to the current WPATH Standards of Care, and to dominant treatment protocols for trans and ... Details
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CE: 2.00
Speakers: Lisa Rene Reynolds, PhD (Chair of the Ethics Committee)
Carl Greenberg, MS
Tatiana Melendez-Rhodes, PhD
Jeffrey Romer, DMin
Amy Tielemans, MA
This presentation from December 2020 will explore the basics of ethical decision making for Marriage and Family Therapists, as well as review some of the main ethical errors that MFT’s commonly make. These fundamentals are vital in order to provide the highest standard... Details
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CE: 1.5
Speaker: Elizabeth Ogorek
In-home therapy is a natural setting for marriage and family therapists hoping to work with children and families. This presentation will provide an inside look at the implementation of family therapy in the in-home setting through the lens of the approach taken by the Thornwell Building Families Program. The conversation will address the unique nature of the therapeutic relationship developed through in-home work as well as how to ... Details
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CE: 2
Speaker: Dr. Nic Natale, PhD
SCAMFT: For Counselors and Therapists who work with couples, “Can We Talk About Sex?” reveals proven means of facilitating meaningful discussions about sexual issues. Come and explore the many facets of working with couples in this fun and engaging course.
**No Handouts Provided
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Speaker: Dr. Paula Boros
CE: 1.00
Even though women have served in the military since the beginning of time, it was not until 1942 that women's service was officially recognized. It is estimated that military service is comprised of 8% being women. However, even with over 70 years of recognized service, women service members are often left out of the literature. As a result, women's service and transitional needs are often disregarded or dominated by the male... Details
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