Solution-Focused Therapies, the Key for Building Stronger Stepfamilies
Pervasive cultural images of the "wicked stepmother" and the "angry ex" make it nearly impossible for individuals to enter blended family structures with a healthy outlook. Ensnared in a cycle of negative thought patterns that feed into destructive behaviors toward each other, stepfamilies desperately need therapists who can help them fight through these traps and build stronger relationships.
Using humor, and clinical and personal experiences, fused with solution-focused therapies, this webinar explores the specific needs and challenges of stepfamilies and teaches clinical interventions you can integrate immediately into your clinical work with them. Come learn about the revised definitions of stepfamilies and how to apply an evidence-based structured session approach for working with them.
Course Content
A. Understanding the Modern Stepfamily
1. Major myths about blended families
2. Common (and uncommon) stepfamily configurations
a. Most difficult to adjust
b. Statistically most likely to divorce
B. Tips For a Structured Session Approach
1. Timing is crucial
2. Using Genograms
3. Addressing unrealistic beliefs
4. Neutralizing the antagonistic ex
C. Therapeutic Interventions
1. Theoretical basis
2. Creative homework ideas
3. Use of the DBT model
4. Use of Solution-focused therapy
5. Fusing DBT and Solution-focused therapy
D. Legal Issues and Management
1. Custody changes
2. Money matters in today’s economy
3. Dealing with a subpoena
4. Access to medical records
5. Implications of legal testimony on treatment
6. Ethical considerations
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The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit.
This educational offering consists of 1.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 1 continuing education credit(s).
is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for one (1) contact hour(s) of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
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is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 1 continuing education hour(s).
is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
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The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 1 continuing education credit(s).
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KA RAE' CAREY, PhD, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-HSP, is a licensed professional counselor, licensed school counselor, and certified Stepfamily Counselor with over 10 years of experience and nine specialty counselor certifications. Dr. Carey currently runs a successful private practice dedicated to identifying needs specific to blended families, stepfamily education, and the professionals who serve them. She has authored numerous practical resources on topics such as empowering stepmothers, tried and true tips for new stepparents, and how to celebrate holidays "stepfamily style." Dr. Carey frequently shares her expertise with the professional community through stepfamily counselor training, as well as supervision and consultation services.
Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Educators, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Alchoholism and Drug Abuse, Counselors
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