Introduction to Structural Family Therapy

Course Title:   Introduction to Structural Family Therapy 

Course Description:  This training will begin with the history of family therapy and a review of central concepts (model of functioning family; symptoms of dysfunctional families; hierarchy, boundaries, coalitions, subsystems, complementarity, and patterns of relationships) and corollaries (results, effects, outcomes).  We will demonstrate SFT assessment methodologies (seeing versus hearing, larger systems, family life cycle, mapping, restructuring goals and applications of mapping and restructuring goals). We will demonstrate how the SFT therapist engages as part of the system using “joining.” Next, students will be shown the structure of the first session and how to track enactments.  Structural Interventions (intensify and focus, unbalancing, enactment, reframing) will be demonstrated, ending with case presentations and video presentations. 

Trainings are 6 week – 2 hours each week. 

Price:  $595 dollars for 12 hours of training. CE credits included. 

Location:  All classes are virtual on-line. 

Intended Audience – Psychologists, Counselors, All Mental Health Service Providers. 

Skill level – Beginner to Advanced 

Schedule of Classes: 

Syllabus/Course Outline/Agenda 

1. History of Family Therapy. 

1. Central concepts Corollaries (results, effects, outcomes) 

1. History of Family Therapy. 

1. Central concepts of Structural family Therapy. (Model of functioning family; symptoms of dysfunctional families; hierarchy, boundaries, coalitions, subsystems, complementarity, and patterns of relationships). 

1. Assessment (seeing versus hearing, larger systems, family life cycle, mapping, restructuring goals and applications of mapping and restructuring goals) 

1. Engagement: therapist as part of the system, joining, structure of the first session and tracking enactments 

1. Structural Interventions: intensify and focus, unbalancing, enactment, reframing. 

1. Case Presentations and video Presentations. 

Continuing Education Credits sponsored by Ce-Classes.com.  Approved for CE credits by multiple states and national professional organizations.  CE Learning Objectives, woven into this 12-hour training: 

At the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

1. Describe the evidence base for Structural Family Therapy (SFT) 

1. Identify how to apply SFT cross cultural principles 

1. Describe the role of SFT in child protection work 

1. Identify the role of SFT with disruptive children and adolescents 

1. Describe the utility of several systemic approaches to couple therapy (including Structural Couple Therapy). 

1. Identify factors in the development process of becoming a Structural Family Therapist. 

1. Identify ways the theoretical lens of Structural Family Therapy makes visible the otherwise invisible string that ties one family member to another. 

1. Identify the role of SFT with high conflict couples. 

1. Identify the role of SFT with various medical issues/addiction. 

Virtual class links will be emailed to registered attendees.

Policies 

☐  Cancellations will be reimbursed 50% up to 2 weeks prior to the day of first class.  After that, full payment is forfeited or credited for a future training for up to one-year. 

☐  Grievances:  All grievances must be in writing to Rich.Lally@minuchincenter.org (for Cara Brendler’s course) and DrWilliamRyan@gmail.com (for Richard Lally’s course).  Grievances will be replied to within 10 business days. 

☐  ADA assistance: This online workshop complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Rich.Lally@minuchincenter.org if special accommodation is required. 

Conflict of Interest: 

☐ There is no known commercial support for this program 

☐ There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop 

Continuing Education Credits 

☐  CE-Classes.com is the provider of CEs. 

☐ Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop.  Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form. 

☐  See list of approvals below.  If not listed here, Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. 

CE-Classes.com is approved by: 

• The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.commaintainsresponsibility for this program and its content. 
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
• California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0627 Expires 06-2027
• California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
• California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Provider Number 231
• Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
• Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2028 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
• Florida Certification Board
• Illinois – CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CEsponsorby the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027 
• Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
• New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260
• New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
• New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers,marriageand family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB. 
• Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
• South Carolina – CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
• Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
• This course does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.However, our state board approvals may be accepted for license renewal. Check with your state board.