Identifying and working through problematic parenting patterns in child and adolescent treatment using EFFT

Applying emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) to support healthier family dynamics.

Clinicians and therapists working with parents of children and adolescents will benefit from this comprehensive training. Dr. Adele Lafrance will present an emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) approach to understanding and addressing problematic parenting patterns. She will equip participants with effective tools and techniques to promote positive change in caregivers. The key areas of focus for this training are:

• Emotion-focused conceptualization of challenging parenting patterns
• Strategies to foster supportive and productive attitudinal and behavioral changes in caregivers
• Practical approaches to manage complex co-parenting dynamics affecting child/adolescent development and mental health

Participants will gain valuable skills and knowledge throughout this training. They will learn to identify emotional markers that underlie problematic parenting and therapy-interfering behaviors, enabling more effective interventions. The training will equip attendees with tools to transform emotional processes that drive problematic caregiver behaviors, leading to more positive outcomes. Participants will also acquire techniques to enhance cooperation between conflicting co-parents, fostering a more supportive environment for children and adolescents. The training will also cover how to navigate ethico-legal considerations in caregiver involvement. This includes challenging scenarios with severely under-resourced caregivers. It ensures practitioners can address complex family dynamics with confidence and professional integrity.

Register now to gain practical expertise in emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) and address problematic parenting with confidence—enhancing your impact in child and adolescent treatment.

The International Institute for EFFT recognizes this course as a full-day, in-person training.

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