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The AAMFT Annual Conference
Ethical and Legal Challenges in
Contemporary Family Therapy
Memphis, TN
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October 30 - November 2, 2008
Saturday,
November 1, 2008
Morning Workshops
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
400
CRUCIBLE TRACK: Resurrecting Sex: Crucible Approach® and
Treatment of Sexual Difficulties
Ruth K. Morehouse
This workshop provides a unifying model
of sex, intimacy, psychological maturation and systemic
interaction underlying common sexual problems. Learn effective
tools for determining physical, emotional and systemic causes
of sexual dysfunction. Discussion of Crucible® therapy will
emphasize sex as a window into who clients really are, and
developing skill of working with clients around sexual issues.
401
Practical and Ethical Issues in Family Psychoeducation
William F. Northey
Norman B. Epstein
In this interactive workshop,
participants will explore the practical and ethical challenges
faced by clinicians and organizations implementing family
psychoeducation. Family psychoeducation can significantly
reduce psychiatric symptoms and the concomitant stress
experienced by family members, but by its very nature it
involves practical and ethical issues requiring a careful
balance of the needs of identified clients, families, and
clinicians.
402
Online MFT Training Strategies and Ethical Considerations
Branden H. Henline
The Internet provides an exciting
resource for educators and learners. This presentation is an
opportunity to discover more about current educational
technology and techniques applicable to traditional, hybrid or
fully online MFT training. Specific examples will be given of
interactivity, online coursework, program
meetings/discussions, clinical supervision, collaborative
research work, and assessment and program review. Ethical
considerations will be addressed.
403
A Model for Changing Relational Schema of Abused Children
Tammy J. Mitten
Gary M. Connell
Relational schemes are organized sets of
beliefs and expectations about relationships based on early
life experiences. If caretakers have been abusive, children
experience rejection and distrust. Research has shown that
children organize, select and distort experiences based on
existing schemes. Presenters demonstrate via videotaped case
examples how to integrate cognitive behavioral and
experiential techniques to modify dysfunctional relational
schemes.
404
MFTs' Handling of Secrets in Couple Therapy
Michael A. Jansen
Gary H. Bischof
Alan J. Hovestadt
How do you handle secrets in couple
therapy? Learn from literature and findings of a recent study
of MFTs’ policies, practices and perspectives regarding the
handling of secrets. Ethical, legal and moral considerations
impacting confidentiality, disclosure and informed consent
will be considered regarding secrets such as infidelity,
divorce, paternity and HIV/AIDS. Case scenarios with group
discussion will be utilized.
405
The Research Informed Clinician
Eli A. Karam
Douglas H. Sprenkle
This workshop will focus on the
principles and ideas behind using a “research informed”
perspective, and how this is different from using a
scientist-practitioner approach. This approach stresses the
importance of a broad understanding of research in therapist
development, and offers practical strategies for MFTs to
infuse research informed behaviors into their clinical work.
406
SPIRITUALITY TRACK: Relational Ethics: An Intersection for
Faith and Practice
Christopher M. Habben
Can a clinician's personal faith and
clinical practice ethically mix? This workshop will endeavor
to utilize Nagy's Contextual Therapy as a framework for
exploring the ethical integration of religious faith and the
practice of Marriage and Family Therapy.
407
Adherence Scales in Supervision to Create Therapeutic Focus
Marion Lindblad-Goldberg
Steve Simms
This workshop will introduce participants
to the ecosystemic structural family therapy model’s
supervisor and treatment adherence scales. The use of
adherence scales in supervision will be explored as a means to
help therapists contain anxiety and maintain an intentional
therapeutic posture with families. The incorporation of
adherence scales into the supervisory process will be
demonstrated through videotaped case material.
408
The Issues and Ethics of Using Technology to Provide Therapy
Richard J. Bischoff
Distance therapy is an innovative
approach to delivering mental health care that can be
especially helpful in reaching underserved populations.
Through this workshop, participants will explore seven issues
that should be considered when deciding to use technology as a
primary treatment medium. Examples will be provided from the
presenter’s experience with distance therapy.
409
Parenting Coordination: Ethical Land Mines
Lynelle C. Yingling
Kaye Nelson
Using state statutory guidelines,
licensure board ethical guidelines, the AAMFT Code of Ethics,
state mental health laws, and HIPAA as a foundation,
participants will explore the ethical constraints MFTs must
use in the practice of court-ordered parenting coordination.
Challenging cases will be explored for creative ethical
solutions within MFT techniques using recommended practice
guidelines developed by one AAMFT division.
410
Surviving the Family Backlash with Verbal Aikido
Kate Cohen-Posey
Individuals often face the daunting task
of expressing differentness without abandoning their families.
A reaction or backlash is to be expected. This workshop will
teach skills that help people maintain independence without
damaging relationships. Exercises, role-plays, and brain
storming will reveal a verbal Aikido that is immediately
applicable for sibling conflicts, oppressive spouses, parents,
and in-laws.
411
SUPERVISION TRACK: Supervision Mentoring and Training for
AAMFT Clinical Membership
Thorana S. Nelson
This interactive workshop is part of the supervision track for
the conference. It fulfills the interactive portion of the
AAMFT requirements for the Approved Supervisor designation.
Participants will engage in learning activities that include
lecture and group discussion related to learning objectives 6
and 9: “Address distinctive issues that arise during
supervision mentoring” and “Be aware of the requirements and
procedures for supervising trainees for AAMFT Clinical
Membership.”
412
Ethical Considerations with Transgender Youth
Deborah A. Coolhart
Anibal R. Torres Bernal
This workshop will explore and discuss
ethical considerations in working with transgender youth
within a family therapy context. The presenters will
illustrate common ethical dilemmas and facilitate discussions
to address specific therapeutic predicaments. Furthermore, the
presentation will address the legal challenges faced by
practitioners when treating the transgender youth population.
413
Teachable Moments: Ethics and the Self of the Therapist
Lorilei K. Swanson
Pamela G. Clark
Therapists today are likely to encounter
socially complex ethical dilemmas where there are no easy
answers. These teachable moments provide therapists with an
opportunity to promote the growth and development of the self.
This workshop will present an ethical toolkit and a model for
reflecting on ethical dilemmas to determine the right action.
414
Helping Till it Hurts? Enhancing Our Compassion Satisfaction
Kyle D. Killian
What predicts therapists’ resilience and
compassion satisfaction vs. compassion fatigue and burnout?
This workshop focuses on the rewards and stresses that are a
part of the helping professions and presents key factors
associated with clinician health. Participants will share
effective self-care strategies to enhance their resilience and
the quality of the services they provide others.
415
Resiliency and Vulnerability to Elder Abuse Across Ethnicity
Do Hee Kim-Appel
Jonathan K. Appel
With the explosion of an aging
population, the topic of elderly abuse warrants great
attention. Participants will explore strengths and limitations
of a systems approach for working conjointly with aging
families. Participants will receive information and research
to identify high-risk families across ethnic backgrounds,
assess the current protection laws, and explore intervention,
prevention strategies, family configurations, and service
utilization.
416
Complementary Medicine: Ethical Considerations for MFTs
Karen L. Caldwell
Dorothy S. Becvar
This workshop will provide an overview of
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices
relevant to the practice of MFT. Research on the effectiveness
of CAM practices in the treatment of anxiety and depression
will be presented, and ethical issues related to their use in
the context of MFT will be examined.
417
Teaching Accountability Using Client Feedback Software
Jacqueline Sparks
Jerome Adams
Tiffani Kisler
Dale Blumen
MFT training programs are increasingly
interested in teaching students to become effective
practitioners, accountable to their clients and the
profession’s ethical standards. This workshop will describe
one program’s integration of a software system using
client-generated data to enhance student learning and
effectiveness. Participants will learn to implement a
computer-based outcome system in their academic or agency
setting.
418
Creating and Maintaining Moral Space at the Table of Diversity
Robyn L. Mowery
Laurie A. Palagyi
How does one make space at the table of diversity without
giving up her seat? We must be prepared to respectfully
interact with other mental health stakeholders who hold views
differing from our own cherished convictions. This workshop
will introduce conceptual tools for sorting through debates
and wrestling with how therapists’ own moral perspectives
relate to professional standards about diversity.
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