Seeing the Forest and the Trees: John T. Edwards’ Legacy of Family Intervention and Treatment

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage family therapists, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

“I lead because I follow” was the deceptively powerful distillation of theory and practice that drew generations of clinicians to learn from the “Southern Gentleman” of family therapy, John T. Edwards, PhD. Moving the addictions treatment field toward a fuller integration of family systems during his prolific career, John was especially beloved for his ability to render complex dynamics accessible to a wide range of human service professionals.

This training will employ practical skill-building, discussion, small group exercise, and archival video footage, to advance the body of work of this innovative pioneer in the art of engaging families. Participants are encouraged to use this training as an opportunity for ongoing immersion in family systems theory, advancing the utilization of family systems in human service, and supporting the mission of the John T. Edwards Foundation (www.johntedwardsfoundation.org).

Dates/Times
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Friday, Friday, February 23, 2024 - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
(Must attend both days to receive credit).

Faculty
Tab Ballis, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Insight Wellness Services
Adjunct Professor
University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Social Work

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

Introduction video
Check out this introduction video about the family systems work of John T. Edwards:

JTE Trailer 2022 from Tab Ballis on Vimeo.

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

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Objectives

• Describe a structural/strategic model of family systems therapy.
• Implement innovative strategies for engaging families in treatment.
• Outline the skills needed for joining with the family’s strengths in facilitating change.
• List strategies that recognize the power structure within families.

Sessions