Toxic Parents or Inspired Geniuses?

Description:

The field of Marriage and Family Therapy has been around for quite some time and while many of the original theories and interventions might still have clinical relevance it is also important to understand how the field is changing and how to apply the tenets of Couples/Marriage and Family Therapy to the current field given new contextual considerations such as race, gender, and constantly changing sociopolitical climates.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to –

1. Understand the sociocultural context in which MFT was created and the context in which it currently resides.
2. Experience one way of thinking about the early contributions of MFT pioneers and how they might apply today.
3. Be encouraged to consider adopting a both/and perspective when it comes to reconciling our discipline’s roots