Description: This workshop outlines practical strategies for managing high-conflict family cases, including the “take three issues” method to prioritize concerns. It addresses the effects of divorce on children, promotes clear communication, and encourages the involvement of extended family to support change. Techniques include positive reinforcement to prevent adolescent suicide and confronting violence openly. A case of marital abuse illustrates a step-by-step intervention involving both families, cultural sensitivity, and clear consequences to prevent future harm.
Syllabus Description: Cloe Madanes will present new conceptual models for understanding the most difficult problems presented to therapy and step-by-step procedures for resolving them. The workshop will include the presentation of videotapes of real therapy sessions with individuals, couples and families. There will be opportunity for discussion.
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*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
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Cloé Madanes, HDL, LIC, is a world-renowned innovator and teacher of family and strategic therapy and one of the originators of the strategic approach to family therapy. She has authored seven books that are classics in the field: Strategic Family Therapy; Behind the One-Way Mirror; Sex, Love and Violence; The Violence of Men; The Secret Meaning of Money; The Therapist as Humanist, Social Activist and Systemic Thinker; and Relationship Breakthrough. She has presented her work at professional conferences all over the world and has given keynote addresses for The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; the National Association of Social Workers, The Erickson Foundation, the California Psychological Association and many other national and international conferences. Madanes has won several awards for distinguished contribution to psychology and has counseled outstanding individuals from all walks of life.