The FamilyFrame self-paced training is built around the core elements of Family Therapy (FT). This training uses video-based modeling with each module including brief didactic information on a selection of the FT techniques and a 5-8 minute video vignette featuring therapists re-enacting real life FT sessions with youth clients and their families. The vignette is followed by a short coding activity focusing on the recognition and rating of extensiveness of FT techniques plus immediate feedback providing evidence for which techniques were displayed. The standard course includes 25 modules that each take about 15 minutes to complete. If you’d like extra training and practice, the extended version includes 52 modules.

This 3.75 credited, asynchronous learning course was developed for social workers, family therapists, counselors, and other mental health and substance use professionals. FamilyFrame is an online self-paced training built around the core elements of Family Therapy (FT). This training uses video-based modeling with each module including brief didactic information on a selection of the FT techniques and a 5-8 minute video vignette featuring therapists re-enacting real life FT sessions with youth clients and their families. The vignette is followed by a short coding activity focusing on the recognition and rating of extensiveness of FT techniques plus immediate feedback providing evidence for which techniques were displayed.

After attending participants will be able to:

1. Describe the conceptual bases behind the Core Elements of FamilyFrame techniques.
2. Recognize and differentiate between the Core Elements of Family Therapy.
3. Demonstrate the ability to observationally code the FamilyFrame techniques on a five­ point scale as they occur in mock video sessions.
4. Give examples of how systems thinking can be applied to your work as a treatment provider.
5. Express the clinical benefits of involving family members in treatment.
6. List specific treatment techniques for engaging parents/caregivers in treatment.
7. Define specific techniques for engaging adolescents in family-focused treatment goals.
8. Recognize the advantages of working with multiple family members in session.
9. Apply clinical techniques for inviting change in meaning (reframes) among clients.
10. Apply clinical techniques for stimulating therapeutic interactions among family members in session.
11. List clinical techniques for coaching families to improve communication and problem­ solving skills in session.

For this asynchronous training, registration is automated through the Learning Management System with no date-related restrictions.
Individual users can register here.

Our Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy, and Accessibility Accommodations

• Full refunds are issued only if a training is canceled by Partnership to End Addiction or at the discretion of Partnership to End Addiction based on written request.
• For partial refund of a Partnership to End Addiction training, registrants must withdraw prior to beginning the course.

We value inclusion and access for all participants and have worked to design the training for a variety of learners. Content includes captioned audio materials. If you need to request special accommodations, please contact Academy@toendaddiction.org

For larger groups or cohorts, please email Academy@toendaddiction.org for more information on packages and pricing.

This course is completely self-paced. Course questions can be directed to: Academy@toendaddiction.org

System requirements

• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher.
• Internet browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher.
• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
• Media viewing requirements:HTML5

This course was last updated in August 2024.