FamilyFrame
Live / Live Virtual Workshop
FamilyFrame Experiential Workshop is a 5.5 credit (ASWB/ACE and NBCC), live in-person or virtual, interactive training built around the 13 core FamilyFrame techniques. This workshop will provide a conceptual introduction to a systemic approach and the FamilyFrame techniques. FamilyFrame offers an introductory orientation session in addition to the workshop, including up to 6-hours of training grounded in experiential activities such as role plays, video modeling, and technique practice using case examples.
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Learn more about the different ways we offer this course:
Live / Live Virtual Workshop
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Upcoming trainings:
Standard Course
Take the training on your own time.
CE credits offered:
ASWB/ACE (3.75 credits)
NBCC (3.75 credits)
Extended Course
The convenience of self-paced modules with added instructor support.
CE credits offered:
ASWB/ACE (6.5 credits)
NBCC (6.5 credits)
Course Overview
FamilyFrame Workshop is a live in-person or virtual, interactive training built around the FamilyFrame techniques. This workshop will provide a conceptual introduction to a systemic approach and the FamilyFrame techniques. The workshop will also include experiential activities such as role plays, self of the therapist activities, and technique practice using case examples.
Learning Objectives
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the conceptual bases behind the Core Elements of FamilyFrame techniques.
- Recognize and differentiate between the Core Elements of Family Therapy.
- Express familiarity with observationally coding the FamilyFrame techniques on a five point scale as they occur in mock video sessions.
- Give examples of how systems thinking can be applied to your work as a treatment provider.
- Express the clinical benefits of involving family members in treatment.
- List specific treatment techniques for engaging parents/caregivers in treatment.
- Define specific techniques for engaging adolescents in family-focused treatment goals.
- Recognize the advantages of working with multiple family members in session.
- Apply clinical techniques for inviting change in meaning (reframes) among clients.
- Apply clinical techniques for stimulating therapeutic interactions among family members in session.
- List clinical techniques for coaching families to improve communication and problem solving skills in session.
Course Outline
Housekeeping
25 Minutes
Introductions and Agenda overview
Family Engagement
1 hour 30 minutes
- Activity: What does family mean to you?
- Why Engage Families: Systems thinking and relational technique
- How to Engage Families: Caregiver and adolescent engagement techniques
Activity: Family Engagement Role Play
15 mins
Family Engagement Role Play
Vignette Coding Activity
15 mins
Vignette Coding Activity
FamilyFrame Handbook Overview
15 mins
FamilyFrame Handbook Overview
Vignette Coding Activity 2 (time permitting)
10 mins
View vignette and practice coding
Break
45 Minute
Lunch
Inviting Change Techniques
1 hour 15 Minutes
- Inviting change in meaning techniques.
- Activity: Relational Reframe Practice.
- Inviting change in behavior techniques.
Activity: Inviting Change in Behavior (Family session role play)
30 Minutes
Inviting Change in Behavior (Family session role play)
Vignette Coding Activity
15 Minutes
Vignette Coding Activity
Motivational Interventions
15 Minutes
Motivational Interventions
Activity: Implementation intention and application of techniques
15 Minutes
Implementation intention and application of techniques
Wrap up
10 Minute
Wrap up
Sample Agenda
Your Instructor
Molly Bobek, L.C.S.W.
Completion & Continuing Education (CE) Information
Partnership to End Addiction, [provider number], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 5.5 clinical continuing education credits.
Partnership to End Addiction has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7655. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Partnership to End Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Completion & Continuing Education (CE) Information
- All participants will be expected to participate in workshop activities in order to receive CE credits.
- Virtual participants will be required to keep their cameras on for the duration of the workshop in order to receive CE credit. Attendance will be monitored throughout the training.
- The course evaluation must be completed for participants to be eligible to receive CE credit.
- Eligible participants will receive CE credit certificates via email within 14 business days. Certificates of completion are distributed by email only.
For any additional information related to subject matter, coding activities, comments, or problem resolution, contact our team at Academy@toendaddiction.org
Polices and Accommodations
Registration for this live experiential workshop will be scheduled directly with instructors and their team; preferably at least 2 weeks in advance of training date(s).
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.
- Partial refunds will be determined at the discretion of Partnership to End Addiction based on written request
- Content includes interactive activities and non-captioned audio materials
Course Interactions & System Requirements
This course is delivered live in-person or via zoom.
Participants are expected to interact with the instructor and each other.
Course questions can be directed to: Academy@toendaddiction.org
System requirements for virtual:
- Operating Systems: Any device that supports modern web browsing: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
- Internet browser: Google Chrome is recommended for the best learning experience, but all other browsers are supported (Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari).
- Broadband Internet connection: WiFi, cellular data, broadband, or any other connection type.
This course was last updated in August 2024.
