This experiential session is designed for therapists interested in using family tree research as a method for healing historical family wounds.

Western trained mental health professionals are taught to view therapeutic interventions from the myopic lens of addressing individual psychological dysfunction. This is even the case whether it be in individual or group therapy. However, African-centered, Multi-cultural, Family Systems, and Feminist theories recognize the importance of viewing the client in relation to family and community. This workshop utilizes an African-centered theoretical framework to ground therapeutic interventions with a transgenerational approach to examining client identity and psychological healing. Through the use of genograms (ancestral family trees), therapeutic interventions (rituals), and an examination of family history (restoration and remembrance), participants will learn to support clients in understanding the impact of their family history (ancestral legacy) on their current psychological functioning. Cultural and best practice guidelines are considered when incorporating the use of Genograms, rituals, restoration, and remembrance practices in the psychotherapy process.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Discuss cultural and best practices for incorporating the use of genograms (ancestral family trees), therapeutic interventions (rituals), and a family history (restoration and remembrance) in the psychotherapy process.
Apply basic skills for integrating the concepts of transgenerational family healing (ancestral healing work) into the psychotherapy process.
Explain methods for assisting clients in obtaining information about their family history (ancestors), overall family functioning, and its current day impact on the client’s psychological health.
Demonstrate increased clinical competence in using therapeutic interventions that address client identity and psychological health through transgenerational therapeutic models of healing.

AGENDA
10:00 - 11:30 Welcome and Morning Session
11:30 - 11:45 Break
11:45 - 1:55 Morning Session (Continued)
1:55 - 2:00 Discussion of the Process of distribution of CE’s

CONTINUING EDUCATION

APA APPROVED SPONSOR

A Healing Paradigm, LLC (AHP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AHP maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

NBCC APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

A Healing Paradigm, LLC (AHP) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6884. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A Healing Paradigm is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NASP APPROVED PROVIDER

A Healing Paradigm, LLC (AHP) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. AHP maintains responsibility for the program.

ASWB APPROVED PROVIDER

A Healing Paradigm, #1634, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org , through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. A Healing Paradigm maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 08/30/2019 – 08/30/2020. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Social workers participating in this course will receive up to 4 continuing education clock hours.

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