http://www.iamfconline.org IAMFConline.org en-us iamfconline@IAMFConline.org http://www.iamfconline.org/public/101.cfm Utilizing the family systems theory within the original family dynamics, the application of the family system has just been compounded in regard to stepfamilies. Stepfamilies interject new family system variables into the interpersonal dynamics involved, which create many imbalances and cause old normative behaviors to need to be recalibrated. In a sense Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.iamfconline.org/public/100.cfm Television's "The Brady Bunch" represented the prototype for the modern stepfamily. However, what appeared so simple on television really isn't. The myths associated with Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.iamfconline.org/public/97.cfm Dr. Samuel Gladding will be giving the keynote luncheon address at the IAMFC Luncheon at the ACA Conference in Cincinnati. Dr Gladding's presentation is titled "Ethical Guidelines in Couple, Marital, and Family Counseling: Ways of Avoiding Regret and Litigation." The cost of the luncheon ticket is $45.00, which includes lunch and up to 3 CEU credits. When registering for the ACA Conference, please locate the Division Meal Function section and purchase your IAMFC luncheon ticket. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.iamfconline.org/public/98.cfm I thought I might have a bit of fun going back to my ABCs and that you might find some of these brief items helpful. Perhaps you can think of others. The thought here is to remind you of some of the basics that may help you avoid or minimize liability. This is not an exhaustive list. Check out the Avoiding Liability Bulletin on the CPH and Associates' website for more! Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.iamfconline.org/public/96.cfm With couples work, you can witness how quickly one person's response is cued by the other. Before the couple knows it, they launch into defensiveness and negativity almost as if you weren't there. When you try to mediate, it either makes it worse or they both become angry with you. It quickly escalates. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.iamfconline.org/public/95.cfm This is a video lecture of a special session on Filial Play Therapy sponsored by IAMFC at the ACA Conference in San Francisco on March 23, 2013. Lecture is co-presented by Dr. Barry Ginsberg and Dr. Tina Paone. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.iamfconline.org/public/92.cfm The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors - a division of the American Counseling Association - is pleased to sponsor the 10th annual Northampton Institute, which will be held at Park Campus, University of Northampton (UK) - May 29 -June 3, 2013 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800