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Course curriculum
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Core principles of family systems theory
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How family dynamics influence youth emotional and behavioral health
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Viewing SED through a systemic treatment lens
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Genograms and family mapping to uncover relational patterns
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Identifying family rules, roles, and boundaries
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Conducting systemic assessments of SED-impacted families
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Overcoming resistance and engaging reluctant caregivers
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Supporting parental self-efficacy and reflective capacity
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Helping caregivers interpret behavior through a trauma-informed lens
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Sibling roles and their influence on the identified client
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Addressing sibling rivalry, loyalty binds, and emotional displacement
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Including siblings appropriately in treatment without triangulation
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Identifying dysfunctional communication loops
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Teaching assertiveness, active listening, and emotion labeling
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Family-based conflict resolution strategies and repair processes
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About this course
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Therapy Trainings™ Presents
3 CE Hours of Family Systems Approaches for Treating SED in Youth
This course explores how family dynamics, roles, patterns, and communication styles impact a child’s mental health and recovery process.
Target audience: mental health professionals
Content Level: beginning to expert
Course Overview:
This comprehensive course is designed for clinicians working with children and adolescents experiencing Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). It equips clinicians with systemic tools to assess, engage, and intervene with families as part of a collaborative treatment strategy. Grounded in evidence-based family therapy models, the course emphasizes strengths-based approaches, cultural sensitivity, and multi-generational healing in the context of SED.
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will learn to:
Apply family systems theory to conceptualize emotional and behavioral challenges in youth with SED;
Identify common family patterns that may maintain or exacerbate SED symptoms;
Implement evidence-based family therapy techniques in clinical sessions;
Foster collaborative relationships with families to support youth recovery and resilience; and
Address intergenerational trauma, systemic stressors, and cultural dynamics in treatment planning.
About the author
Matt Grammer, LPCC-S is the founder of Therapy Trainings™, Kentucky Counseling Center®, and Counseling Now®. He has over a decade of experience as a clinician, private practice operator, and consultant. He holds dual Masters degrees in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. KY LPCC-S #164069
Consulting Team
Social Work Consultant is Alicia Trager, LCSW.
Marriage and Family Therapy Consultant is Matt White, LMFT
Psychology consultant is Brett Donnelly, Psy. D.
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Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, professionals must purchase the course, read/listen to the presentation, and complete the posttest (with a passing score of 80%) and course evaluation. Posttests may be retaken as many times as you need. Certificates of completion will be emailed immediately after course completion and can be accessed from your account anytime.
Therapy Trainings™ is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Kentucky Social Work Board provider #202375, Kentucky MFT Board, and KY LPC Board.
This course has been approved by Therapy Trainings™, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 3 CE hours. NAADAC provider #270493. Therapy Trainings™ is responsible for all aspects of its programming.
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Elevate Your Practice with Family Systems Approaches for Treating SED in Youth
Are you looking to expand your therapeutic toolkit and provide more effective, collaborative care for youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)? Our Family Systems Approaches for Treating SED in Youth training course is designed to equip you with the skills and strategies to support children and adolescents while strengthening the family unit. Family systems therapy recognizes that a child’s emotional and behavioral challenges are deeply connected to their family environment, making it a highly effective approach for long-term healing.
Why Choose Our Family Systems Training?
Our course prepares mental health professionals to understand, assess, and intervene within the family context. You’ll learn to engage caregivers, improve family communication, and foster resilience in youth with SED. This evidence-based training bridges theory and practice, giving you tools to create lasting positive change for both the child and their support system.
What You'll Learn
Core Principles of Family Systems Theory: Understand how family dynamics, roles, and communication patterns influence a child’s emotional well-being.
Assessment and Case Formulation: Learn to map family systems, identify relational patterns, and develop collaborative treatment plans.
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Evidence-Based Interventions: Gain mastery in proven strategies, including:
Structural Family Therapy techniques
Strategic interventions for behavior change
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Psychoeducation for caregivers
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SED-Specific Approaches: Develop expertise in applying family systems interventions to address:
Emotional dysregulation
Oppositional and defiant behaviors
Anxiety and mood-related challenges
Trauma-related responses
Practical Skills: Learn to navigate resistance, strengthen family engagement, and assign effective therapeutic tasks that foster change.
Course Highlights
Comprehensive Curriculum: A 10-module course covering theory, assessment, interventions, and applications for SED in youth.
Hands-On Practice: Participate in role-plays and case studies that reflect real-life family therapy scenarios.
Expert Instruction: Learn from clinicians with extensive experience treating SED through family-based approaches.
Flexible Learning: Access course materials online at your own pace, balancing training with professional demands.
Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Family Systems Therapy
History and evolution of family systems approaches
Core concepts: subsystems, boundaries, and patterns of interaction
The therapeutic process: engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation
Module 2: The Therapeutic Alliance with Families
Building trust and collaboration with youth and caregivers
Strategies for overcoming resistance
Creating a safe and supportive therapy environment
Module 3: Assessment and Case Conceptualization
Family mapping, genograms, and interactional assessment
Identifying maladaptive patterns sustaining SED symptoms
Setting collaborative treatment goals
Module 4: Structural Interventions
Understanding family hierarchy and boundaries
Realignment strategies to reduce conflict and improve functioning
Practical applications for families with SED youth
Module 5: Strategic and Behavioral Techniques
Designing targeted interventions to shift family dynamics
Parental coaching and behavior management strategies
Homework assignments to reinforce therapy goals
Module 6: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Addressing attachment needs within the family
Techniques for fostering emotional attunement and security
Reducing reactivity and improving emotional regulation
Module 7: Psychoeducation and Skills Training for Caregivers
Teaching parents about SED, triggers, and developmental considerations
Building coping strategies and resilience in caregivers
Empowering families to manage crises effectively
Module 8: Family Systems Approaches to Trauma and SED
Understanding the impact of trauma on family functioning
Trauma-informed interventions to support healing and connection
Integrating individual and family goals
Module 9: Overcoming Challenges in Family Therapy
Addressing resistance, non-compliance, and high-conflict families
Managing crisis situations and maintaining therapeutic boundaries
Culturally sensitive approaches in family systems work
Module 10: Review, Practice Integration, and Certification
Consolidating key concepts and intervention strategies
Final assessment and feedback
Certification upon course completion
The Family Systems Advantage
Family systems approaches have proven highly effective in treating youth with SED by addressing the relational context of their struggles. By completing this training, you’ll gain:
Evidence-Based Practices: Learn interventions backed by research and clinical effectiveness.
Collaborative Skills: Strengthen your ability to engage families as partners in treatment.
Systemic Perspective: Understand how changing family interactions promotes sustainable improvements.
Empowerment for Families: Equip caregivers with tools to support their child’s long-term growth.
Enhance Your Professional Growth
Completing this training will expand your therapeutic reach and make you more competitive in the mental health field. Family systems therapy is in high demand for treating complex cases like SED, positioning you as a sought-after specialist.
Career Opportunities
With certification in Family Systems Approaches for Treating SED in Youth, you can:
Expand services in private practice and clinics
Provide specialized interventions for high-need populations
Facilitate group and multi-family therapy sessions
Collaborate with schools, agencies, and community programs
Contribute to research and training in family systems work
Ongoing Support and Community
After completing the course, you’ll gain access to:
A supportive community of family systems-trained professionals
Continuing education webinars and advanced workshops
Resources to strengthen your family therapy practice
Don’t miss the opportunity to transform your work with SED youth. Enroll in our Family Systems Approaches for Treating SED in Youth training today and create lasting change for children and families.