Stepfamilies: Understanding Unique System Dynamics and Fostering Client Resilience (1.5 CEUs)

LIVE TRAINING: March 17th | 10:00 am-11:30 am

1.5 CEUs 

Presenter Bios: 

Melissa Bolger, MA, LMFT is an outpatient therapist and owner of Grounding Space Therapy, a private practice dedicated to supporting folks with their relationships including multigenerational family groups, romantic relationships, and blended family systems. She is also a clinical supervisor for prelicensed clinicians, consultant, guest lecturer, and a member of the MAMFT Board of Directors.

Shauna Zotalis, LMFT, is owner and founder of Mended Families, a private practice dedicated to working primarily with individuals, couples, and families navigating separation, divorce, and remarriage or repartnering. She is also an Instructor at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in the MFT graduate program and currently serves as a Board Member on the MAMFT Board of Directors.

Description: 

Objectives: 

1. Participants will learn about the unique culture of stepfamilies and statistics relevant to these family systems.

2. Participants will gain an understanding of common blended family challenges and therapeutic strategies for mitigating these challenges to support resiliency.

3. Participants will identify and address common ethical considerations when working with complex family systems and collaborating with various professionals involved.

4. Participants will practice applying knowledge and strategies to specific client scenarios through case conceptualization.