Utilizing Bowen Family Systems Theory to Address Divorce Issues in Couple Therapy
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Educational Goal
Participants will gain competency in working with couples going through divorce using Bowen Family Systems strategies.
Description
Divorce can be mentally, physically, and financially demanding. A person going through a divorce may feel guilt, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief. Divorce also impacts the whole family system. Therapists may naturally side with one partner over the other or generally feel uncomfortable engaging at all. With that in mind, it might be helpful to be very mindful about who you speak with and what you mention. Couples therapy is an often-misunderstood space when it comes to divorce issues. Families going through divorce have several tasks in the separation process. These are going through a grieving process, communicating differently, reorganizing, and making new goals for co-parenting. Going successfully through these tasks impacts positively all family members. Our role as therapists is to help these families understand better the process of divorce and go successfully through these separation and divorce tasks.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Violeta Kadieva, Ph. D., LMFT-S, AAMFT Approved Supervisor received her doctoral degree from Texas Tech University. She has worked as a marriage and family therapist for about 10 years and is currently an Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University. She has published articles and presented workshops and posters at numerous conferences, including WAMFT, AAMFT, APA, TAMFT, and International Family Therapy World Conference. She has level 1, 2, & 3 training in Gottman Method Couple Therapy and other trainings in Grief and Loss, Intimate Partner Violence, Great Start Premarital, Motivational Interviewing, Cooccurring disorders, and resiliency. She is currently serving as a member-at-large on the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Board of Directors. She is also leading a self-care group for LPCs and LMFTs in Fort Worth, TX.