Parent-Child Conflict: Practical Interventions for Family Therapy

Parents and children typically perceive, feel, and react to stressful events in different ways.   It is not uncommon for these distinctive experiences to lead to conflict, with both parties maintaining a sense of being “right.”  While some minor disagreements may be resolved quickly, major rifts can form between parents and children that last a lifetime.   However, effective Therapeutic interventions and strategies for Parent-Child conflict can help create a family culture of connection, collaboration, and understanding.

Learning Objectives:

Through the contents of this workshop participants will learn:

• A comprehensive way to identify, evaluate, and assess “Parental Alienation.”
• Awareness and Insight into the “Conflict Cycle” that fuels power struggles between parents and children.
• Techniques to teach families about non-hostile communication, effective conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategies for Family Therapy Sessions to help build a family culture of connection and understanding such as: Recognizing Family Narratives and Parenting with Purpose
• Helpful facts on child brain development and the most appropriate and constructive approaches for various ages and stages.