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2025 Annual TAMFT Conference: Shaping the Future: Advancing Relationships Through Systemic Advocacy
This year’s conference is dedicated to grounding Texas MFTs and friends of the field in systemic theory and practice. Our workshops and keynote speakers will be intentionally curated to invigorate and challenge the unique minds of systemic thinkers.
This annual conference, coupled with the ongoing tradition of Day at the Dome, will allow TAMFT members to connect with local legislators and advocate for bills and policies that directly impact the mental health of families and the systems we serve.
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Thursday, February 27
 

7:00am CST

Coffee With Exhibitors
Thursday February 27, 2025 7:00am - 7:30am CST
Prefunction
Thursday February 27, 2025 7:00am - 7:30am CST
Prefunction
  General Session

8:00am CST

KEYNOTE: Therapy that Works: A Unifying Framework for Family Therapy
Thursday February 27, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Phoenix
Have you ever had the nagging sense that many family therapy theories sound alike? In this workshop, you will learn how right you are! The Therapy that Works Unifying Framework is a comprehensive framework that synthesizes the theoretical and research knowledge base of the field. This framework is not a theory that explains how problems develop. Instead, it is a system for doing that provides a clear roadmap for how to do therapy well. The system involves six components:
1. Self-of-the-therapist: Cultivating personal wellness and reflective states of mind
2. Collaborative connecting: Entering the client’s meaning-making system without bias
3. Transtheoretical conceptualization of the problem: Assessing the behavioral, emotional, cognitive/Identity, and societal levels
4. Evidence-informed treatment planning: Using the evidence-base to inform treatment options
5. Evidence-informed intervention: Identifying interventions that align with client needs and preferences
6. Transtheoretical conceptualization of solutions and wellness: Assessment of “what works” and fostering whole-person wellness
Speakers
avatar for Diane Gehart

Diane Gehart

Professor/Director & Founder, California State University, Northridge/Therapy that Works Institute
Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D is Professor and Program Coordinator of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at California State University, Northridge; Founder and Director of the Institute for Therapy that Works; and adjunct Faculty at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawai’i. An award-winning... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Phoenix

9:00am CST

Break with Exhibitors
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am CST
Prefunction
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am CST
Prefunction
  General Session

9:30am CST

Diane Gehart: Keynote Extended
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Phoenix
Speakers
HA
avatar for Diane Gehart

Diane Gehart

Professor/Director & Founder, California State University, Northridge/Therapy that Works Institute
Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D is Professor and Program Coordinator of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at California State University, Northridge; Founder and Director of the Institute for Therapy that Works; and adjunct Faculty at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawai’i. An award-winning... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Phoenix

11:15am CST

Love, Sex, and Therapy: An Introduction to
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Dover
Intimacy and sex are key components of many romantic relationships. Yet, many clinicians do not feel comfortable discussing either when they come up in session; especially when it comes to working with Queer couples. This presentation will be an introduction to addressing intimacy and sex when working with Queer couples.
Speakers
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Joyce Miles Jacquote

Owner/Therapist, Overcoming Miles Counseling
Joyce Miles Jacquote is a LMFT Supervisor and a LCDC. She the owner of a solo private practice, Overcoming Miles Counseling, PLLC which offers telehealth services in CO, TX, UT, and WA. In her private practice, she focuses on providing therapy to romantic partners and families; however... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Dover
  Couple Therapy

11:15am CST

Systemic Advocacy in Gender Affirming Therapy
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Phoenix
This session explores ethical obligations of MFTs around gender affirming care and systemic advocacy. Grounded in the AAMFT Code of ethics, attendees will explore ethical and legal considerations, avenues for advocacy in and out of the therapeutic relationship and the profound implications of gender affirming care.
Speakers
BS
KP
AH
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Phoenix
  Ethics

11:15am CST

SFBT and Long-term Sobriety from Opioid Use
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Magnolia
We will discuss the main tenets of SFBT in connection with our unique research findings that have not been previously addressed in the literature. Our focus will be on the presence of resourceful behaviors, which participants described as “sober fun,” “setting boundaries,” and participating in “family therapy.”
Speakers
CL
avatar for Carlos A. Ramos PhD LMFT

Carlos A. Ramos PhD LMFT

Associate Professor & MFT Program Director, Our Lady of the Lake University
Dr. Ramos earned his BA in psychology from Florida International University, his Masters in Movement Science from Barry University, and his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Ramos worked with the foster care population in South Florida for approximately... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Magnolia
  Special topics

11:15am CST

A Collaborative Approach to Supervision
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Austin
This workshop will focus on an approach to supervision that is in sync with contemporary challenges and uncertainties. Collaboration is viewed as critical to success in many professional practices-- psychotherapy, organizational leadership, education, and research among others.
Speakers
HA
CK

Catherine King

private practice/Our Lady of the Lake University-Houston
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Austin
  Supervisory

12:15pm CST

LUNCH BREAK
Thursday February 27, 2025 12:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Prefunction
Thursday February 27, 2025 12:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Prefunction
  General Session

2:15pm CST

ADHD in Latinx Marriage: Family Systems Approach
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Dover
The workshop will delve into how ADHD in one or both partners can influence marital dynamics, communication patterns, and emotional regulation that creates stress and anxiety within the marital relationship. These challenges can be compounded by cultural factors unique to the Latinx community: family roles, expectations, and values.
Speakers
avatar for Federico Mendez

Federico Mendez

Owner/CEO, Intimacy Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Bilingual LMFT in private practice with experience in PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQAI2S+, Spanish-speaking, family systems, infidelity, addictions, out of control sexual behaviors and out of control eating behaviors. Research interest include Medical Family Therapy, Diabetes... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Dover
  Diversity and Cultural Competency

2:15pm CST

Ethical Considerations for DACA Clients
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Phoenix
This session explores the ethical and legal complexities of working with DACA recipients and immigrant, mixed-status families. Key issues include confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and access to care. Attendees will learn practical strategies to provide culturally competent, equitable, and legally sound therapy to DACA recipients and their families.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Cameron Brown

Dr. Cameron Brown

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech: Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy
Dr. Brown is an assistant professor of couple, marriage, and family therapy at Texas Tech University and an AAMFT-approved supervisor. Dr. Brown's developing program of research is focused on understanding romantic relationship dynamics. Within this focus, he primarily studies two... Read More →
KM
CA
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Phoenix
  Ethics

2:15pm CST

How MFTs Can Transform Marriage Crisis.
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Magnolia
New skills and ideas can help MFTs transform their approach to helping a couple in crisis. Learn about the unique dynamic of marriage crises, how to help couples make the best decisions for their families when in one, and how to ensure that children get the best possible outcome.
Speakers
BW
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Magnolia
  Family Therapy

2:15pm CST

EMDR Equine-Assisted: Not Just for Individuals
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Austin
This session introduces EMDR equine-assisted therapy, exploring its application with couples and families. It covers the 8 phases of EMDR, integrating equine-assisted interventions, and includes a video demonstration of a state change exercise. Join us for an interactive discussion to understand and apply these combined therapeutic models!
Speakers
AQ
JC
avatar for Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin LPC PLLC
I have a Ph.D. in Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Board Certified in Neurofeedback, and EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant.  I have over 14 years of experience and specialize in working with people... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Austin
  Special topics

3:15pm CST

Break with Exhibitors
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm CST
Prefunction
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm CST
Prefunction
  General Session

3:45pm CST

Exploring Polyamory in the Therapy Room
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Dover
A workshop that covers literature relevant to decreasing bias against polyamorous clients, as well as a research study that explored how these clients find and utilize therapists. This workshop will include practical application of content when working with polyamorous clients.
Speakers
avatar for Kaity Swecker, MS, LMFT-Associate

Kaity Swecker, MS, LMFT-Associate

PhD Student/Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University
Hello! I'm Kaity (they/them), and I'm a PhD student at Texas Tech University studying Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy. Clinically, I work with queer and polyamorous clients, as well as neurodivergent adults and kids. My research interests include how polyamorous clients interact... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Dover
  Diversity and Cultural Competency

3:45pm CST

Ethical Considerations For Immigrant Minors
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Phoenix
This workshop explores the unique ethical challenges therapists face when working with immigrant populations. This includes cultural competency, confidentiality, client autonomy, and legal complexities. Participants will learn methods for upholding ethical standards while addressing the unique needs of these communities.
Speakers
avatar for Soon Cho

Soon Cho

M.S.W., CMFT Doctorate Student, Texas Tech University
I have a counseling psychology and social work background. I used to work with North Korean refugees and studied their trauma and recovery processes. When I came to the United States, I researched domestic violence among Korean immigrants. Now, in my doctorate program, I am interested... Read More →
JL
avatar for Matthew Nunez

Matthew Nunez

CMFT Master's Student, Texas Tech University
I am a current CMFT Master's student. My professional goals are to teach and mentor future clinicians as a professor in an MFT graduate program and contribute to the field by filling gaps in existing research. Specifically, I am interested in working with and researching couples and... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Phoenix
  Ethics

3:45pm CST

Withness Thinking: Creating Future Possibilities
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Magnolia
Withness thinking (John Shotter) points to the moral dimension of how therapists collaborate with clients to generate future possibilities. We will show the relevance of withness thinking for a healthy and evolving therapeutic alliance as well as its relevance for limbic resonance in the brain.
Speakers
CK

Catherine King

private practice/Our Lady of the Lake University-Houston
avatar for Glenn E. Boyd

Glenn E. Boyd

Self
M.A. in MFT from the University of Houston-Clear Lake 1987. Ph.D. through the Taos Institute-Tilburg University (2011). Supervisor since 1993. Taught academic and clinical courses for OLLU-Houston from 1999-2016. Faculty Houston-Galveston Institute. Author of "A Student's Guide to... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Magnolia
  Family Therapy

3:45pm CST

Telesupervision for Marginalized MFT Supervisees
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Austin
This presentation explores a phenomenological study that examines how mental health supervisees with marginalized identities experience telesupervision. By analyzing focus groups and individual interview data, the study identifies themes related to the impact of telesupervision. Additionally, the study highlights supervisees’ requests for enhancing telesupervision practices to better support underrepresented populations.
Speakers
CE
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Austin
  Supervisory   Diversity and Cultural Competency

5:00pm CST

Welcome Reception/Poster Presentation
Thursday February 27, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Colonnade
Thursday February 27, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Colonnade
  General Session
 
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