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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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Friday, February 28
 

10:00am CST

The Relational Window of Tolerance for Couples
Friday February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
DeZavala
During times of transition and change, couple relationships endure ongoing stress. As both partners attempt to regulate their individual distress and tolerance, the relationship fluctuates based on the present stability and fragility of each partner. The relational window of tolerance provides clinicians with a road map for understanding how to encourage co-regulation and relationship resilience for couples in times of stress.
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avatar for Jessica Barboza

Jessica Barboza

Jessica is an LMFT from Austin, Texas and a doctoral candidate at Utah State University where she researches family meaning-making in bereavement. In clinical practice, she helps bereaved families realize greater interpersonal and individual resilience. As an adjunct faculty instructor... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
DeZavala
  Couple Therapy

1:15pm CST

An Intersectional Lens to Supervise Diverse MFTs
Friday February 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
DeZavala
Based on a recent study conducted by the presenters on MFT trainees with intersecting minority identities, this session will cover best practices for applying intersectionality and social justice to clinical supervision. Participants will consider how their identity, privilege, and oppression influence the power they hold as supervisors working with minoritized trainees.
Speakers
HE
avatar for Lizee Love

Lizee Love

LMFTA (NC) & MFT Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech
Elizabeth "Lizee" Love (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in North Carolina and a doctoral student at Virginia Tech. Her interests include marginalized identities, sex and attachment in couples/partnerships, and medical family therapy. Through her leadership... Read More →
BH
Friday February 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
DeZavala
  Diversity and Cultural Competency

2:30pm CST

Effectively Engaging African Americans in Therapy
Friday February 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
DeZavala
Research suggests that rates of mental health issues among African Americans are similar to White Americans, but they are significantly less likely to utilize therapy. This presentation describes mental health treatment disparities among African Americans and the outcomes of our study that explored how therapists are engaging them in therapy.
Speakers
VB
avatar for Felicia J. Holloway

Felicia J. Holloway

Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University Central Texas
Dr. Felicia J. Holloway is an Assistant Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. A Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist-Supervisor in the state of Texas, Dr. Holloway also holds... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
DeZavala
  Diversity and Cultural Competency

3:45pm CST

Family Court Systems: MFTs Role in Divorce Support
Friday February 28, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
DeZavala
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) often support clients navigating the family court system, including divorce and custody matters, yet many feel unprepared for this complex process. This presentation provides insight into the Texas family court system and explores the essential role therapists play in supporting clients during these challenging times.
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TA
Friday February 28, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
DeZavala
  Family Therapy
 
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