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2025 Annual TAMFT ConferenceShaping 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
 

11:15am CST

Systemic Advocacy in Gender Affirming Therapy
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
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.
Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Phoenix

2:15pm CST

Ethical Considerations for DACA Clients
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
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 →
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Phoenix

3:45pm CST

Ethical Considerations For Immigrant Minors
Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
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 →
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
 
Friday, February 28
 

10:00am CST

Transgender Youth: Ethical Considerations for MFTs
Friday February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Many clinicians express concerns about perceived ethical and legal implications of working with transgender youth. Coupling knowledge of pertinent ethical and legal codes with a meticulous ethical model, this workshop strives to equip clinicians to confidently and successfully navigate these perceived ethical and legal difficulties while working with transgender youth.
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 →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Phoenix

1:15pm CST

Ethics and AI Clinical Documentation Tools
Friday February 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
We will present our research on a comparative analysis of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted clinical documentation tools, evaluating HIPAA compliance, data storage and security, quality, and ethical implications for therapists. We will also present the potential impacts on confidentiality and client/workplace consent, therapeutic alliance, and training applications for supervision and practicum/internship sites.
Speakers
avatar for Sofia Georgiadou

Sofia Georgiadou

Assistant Professor, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Dr. Sofia Georgiadou, LMFT-S, LPC-S is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator at the University of Houston at Clear Lake’s MA in Family Therapy Program. She is also the administrator of the Coalition of Associations for Systemic Therapy (COAST)’s Educators Division... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Phoenix

1:15pm CST

IFS-Informed Interpersonal Ethics in Supervision
Friday February 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
This session explores how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can inform ethical supervision in marriage and family therapy. Participants will learn to identify and address power dynamics, fostering a non-exploitative, compassionate approach to supervision that promotes growth and systemic understanding within clinical relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Leila Anderson

Leila Anderson

Executive Director, Ava Recovery Center
Leila Anderson, LMFT-S, LCDC is a systemic therapist, supervisor, leader and educator who has worked with clients suffering from addiction and mental health in treatment centers, correctional facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and agencies for over a decade. She specializes in blending... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Austin

2:30pm CST

TSBEMFT Rules Update
Friday February 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Protect your license by learning from Board Members and staff about recent and upcoming rule changes and common violations. Board Members will also answer questions, hear your ideas on how to improve licensure in Texas, explain the many challenges facing licensure, and explore your role in change.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Merchant

Lisa Merchant

Assistant Professor, Program Director, & Department Chair, Abilene Christian University
Dr. Merchant is the Program Director and Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Studies at Abilene Christian University (ACU). She has a PhD in MFT from Texas Tech and an M.MFT from ACU. She also directs a Batterer Intervention and Prevention Program and worked previously... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Phoenix

3:45pm CST

TSBEMFT Common Violations
Friday February 28, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Learn from TSBEMFT board members and staff about common violations and how to protect your license. Sample topics include the supervision file and supervision best practices and protecting your license through case notes, documentation, boundaries, and self-care. Supervisors, Associates, and other licensees are encouraged to come.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Merchant

Lisa Merchant

Assistant Professor, Program Director, & Department Chair, Abilene Christian University
Dr. Merchant is the Program Director and Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Studies at Abilene Christian University (ACU). She has a PhD in MFT from Texas Tech and an M.MFT from ACU. She also directs a Batterer Intervention and Prevention Program and worked previously... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Phoenix
 
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