TAMFT 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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.

Add sessions to your personal schedule to register your attendance (Check-In).

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

Becky Whetstone

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Magnolia

Family Therapy

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

Catherine King

private practice/Our Lady of the Lake University-Houston

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

10:00am CST

Navigating Transition Days in Shared Custody

Friday February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST

Magnolia

This presentation will delve into the findings of a qualitative phenomenological study focused on the lived experiences of individuals who share custody of their children, particularly during transition days. Transition days are defined as the periods when a child moves between the homes of divorced parents. The research aims to fill a critical gap in family therapy literature by examining the emotional, psychological, and logistical challenges that arise during these transitions.

Speakers

Kaegan

Friday February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Magnolia

Family Therapy

2:30pm CST

Playful assessment for children and caregivers

Friday February 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST

Magnolia

Young children are often part of a family presenting to family therapy, but many therapists do not feel competent to include them in the therapeutic process. This workshop will build your confidence in inviting family members of all ages to join in the fun with creative assessment opportunities for a deeper understanding of the family's needs.

Speakers

Mandi Melendez

Friday February 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Magnolia

Family Therapy

3:45pm CST

Family Court Systems: MFTs Role in Divorce Support

Friday February 28, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST

Dover

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.

Speakers

Tania Andrews

Friday February 28, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Dover

Family Therapy