TAMFT 2025 Annual Conference

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

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.

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.

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.

Join me for an interactive conversation and training on assessing and treating high-conflictrelationships. Many therapists can feel intimidated to work with couples where there is trauma,ADHD/ASD, and intimacy-related concerns. In this training I will guide you through assessing acouple in the first few sessions, creating a treatment plan, and structured tools you can use tofeel more confident as a couples counselor. There will also be open discussion and interactionwith the audience to answer some of your questions.Key Takeaways:1. Assessment of a high-conflict couple. Symptoms and signs to look for regarding trauma,addiction, infidelity, ADHD/ASD.2. Development of a treatment plan using Gottman and EFT strategies.3. Career development ideas and strategies for building a successful practice that providesservices to couples and families.4. Review advocacy needs for our field as the complexity of mental health grows and theimpact it has on families and the profession

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.

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.

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.

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.