Family Ties: Supporting Clients Coping with Estrangement
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The prevalence of estrangement is increasing in American families with statistics reporting anywhere from a third to half of Americans reporting having an estranged relationship. These decisions cause distress, conflict and the pain of ambiguous loss.
This workshop will explore the growing trend of going 鈥渘o contact鈥� and determine how mental health professionals can best support clients in making decisions about when to end the relationship and when to attempt to reconcile with the estranged family member.
Course Learning Objectives
- Participants will identify the causes, prevalence, and impact of estrangement on families
- Participants will describe the current 鈥淣o Contact鈥� trend
- Participants will identify the ambiguous loss and grief experienced by family members in the aftermath of estrangement
- Participants will explain strategies for supporting clients experiencing estrangement including helping clients determine when to and when not to attempt to reconcile.
Tuition
- $80 – General Registration
- $60 – Alumni, Field Instructor, FFL, Current AUSSW Adjunct
- $45 – Veterans
- Free – Current 茄子视频 Students with promo code
Credentialing Information
To receive approved continuing education credits, participants must attend the entire training or workshop and submit a completed evaluation form.
CEs: 3
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About the Instructor
Connie Palmer, LCSW
Connie Palmer is a licensed clinical social worker who is an experienced teacher, therapist and school counselor with more than thirty years of experience working with youth and their families. She is currently the Clinical Training Director for Imagine, a Center for Coping with Loss in Mountainside, NJ. She presents seminars on various topics such as: grief and loss, resilience, shame, parenting, anti-bullying, depression and anxiety.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within seven business days of the event or for no-shows. However, if you notify us at least 24 hours in advance, we can issue a credit toward a future workshop. No credit will be provided for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event.
Accessibility Statement
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