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Introduction to Attachment Based Family Therapy: Theory & Clinical Application
This workshop reviews the theory, research, and clinical strategies of attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). ABFT is a manualized, empirically supported family therapy designed to target family and individual processes associated with adolescent depression and suicide. Tested with diverse families, including low-income and minority families, ABFT is a trust-based, emotion-focused, process-oriented brief therapy. The model is organized by five treatment tasks that provide directionality. Using lecture, discussion, and therapy tape review, participants will learn how this model helps families repair interpersonal ruptures that have damaged trust and how to rebuild emotionally protective, secure parent–child relationships.
Learning Objectives
- Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to explain the theoretical foundation of ABFT that guides therapists in therapy implementation.
- Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the purpose of the five treatment tasks.
- Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the strategies used in the five treatment tasks.
Additional Details
- Instructor: Guy Diamond, PhD
- Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM EST
- Location: Online
- Continuing Education Credits: 3
- Target Audience: This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT’s.
- Learning Level: Beginner
- Registration Link: https://council-for-relationships.ce-go.com/guy-diamond-abft
CFR is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CFR maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
