Dr. Steve Simms spends time with Dr. Harry Aponte as he delves into the history of his innovative systemic work at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. Through his contextual, community-focused approach, he emphasized the significance of culture and the concept of being “strength-based.” Growing up in a low-income family in Harlem and the South Bronx, Dr. Aponte and his colleagues recognized the importance of family therapy alongside community engagement to address societal challenges effectively. They highlighted the critical role of community context in their work. Collaborating with the local community in South Philadelphia, they established a school for children who were not attending traditional schools.
In July 1999, the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center, Inc. was established as an offshoot of the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic’s training center. The training center was founded by Salvador Minuchin, M.D., in 1975.
Congratulations Kayla!!! You are one of the 2024 Nominees for the Marion Lindblad-Goldberg Award. This prestigious award recognizes professionals in Pennsylvania who embody the vision of Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg, a pioneer in ecosystemic structural family therapy. Your nomination signifies recognition of your efforts in making the world a better place, promoting positivity and harmony within families. It reflects trust in your capacity to bridge divides and foster a sense of belonging through systemic and relational interventions.
“Kayla is new to family based and has already been able to show her knowledge and passion for helping families. Kayla is willing and eager to learn and is never afraid to back down from a challenge. Kayla is intentional with her learning and makes sure to meet her families where they are at. Kayla is already beginning to create pathways for herself to best serve the families and community by continuing to be curious and addressing her own patterns. Kayla has demonstrated willingness to work on her signature themes when they come up. I am confident that Kayla will continue to grow within family based and I am truly excited to see where her passion takes her.”
Dr. Benjamin recently had a conversation with Melanie, a graduate of the ESFT-FBMHS 3-year program. Melanie enthusiastically discusses her dedication to her work and highlights how utilizing the logic model has greatly influenced her ability to create supportive environments for the families under her care.
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Congratulations on being nominated for the Marion Lindblad-Goldberg Award! This esteemed award celebrates professionals in Pennsylvania who reflect the vision of Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg, the trailblazer of ecosystemic structural family therapy. Your nomination indicates that someone has acknowledged your contributions to making the world better, spreading positivity and harmony within families. They trust in your ability to mend rifts and cultivate a feeling of belonging through systemic and relational intervention.
“From day one of services Brittany ensures families are prepared to be the executives of their home by ensuring that the family practices their crisis plan before leaving so that the family has an understanding on how to respond when crisis will arise. She continues this initiative throughout the entirety of treatment by enacting the ecomap with families.”
Congratulations on your nomination for the Marion Lindblad-Goldberg Award! This prestigious award honors professionals in Pennsylvania who embody the vision of Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg, the pioneer of ecosystemic structural family therapy. Your nomination signifies that someone has recognized your efforts in improving the world, bringing light and unity to families. They have faith in your skills to heal disconnection and foster a sense of belonging through systemic and relational interventions.
“Julie is an example of the model and is always to meet her families where they are at. Julie is always willing to learn and help out with her peers, and makes sure to prioritize her learning. Julie works within her community to make sure her families communicate with one another effectively. She is committed to continuing her education in order to best serve her community and families. Julie is not afraid to confront an issue while working with her families in order to help create second order change.”
Congratulations, you have been nominated for the Marion Lindblad-Goldberg Award! This award recognizes and celebrates professionals from across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania shouldering the legacy of Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg, creator of ecosystemic structural family therapy. Your nomination means someone has taken the time to tell us about how they believe you are working to make the world a better, brighter, and more connected place one family at a time. They believe wholeheartedly in you and your ability, through systemic and relational interventions, to heal disengagement and cultivate belonging!
“I believe Jerome embodies the legacy of Dr. Lindblad-Goldberg and he demonstrates it every time he enters the room as a trainer. Jerome has an unwavering belief in those he encounters and can instantly appreciate what anyone is willing to bring to the table. He also has a warmth that he continues to develop as a tool for validating and challenging others to grow when they are uncomfortable. I think the most nurturing part of Jerome’s presence, as a trainer, is his ability to hold himself accountable for his own growth and development before he asks others to venture into uncomfortable waters. This has resulted in him being able to continually hone his skills of creating simplicity in the face of complexity.”
Jenny says- “Over the last 3 ½ years I have been working in Family Based as the bachelor’s level clinician. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that this job is no joke. From the long workdays to crisis situations, what makes it worth it, is the families. It has been such an amazing journey to go through with the families and witness when they are willing to do something different about their situations at home. It is kinda crazy how much can change over the course of eight (8) months. I have worked with my partner, Jen Kirk, who has been doing this job well over 15 years and our differences have created a complimentary partnership in treatment. Over this period (3 ½ years), I have found my voice and learned my style. This process of competency has helped build my own confidence to the point that I have been excited to teach my new partner and help him develop his voice. I have learned various techniques, interventions, the importance of joining with families, and how to anchor skills for the long haul. I do not think I could have achieved this accomplishment without my supervisor, teammate, training cohort, and the training center. I am excited for what the future holds!”
Experience the rich tradition of innovative systemic family therapy training, education, supervision, & consultation, as established by Salvador Minuchin at the Training Center associated with the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. Learn from expert faculty how to use a strength-based relational, contextual, developmental, & trauma informed approach to systemically treat intergenerational & complex developmental trauma.
The Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center, Inc. became a corporation in July, 1999, as an outgrowth of the as an outgrowth of the Training Center at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic founded by Salvador Minuchin, M.D. in 1975 for systemic family therapy and training. The Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center offers Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) training, education, consultation, and research in family and couples therapy, and developmentally based approaches to child, adolescent and adult behavioral health issues. The Center has trained thousands of mental health and other human service professionals in the practice of family therapy, examining the social ecology of the home, school, and community environments.
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“Supporting families who have experienced trauma is not an easy task, especially when immersed in the family system as a clinician. As family therapists, we are constantly learning and growing, so I feel ESFT has given me such an effective, holistic, and solid foundation in being able to work with my clients. Becoming certified in ESFT with PCFTTC has been transformative and has bettered me as a family therapy clinician. The ESFT model has helped me to create better foundations with families, more thorough conceptualizations, and has increased my confidence in being able to find more effective ways to support my clients. Not only is the model beneficial for clinicians, but it supports families in being able to understand their feelings, experiences, and needs more clearly and in a way that progress/healing actually feels obtainable. Throughout my three-year training experience, I was taught by experienced and supportive instructors as well as support from peers within my agency and across PA. The graduation process immersed me into the model deeply with my real time clients and gave me an experiential opportunity that will be integrated into my practice for the rest of my career.”
