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Celebrating Connection and Community: Reflections for the Fourth of July As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the Fourth of July, we’re reminded that this holiday is about more than fireworks and parades. It’s a time to reflect on the values of belonging, connection, and community—values that lie at the heart of our mission at the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center (PCFTTC). Just like families, communities thrive when we recognize ...

Both workshops provided by Jennifer Benjamin and Pinky Patel earned “Highly Attended Presentation” badges for their engaging and well-received trainings. We left feeling inspired, energized, and with more great memories (and photos) than we can count. You’ll have to wait for the full newsletter for the complete photo recap—but until then, here’s a sneak peek: Pinky Patel and Jennifer Benjamin had the exciting opportunity to record a podcast episode with the National Center for Innovation ...

An important distinctions we make in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) is the difference between first-order change and second-order change. Understanding this difference is crucial for therapists committed to creating meaningful, sustainable outcomes for families. First-Order Change: Behavior Changes in Interactions (Linear, External, and Compliance-Driven) First-order change focuses on surface-level behavioral shifts. It’s linear, cause-and-effect in nature, and often driven by external factors like rewards, consequences, or direct instructions. The goal is to stop or ...

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Not all multicultural psychotherapies are the sameDownload Citations Barlow, D. (2004). Psychological treatments. American Psychologist, 59(9), 869–878. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.59.9.869 Hall, G. C. N., Berkman E. T., Zane N. W., Leong F. T. L., Hwang W. C., Nezu A. M., Nezu, C. M., Hong J. J., Chu J. P., & Huang, E R. (2021). Reducing mental health disparities by increasing the personal relevance of interventions. American Psychologist, 76(1),91–103. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000616 La Roche, M. (2013). Cultural psychotherapy: Theory, methods, ...

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Zoë will be managing the learning portal, certificates, evaluation analysis, and training course access. Zoë Rogers is a versatile and passionate wellness professional dedicated to supporting others on their journey toward health, balance, and personal growth. As the owner of 333 Divinity, she blends her expertise as a certified life coach, Reiki practitioner, licensed massage therapist, and esthetician to create personalized healing experiences for her clients. Zoë holds certifications in Reiki (Levels I–III), Health & ...

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🌟 Honoring a Legacy, Celebrating a Community 🌟 Before we announce the recipients of this year’s Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award, we want to pause and honor what this award truly represents. Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg’s vision shaped the foundation of Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) and transformed the landscape of Family Based Mental Health Services. Her work reminds us that healing happens in relationships—and that our most powerful tool as clinicians is the ability to see ...

Recently, I watched a short video of a foster mother cat gently caring for a kitten who had clearly endured trauma. The kitten flinched at every movement, tucked itself into corners, and froze at any attempt at touch. But the mother cat didn’t retreat. She moved slowly, calmly—relentlessly. With every lick, every soft purr, every patient pause, she sent the same message: You are safe now. I won’t hurt you. I’m not going anywhere. As ...