FamilyFrame Asynchronous Course

    This credited (6.5 for ASWB, 3.75 for NBCC), asynchronous distance learning workshop was developed for those holding Social Work, MFT, LMHC, or LPC licensure. FamilyFrame is an online self-paced training built around the core elements of Family Therapy (FT). This training uses video-based modeling with each module including brief didactic information on a selection of the FT techniques and a 5-8 minute video vignette featuring therapists re-enacting real life FT sessions with youth clients and their families. The vignette is followed by a short coding activity focusing on the recognition and rating of extensiveness of FT techniques plus immediate feedback providing evidence for which techniques were displayed. The course includes 6 modules that each take about an hour to complete.

    Learning Objectives
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    Learning Objectives

    After attending participants will be able to:

    1. Become familiar with the FamiliyFrame techniques.
    2. Be able to recognize and differentiate between the FamilyFrame techniques.
    3. Learn to observationally code the FamilyFrame techniques on a five-point scale as they occur in mock video sessions.

    Instructor Bio
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    Your Instructor



    Molly Bobek is a licensed clinical social worker at Partnership to End Addiction. She supports the clinical components of the Family and Adolescent Clinical Technology & Science (FACTS) team’s research projects aiming to support the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based approaches for adolescent substance use.

    Molly’s research interests include novel approaches to training and consultation to better equip and support the community-based workforce treating adolescents and their families and promoting relational interventions across the lifespan.

    Molly is also on the faculty at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and maintains a private practice providing therapy to families, couples, and individuals.

    Course Outline
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    FamilyFrame Introduction
    1 hour 30 Minutes

    This self-paced webinar portion of this course provides an introduction to each of the FamilyFrame techniques featured in exercises to follow.

    Course credits include:

    • ASWB: 6.5 CE
    • NBCC: 3.75 CE

    FamilyFrame Materials

    Within the materials tab, you can find a PDF version of the FamilyFrame handbook which provides a more in depth description of each of the FamilyFrame techniques. You may refer to this at any time as you navigate through the course.



    FamilyFrame Exercises
    25 Exercises Total
    1 hour per module (except for intro)


    Each exercise is structured as follows:

    • Brief didactic information on a selection of 3 FamilyFrame techniques.
    • Video vignette featuring real therapists and actors playing family members.
    • A short coding activity asking participants to recognize techniques and rate extensiveness, followed by immediate feedback including exact therapist statements from the video as evidence.

    • Module 1
      -Family Frame Introduction (1.5 hours)
      -FamilyFrame Materials

    • Module 2 
      -Exercises 1-5 (1 hour)

    • Module 3
      -Exercises 6-10 (1 hour)

    • Module 4 
      -Exercises 11-15 (1 hour)

    • Module 5 
      -Exercises 16-20 (1 hour)

    • Module 6 
      -Exercises 21-25 (1 hour)

    Fees & Registration
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    Fees & Registration

    For this asynchronous training, registration is automated through the Learning Management System with no date-related restrictions.

    Individual users can register here.

    Our Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy, and Accessibility Accommodations:

    • Full refunds are issued only if a training is canceled by Partnership to End Addiction or at the discretion of Partnership to End Addiction based on written request;
    • For partial refund of a Partnership to End Addiction training, registrants must withdraw prior to beginning the course.

    We value inclusion and access for all participants and have worked to design the training for a variety of learners. Content includes captioned audio materials.

    For larger groups or cohorts, please email Academy@toendaddiction.org for more information on packages and pricing.

    FamilyFrame Grievance Policy
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    FamilyFrame Grievance Policy


    Partnership to End Addiction is committed to ensuring that all continuing education activities and professional trainings performed by the organization are in compliance with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Ethics Principles and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) requirements for Approved Continuing Education (ACE) providers. Partnership to End Addiction will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, the treatment of program participants, and program content.

    Partnership to End Addiction recognizes that our clients may wish to file grievances regarding our CE program; a grievance is defined as a client’s concern, problem, or complaint. The following procedures will ensure that our clients receive a fair and unbiased review of their concerns in a timely and ethical manner.

    When a client wishes to file a grievance concerning course content, presentation style or level, logistical or technical problems, facilities, nonreceipt of certificates, Partnership to End Addiction’s CE program, a speaker, or other miscellaneous occurrences, they will be asked to submit a formal complaint. This issue will be reviewed by the CE program director at Partnership to End Addiction, Alex MacLean, who will attempt to satisfy the aggrieved party’s concerns to the extent possible, within reason. The monitoring and resolution involving grievances from social workers will be the responsibility of the social work consultant Molly Bobek, LCSW.

    For grievances regarding refunds: full refunds will be issued for live trainings only if a training is canceled by Partnership to End Addiction. For partial refund of a Partnership training, registrants must withdraw at least 14 business days in advance of the training start date. For asynchronous trainings, full refunds will only be available if it is clear that the client has yet to access/enter the online course or if the course has been canceled or suspended by Partnership to End Addiction.
    To request a refund per the above policy, please contact the Inclan Training Academy via Academy@toendaddiction.org;

    Course Interactions & System Requirements
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    Course Interactions & System Requirements

    This course is completely self-paced. Course questions can be directed to: Academy@toendaddiction.org

    System Requirements

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
  • Internet browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher.
  • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
  • Media viewing requirements: Adobe Reader, Flash Player, & HTML5.
  • Course Completion and CE Info
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    ASWB

  • Partnership to End Addiction [provider # to be assigned] is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [dates tbd].
  • Social workers completing this course receive 6.5 continuing education credits.

  • NBCC
  • Partnership to End Addiction [provider # to be assigned] is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed counselors.
  • This program is approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education credits.

  • Continuing Education Post-test
  • Post-test to be completed immediately after course completion within the Learning Management System.
  • Participants must earn a score of 65% or higher in order to receive CE credits; there will be an opportunity to retest after revisiting the material.
  • Eligible participants will receive CE credit certificates via email within 14 business days. Certificates of completion are distributed by email only.

  • For any additional information related to subject matter, coding activities, comments, or problem resolution, contact our team at Academy@toendaddiction.org

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    This course was last updated in March 2023.