Esther Perel, LMFTJanis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.

Marianne Wamboldt, M.D.

1. ADVANCES IN COUPLES THERAPY & RESEARCH

Moderator: Ellen Berman, M.D.Speakers: Bill Pinsof, Ph.D. Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D. Discussant: Virginia Goldner, Ph.D.

2. INNOVATIONS IN PARENTING INTERVENTIONSCo-Sponsored by The Family Process Institute

Moderator: Marianne Wamboldt, M.D.Speakers: Ruben Parra-Cardona, Ph.D. Martha Edwards, Ph.D. Discussant: Amy Tuttle, Ph.D., LMFT

3. MONOGAMY & NONMONOGAMY: COMMITMENTS, VARIATIONS & VIOLATIONS

Moderator: Cheryl Rampage, Ph.D.Speakers: Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., ABPP Esther Perel, LMFTMichael LaSala, Ph.D., LCSW

The AFTA DIALOGUES (new feature): two experts will present their perspectives on a common topic and follow up with questions for each other as well as from the audience.

1. NEUROBIOLOGY, ATTACHMENT AND COUPLE THERAPYBrent Atkinson, Ph.D.Ellen Safier, LCSW

2. STEPFAMILIESPatricia Papernow, Ed.D. Sarah Stearns, Ph.D.

3. SYSTEMS OF CAREBill Madsen, Ph.D. John Sargent, M.D.

4. COUPLES, ILLNESS AND TRAUMAJohn Rolland, M.D. Kaethe Weingarten, Ph.D.

5. FOSTER CARENorma Scarborough, DMFT, LMFTCatherine Lewis, LCSW

6. INTERNATIONAL APPROACHES TO COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPYSalvatore D’Amore, Ph.D.Lia Ganc, MA

LINDA M. BURTON THE INTIMATE UNIONS OF LOW INCOME MOTHERS

Linda M. Burton, Ph.D., James B. Duke Professor of Sociology at Duke University and is the recipient of AFTA’s Award for

Innovative Contributions to Family Research.

Clinical Discussant: Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph.D., Professor of Couple and Family Therapy at Drexel University; Director of the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships in NYC.

Moderator: Monica McGoldrick, MSW, PhD (h.c.), Director of The Multicultural Family Institute.

TWO MEN TALKINGCo-Sponsored by the Evanston Family Therapy Center

Performed by Paul Browde and Murray Nossel, directed by Dan Milne, “Two Men Talking” is an internationally acclaimed live

story-telling performance in which two men weave their life stories into productions that are never the same twice. Paul Browde, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University; psychiatrist in private practice. Murray Nossel, Ph.D., clinical psychologist; co-founders of Narativ, Inc.

Moderator: Jill Freedman, MSW, Director, Evanston Family Therapy Center

AFTA President (2011-13)

Hinda Winawer MSW, LCSW

Program Chair

Jean Malpas, LMFT, LMHC

STEPHANIE COONTZ THE REVOLUTION IN INTIMATE RELATIONS

Stephanie Coontz teaches history and family studies at The Evergreen State College and is the Director of Research and

Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families.

Clinical Discussant: Lois Braverman, MSW, President of the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Coupling Today: Love, Parenting, CommunitySystemic Practices with Couples and Families in their Social Contexts

OPEN REGISTRATION / CHICAGO / JUNE 5-8 2013

• An open invitation to all family therapists, researchers and students interested in couples and family therapy practice, theory and research.

• AFTA will convene a one day (1) Annual Meeting for its members and guests, followed by a two and a half (2.5) day Open Conference open to all. Pre-conference Workshops are also open to all.

Theory • Research • Practicewww.afta.org

REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 30, 2013 and take advantage of up to $50 in early registration discount.

REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO 350. Register early!

ONE ONLINE REGISTRATION PAGE allows you to register for all your conference activities: Pre-Conference Workshops, Annual Meeting,

Open Conference, Special Event and Networking Lunches!

CES AVAILABLE for Pre-Conference Workshops, Annual Meeting and Open Conference.

STAY WITH US AT THE PALMER HOUSE HILTON HOTEL and enjoy an AFTA-discounted rate. The conference falls on the same week as the famous Chicago Blues Week! This will ensure a wonderful

atmosphere and plenty of entertainment opportunities! We also recommend that you make your hotel reservations at your earliest convenience.

Full Program: afta.org/2013Hotel Reservation: afta.org/hotel

Virginia Goldner, Ph.D.

Brent Atkinson, Ph.D.

Jose Ruben Parra-Cardona, Ph.D.

Sarah Stearns,

Ph.D.

Ellen Berman, M.D.

John Rolland, M.D.

Catherine Lewis,

LCSW

Bill Pinsof, Ph.D. Ellen Safier, LCSW

Bill Madsen, Ph.D.Martha Edwards, Ph.D.

Kaethe Weingarten,

Ph.D.

Michael LaSala, Ph.D., LCSW

Salvatore D’Amore,

Ph.D.

Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D.

Patricia Papernow, Ed.D.

John Sargent, M.D.Amy Tuttle, Ph.D., LMFT

Norma Scarborough,

DMFT, LMFT

Cheryl Rampage, Ph.D.

Lia Ganc, MA

KEYNOTES PLENARIES DIALOGUES

Register for Coupling Today at afta.org/registration

CLINICAL AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Conference Partners: Conference Co-Sponsors:

Connect with us: www.afta.org/2013; Twitter hashtag #AFTA2013; and Facebook: goo.gl/HxeIk

• Dozens of Brief Presentations from members across the US and speakers from around the world. • 24 Interest Groups will explore the themes of couples and trauma, narrative therapy, bio-psychiatry, aging couples, transgender issues, teaching family therapy, masculinity, supervision and more.• Pearls of Wisdom will honor Pauline Boss and Karl Tomm. • Special Features will include Animals in Therapy, moderated by Froma Walsh; Demystifying Writing for Publication, facilitated by Evan Imber-Black and Teaching and Practicing in the Electronic Age, moderated by Jay Lappin! • AFTA Awards will be presented to Scott Henggeler, PhD (Distinguished Contribution to Family Systems Research), William Madsen, PhD (Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy Theory & Practice), Arlene Istar Lev, LCSW-R, CASAC (Innovative Contribution to Family Therapy), Pilar Hernandez-Wolfe, PhD (Distinguished Contribution to Social Justice), Jose Ruben Parra-Cardona, PhD (Early Career Award) and Braulio Montalvo, MA (Lifetime Achievement Award).

We are pleased to offer four pre-conference workshops on a variety of topics with leaders in our field. Workshops will be open to all and offered from 1:30 to 4:30 PM on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Palmer House Hilton. The cost is $55 ($35 for unlicensed students; $25 AFTA student members). CEs are available. For registration, please visit www.afta.org/registration.

RESTORING RUPTURED BONDS: STRENGTHENING PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND INCREASING PARENTAL ATTUNEMENT AND SUPPORT Marcia Sheinberg, LCSW and Fiona True, LCSW

TECHNIQUES FOR BREAKING THROUGH IMPASSES IN COUPLES THERAPYPeggy Papp, LCSW and Michele Scheinkman, LCSW

DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE OF COUPLES THERAPYAlan Gurman, Ph.D. and Jay Lebow, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTORY MEDIA TRAINING: THE PROS, CONS, AND BASICS OF TAKING YOUR WORK PUBLICStephanie Coontz, MA

PALMER HOUSE HILTON HOTELOur 2013 Conference will take place at the newly renovated historic Palmer House Hotel, located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, close to Millennium Park and lakefront attractions, the world-class Art Institute and museum campus, great restaurants, blues and jazz clubs, and Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile. We look forward to learning, connecting and celebrating with you soon!

SPECIAL EVENT JUNE 6, 6:30 PMDINNER & ARCHITECTURAL BOAT TOURProgram Partner: The Family Institute at Northwestern UniversityJoin us for an amazing boat tour through Chicago’s breathtaking current and historic architectural treasures. The boat cruise will include a full sit-down dinner, mingling and a dance party under the stars! . Seats are limited.

BIKE AFTA JUNE 9, 9:00 AMRAISE YOUR PULSE RATE AND YOUR SPIRIT IN SUPPORT OF AFTA!Post Conference Magnificent Cycling Event along Beautiful Lake Michigan with AFTA Members and Guests.

AFTA CAFÉ LUNCHEON, THURSDAY JUNE 6, 12:15 PMJoin us for an accessible and tasty lunch break. Learn how you can be part of AFTA’s continuing expansion (Regional meetings and virtual discussion groups) & connect with colleagues and friends.

PRE- CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

SPECIAL FEATURES AND COMMUNITY!

Marcia Sheinberg, LCSW

Michele Scheinkman, LCSW

Karl Tomm, MD

Fiona True, LCSW

The Palmer House Hilton Hotel

Dinner & Architectural Boat Tour

Bike AFTA “The Bean” Anish Kapoor Chicago Blues Festival

Evan Imber-Black, Ph.D.

Alan Gurman, Ph.D.

Peggy Papp, LCSW

Braulio Montalvo,MA

Jay Lebow, Ph.D.

Pauline Boss Ph.D.

THRILLING DESTINATION & ACTIVITIES

The  Center  for  Family,  Community,  &  Social  Justice,  Inc.

Froma Walsh, Ph.D.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCEWEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

8:30 am - 1:00 pmBoard Meeting

12:00 pmRegistration Opens

1:30 - 4:30 PMPRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS CE

ANNUAL MEETING BEGINS

5:00 - 7:00 pmAnnual Meeting Opening Keynote I CE

7:00 - 9:00 pmOpening Reception Poster Presentations

7:00 - 7:45 amCentering Practice

7:30 - 8:30 amNew Member Breakfast Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:15 amPlenary I CE

10:15 - 10:45 amRefreshment BreakPlenary Debrief

10:45 - 12:15 pmInterest Groups CE

12:15 - 1:45 pmAFTA Café: Town Hall Luncheon

2:00 - 3:30 pmAFTA Working Forums CE Brief Presentations CE

OPEN CONFERENCE BEGINS

4:00 - 6:00 pmConference Welcome Keynote II CE

6:00 - 6:30 pmBreak

6:30 - 11:00 pmSpecial Event Dinner & Architerctural Boat Tour

7:00 - 7:45 amCentering Practice

7:30 - 8:30 amContinental BreakfastTeaching in The Electronic Age

8:30 - 10:15 amPlenary II CE

10:15 - 10:45 amRefreshment BreakPlenary Debrief

10:45 - 12:15 pmBrief Presentations CE

12:15 - 2:00 pmNetwork Conversations: White Privilege and Accountability / People of Color

2:00 - 4:00 pmKeynote III CE

4:00 - 4:30 pmRefreshment Break

4:30 - 6:00 pmDialogues Demystifying Writing for PublicationAnimals in Therapy

6:00 - 7:00 pmPoster Presentations Book Signing

7:00 - 8:00 pmShabbat Service New Member Meet Up

8:00 - 10:00 pmMen’s Institute Women’s Institute

7:00 - 7:45 amCentering Practice

7:00 - 8:00 amCommittee Meetings7:30 - 8:30 amContinental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:15 amPlenary III CE

10:15 - 10:45 amRefreshment BreakPlenary Debrief

10:45 - 12:15 pmInterest Groups CE

12:15 - 2:00 pmNetwork Conversations: LGBTQI Family Process LunchStudent & ECM Lunch

2:00 - 3:30 pmPearls of Wisdom CE

3:30 - 4:00 pmRefreshment Break

4:00 - 5:30 pmBrief Presentations CE

5:30 - 6:30Facilitated Listening CircleMeeting of Presidents and Boards

6:30 - 12:00 amAwards Ceremony Awards Banquet & Dancing

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 FRIDAY, JUNE 7 SATURDAY, JUNE 8

CE Indicates that these hours are eligible for Continuing Education units.