Family sculpting was developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s by a small number of pioneers in family therapy as a technique for assessment and intervention. Several seminal articles were written (Kantor, Duhl & Duhl; Papp; Satir); and Peggy Papp expanded the practice of sculpting dramatically. The creative incorporation of sculpting into work with couples, families and groups can elicit dramatic responses that are often pivotal in shaping the course of therapy and training.

In this workshop, the use of family sculpting will be explored in its applications to treatment, supervision and the development of the family therapist. The relevance of contemporary themes in culturally sensitive, collaborative, systemic therapy will be explored through specific applications to practice, including curiosity driven, meaning based therapy; collaboration; and as social justice issues of power and privilege.

Faculty: Hinda Winawer, MSW, LCSW, Faculty, Ackerman Institute; Executive Director, Center for Family, Community & Social Justice, Princeton, New Jersey.

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Tuition: $115
CE Credits: 5

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