Research and Innovations on a Culturally Informed Family Therapy for Adolescents

Daniel Santisteban, PhD
Professor Emeritus • Department of Educational and Psychological Studies • University of Miami School of Education and Human Development

Director of Research • Training and Implentation Associates

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• List three ways in which the Culturally Informed and Flexible Family Based Treatment For Adolescents (CIFFTA) can address cultural and clinical factors that can contribute to symptomatology in the Latino adolescent and family.
• Reference overall professional growth, improved sophistication, or greater clinical skills, which would occur later (after the workshop) in future clinical work
• Know the outcomes of research on CIFFTA
• Understand how to treat the adolescent and family to reduce adolescent presenting symptoms and improve family functioning
• Learn about innovations that can improve training, implementation, and sustainability of a family evidence-based treatment

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.