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Episode Description: This episode features Erin Pressman, LCSW-C, a seasoned clinical social worker and founder of Lodestar Wellness LLC, as she explores strategies for addressing the Parent Control Agenda and integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster healthier family dynamics. This episode is a must-listen for clinicians seeking to support collaborative relationships between parents and children, helping both parties navigate control dynamics in meaningful ways.

In her practice, Erin Pressman applies ACT techniques across multiple settings, including True North Therapy and Consulting and the Center for Developmental and Behavioral Health at Kennedy Krieger Institute. With degrees in Intercultural Communication Through Theater and Social Work, along with an AMI Elementary Education Certificate, Erin has contributed to various ACT protocols for families, including high school mentorship programs, parents of emerging adults, and adolescents with depression, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her extensive background also includes serving on the ACBS Midatlantic Chapter board, enhancing the use of ACT in clinical and research contexts.

Episode Highlights Include:

· Understanding the Parent Control Agenda and how it shapes the therapeutic process

· ACT-Based Interventions for Control Dynamics to create a balanced therapeutic approach

· Integrating Values in Therapy to foster a collaborative environment between parents and children

Learning Objectives:

· Define the concept of the parent control agenda and identify its key components within the therapeutic context.

· Analyze the effects of the parent control agenda on the therapy process and formulate at least one effective strategy to address these influences during counseling sessions.

· Evaluate the roles of both parent and child values in guiding therapeutic interventions and develop approaches to integrate these values into effective treatment planning

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Empowering Families: Gently Confronting the Control Agenda in Parent-Child Relationships with Erin Pressman, LCSW-C