EUROPEAN FAMILY THERAPY ASSOCIATION
CONNECTING FAMILY THERAPISTS AND TRAINERS
Recalling the last two hours of our meeting together and reminding each attendee that each one of you has made a comitment to herself/himself to act differently than usual, investing in a small plan, investing in an issue in the world where you think you can make a difference.
It’s not a commitment by yourselves, it needs to be performed with families, friends, teams, and colleagues at work.
Its a comitment towards the world we live in, so you won’t regret it in three year’s time, when we meet again in the next EFTA CONGRESS.
Umberta Telfener
President of EFTA
Dear Friends, the Lyon Congress has just ended and it has been an incredible event: many people (1660), many different formal encounters and presentations (505), an atmosphere of curiosity, energy, responsibility and awareness. Energetic alertness, fun to meet and many emotions in the many pause moments. I would love to bring all these moods and emotions in the next three years of our work together!
I am personally very satisfied also of the past three years, I only wish for more participation from each of you. I would like you to share with us your necessities and your workwise desires. What can we help you making come true? Who could we invite because you think it would be an enrichment for you and all of us? Which theme are you interested in?
The congress has started and ended with two videos about what is happening in the world. This does not mean I wish to “politicize” EFTA but that we need to be aware of what is happening, since each client brings the world with her/himself, even if it does not talk about it.
This handbook examines digital systemic psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups. It addresses online supervision for professionals working in mental health services as well as online training in systemic family and couple therapy. The handbook explores the dramatic changes in the use of digital technology since the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a theoretical perspective on the impact of digital technology on family life as well as therapeutic work. The volume offers state-of-the-art practical recommendations to trainees, therapists, supervisors, and trainers for implementing online systemic practices.
Maria Borcsa & Valeria Pomini Editors
7th Volume: Handbook of Online Systemic Therapy, Supervision, and Training
1. Reflection from Umberta Telfener : As Social Justice and Systemic Thinking Task Force we met the first time at the NFTO in Sofia in June 2023, we created a whatsup group and exchanged some “fast” thoughts wondering what to deal with. Too many issues seemed important and focus was needed. Then life took over but right now we decided to start meeting and discussing again regularly. These words are just some reflections on the too many terrible and unjustified wars we are surrounded by.
Few days ago a client of mine posed this question: “Are we more violent compared to Medieval times?” I was stunned since I was questioning myself about the horrors of war in a time of enhanced consciousness: why does a civilized country become violent and destroy others? How can individuals de-humanize and do things that are despicable and they would judge as horrendous in times of peace? I started searching ….
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Rivers and Crossroads
Lyon is a city that thrives on crossroads. Where the Rhône and the Saône meet, the landscape is constantly reshaped. The rivers divide the city, yet they also bring it together: water as boundary and as connection, as separation and as confluence.
As you all know, every three years, we hold the EFTA Conference. It’s a special moment when we shine a light on the work achieved over the past three years, honoring members of the Board with an award — usually two from each Chamber. This tradition is close to our hearts, as it gives us a chance to celebrate our journey, reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, and look ahead to what’s still to come.
This document was written by participants of the online meeting regarding the international dramatic situation. The contributors (Mauro Mariotti, Valeria Pomini, Maria Grazia Sabatini, Peter Stratton) are part of the group of authors of “Evidenze e creatività in psicoterapia sistemica e relazionale,”
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- Encourage professionals, Training Institutes and National Federations you consider eligible to join. (Refer to the websites of the 3 Chambers for membership categories and criteria).
- Promote EFTA to students and trainees, supporting them to apply for associate membership.