APPLE FamilyWorks’ Integrated Programs
Since 1978, FamilyWorks has provided multi-faceted programs for the community. Services include: psychotherapy, temperament assessment and training, therapeutic visitation, psycho-educational groups, and informative articles for parents in FamilyWorks Magazine.
APPLE FamilyWorks’ Facility
APPLE FamilyWorks’ facility is located in the heart of Marin County with easy freeway access and ample free parking. We provide ten warm and relaxing therapy rooms, including two child-therapy rooms equipped with sand trays and designed for art, music and movement; three large rooms suited for couples or families, and; two rooms equipped with one-way mirrors, including video feedback capabilities, that are designed for use in our Family Interactive Therapy (FIT) program.
Multi-Systems Model
APPLE FamilyWorks provides a comprehensive multi-systems model comprised of many theoretical orientations including: Psychodynamic, Object Relations, Intersubjective, Control Mastery, Family Systems, CBT, Narrative, Humanistic/Transpersonal, Expressive Arts, Emotion-Focused Therapy, AEDP, and Somatic/Experiential theories and practices.
Key Terms of Commitment
Trainees and Interns participate in the Training Institute on a volunteer basis.
The contractual obligation for participation in the Training Institute is for a minimum of 24 months. Trainees and Interns need to commit to approximately 20-25 hours per week.
Breakdown of Hours
Psychotherapy Services (14-18 hours/week):
Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and/or families (average of 8 hours/week)
Two SAVE Kids therapeutic visits (average of 2-5 hours/week).
Group therapy and/or psycho-educational services: e.g., placement in childcare centers or facilitation of parenting psycho-education group (average of 2-3 hours/week)
Adjunct and collateral psychotherapy services including: telephone intakes, Temperament Profile production, maintenance of psychotherapy forms and administrative duties (average of 3 hours/week)
Interns working at FamilyWorks receive ample opportunity to meet the BBS requirements of 500 child/family hours.
Training and Supervision (4.5–7.5 hours/week):
2 hours of Group Supervision on Wednesdays
2 ½ hours of Training on Wednesdays
1 hour of individual supervision per week
FamilyWorks’ staff of licensed therapists is available daily for consultation and supervision.
Training
The weekly Wednesday trainings offer didactic and experiential education in practical, legal, ethical, and theoretical frameworks. Speakers, who are experts in their field, enrich the trainings with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Examples of trainings provided:
- Principles Of Family Therapy
- Effective Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Grief, Loss, and Depression
- The Power Of Play/Therapeutic Techniques
- Couples Counseling
- Anger Management and Impulse Control
- Managing Client Records
- Domestic Violence Assessment
- Attachment Theory And Practice
- Temperament Training and Consultation
- Family Systems Assessment and Treatment
- Control Mastery
- Working With Adolescents: An Inter-Subjective Approach
- Dream Work
- Structural Family Therapy
- Substance Abuse Models & Treatment
- Psychopharmacology
- Gay & Lesbian Issues In Therapy
- Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and AD/HD
- Treatment for Eating Disorders
- Parenting/Co-Parenting
- Professional Development and Self-Care
- Mandated Reporting & Confidentiality
- Psychodynamic Essentials
- Group Facilitation and Therapy Skills
- Expressive Arts and Sand Play
- Child Development and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Application Process
Resumes are accepted throughout the year. Starting times are flexible. For consideration, send your resume and cover letter by email, fax, or snail-mail to:
Lenore Cantrell, MFT
Director of Clinical Training
4 Joseph Court, San Rafael, CA 94903
E-mail to: dct@familyworks.org
Fax to: 415-492-1099
Applicants may request additional information about APPLE FamilyWorks’ Psychotherapist Training Institute by emailing Patricia Saunders, MA, MFT, Director of Therapeutic Programs at: counseling@familyworks.org.
FamilyWorks - 4 Joseph Court - San Rafael, CA 94903
