Therapist’s Guidebook to Working with Children from High Conflict Family Systems

Children and youth who are part of a high conflict family system are a growing part of many child therapists’ caseload. These complicated families can create a therapeutic minefield for ethical decisions and interventions. This six hour workshop will consider clinical decision making, ethical obligations, best practices, and the boundaries needed to effectively work with and support these children. Bring your questions, cases and worries as we create a clinical community aimed at developing effective and healthy working practices.

Upcoming Dates:

March 26, 2026

9:00am to 4:30pm

#208, 17420 Stony Plain Rd.

Lunch on own

The workshop will consider:

  • guiding principles and scope of practice

  • establishing and maintaining boundaries

  • best practice strategies

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Brandi Smith is a Registered Psychologist who has been working with children since 2001 and within the Family Law field since 2013.

She brings years of experience to share with other therapists who are also navigating, or wanting to navigate, these family systems.

Register for this Workshop