The in-person PAMFT Conference is back for 2023! This year, the conference will focus on the use of attachment theory in the practice of systemic therapy. The day-long conference will have 2 sessions - the first will highlight Emotionally Focused Therapy and the second will highlight application of Attachment in work with Trauma and Addiction. Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included.

Participants can earn up to 6 CEs. 

Conference Schedule:

Check-in and Continental Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00

Morning session 9:00 - 12:15: Fundamentals of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Dr. Senem Zeytinoglu Saydam, Ph.D., LMFT, RMFT-S

Lunch & PAMFT Updates: 12:15 - 1:15

Afternoon Session - 1:15 - 4:30: Healing the Bonds: Exploring Attachment, Trauma, and Addiction in Therapeutic Practice. with Dr. Jesse Smith, Ph.D., LMFT

About our Presenters:

Dr. Senem Zeytinoglu Saydam earned her Ph.D. in MFT from Drexel University. She is a trainer with the International Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), an Aponte Training Institute Person of the Therapist Model Trainer, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is currently  in clinical practice at the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute in Ontario, Canada and an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at Ozyegin University in Istanbul, Turkey.

Dr. Jesse Smith earned his Ph.D. in MFT from Texas Tech University. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and holds certificates in Traumatic Stress Studies and Attachment-Based Family Therapy. He is currently a clinician in private practice in Pennsylvania and is an adjunct professor at Drexel University's MFT program.