How the SCARF Model Explains Parent–Child Contact Problems

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Event: How the SCARF Model Explains Parent–Child Contact Problems

Date: December 2, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Location: 2600 S Loop W Suite 170, Houston, Texas 77054

Will receive a certificate for 8 hour credit for CEU's, PDU's CLE's

Description: Discover how the SCARF model can shed light on the complexities of parent-child contact problems. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to improve relationships. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your communication skills!

This full-day workshop is designed for professionals working with children and families experiencing conflict, contact resistance, or complex relational dynamics. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the SCARF tool and its application.

Topics Covered:

• Origins, development, and methodology of the SCARF tool
• Research on SCARF reliability, validity, and practical applications
• Case illustrations demonstrating SCARF in practice
• Theoretical foundations of SCARF
• Exploration of affiliation, abuse, estrangement, and parental alienation

Tentative Schedule:

• 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Training Session Part 1 – Introduction to SCARF, theoretical foundations, research overview and methodology
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Training Session Part 2 – PCCP: Affiliation, abuse, estrangement, and alienation; case discussions and practical applications
• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Staff Research Planning & Consultation – Open session with Angus Strachan for Q&A, implementation planning, and consultation on staff-led research

Learning Outcomes for Professionals:

• Understand the theoretical and empirical foundations of the SCARF tool and framework
• Apply SCARF to assess family dynamics, attachment, and relational conflict
• Recognize signs of affiliation issues, estrangement, abuse, and alienation in parent-child relationships
• Integrate research-based strategies into professional practice to improve outcomes for children and families
• Plan and implement staff-led research and professional applications of SCARF within organization

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