YCSC Grand Rounds: High Conflict Family Dynamics

Session Description

Given the complexity of high conflict family dynamics, this presentation will help providers better understand and communicate the dynamics of the conflicted family system. The learning objectives are to:

1. Define specific family dynamics, such as triangulation and polarization.
2. Identify the dynamics present in high conflict families, including enmeshment, estrangement, and parental alienation.
3. Identify three factors to look for in children, the parents, and in professionals to determine treatment options.

Continuing Education

This session is approved for Continuing Education Credit (CEC) by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and Licensed Psychologist Licensure renewal. This session also meets the requirement for cultural competence. Additional information and instructions for earning CEC for this session will be provided at the live event.

YCSC Grand Rounds are reviewed for eligibility for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits on an annual basis and most lecture-style sessions are approved for the year. Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Individual event designation details are provided at applicable live events.

YCSC Grand Rounds sessions are typically presented in the Cohen Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays from September through June, with a live stream available via Zoom. Internal participants are encouraged to attend sessions in person​​​​​. Recordings are posted on-line as soon as they are available.