How the SCARF Model Explains Parent–Child Contact Problems
Schedule
Tue Dec 02 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
2600 S Loop W suite 170 | Houston, TX
About this Event
Join us for an insightful event:
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
Where is it happening?
2600 S Loop W suite 170, 2600 South Loop West, Houston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 60.54
