Empowering Families: Gently Confronting the Control Agenda in Parent-Child Relationships with Erin Pressman, LCSW-C
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Episode Description: This episode features Erin Pressman, LCSW-C, a seasoned clinical social worker and founder of Lodestar Wellness LLC, as she explores strategies for addressing the Parent Control Agenda and integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster healthier family dynamics. This episode is a must-listen for clinicians seeking to support collaborative relationships between parents and children, helping both parties navigate control dynamics in meaningful ways.
In her practice, Erin Pressman applies ACT techniques across multiple settings, including True North Therapy and Consulting and the Center for Developmental and Behavioral Health at Kennedy Krieger Institute. With degrees in Intercultural Communication Through Theater and Social Work, along with an AMI Elementary Education Certificate, Erin has contributed to various ACT protocols for families, including high school mentorship programs, parents of emerging adults, and adolescents with depression, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her extensive background also includes serving on the ACBS Midatlantic Chapter board, enhancing the use of ACT in clinical and research contexts.
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Episode Highlights Include:
- Understanding the Parent Control Agenda and how it shapes the therapeutic process
- ACT-Based Interventions for Control Dynamics to create a balanced therapeutic approach
- Integrating Values in Therapy to foster a collaborative environment between parents and children
Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of the parent control agenda and identify its key components within the therapeutic context.
- Analyze the effects of the parent control agenda on the therapy process and formulate at least one effective strategy to address these influences during counseling sessions.
- Evaluate the roles of both parent and child values in guiding therapeutic interventions and develop approaches to integrate these values into effective treatment planning
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About Our Guest:
Erin Pressman LCSW-C is a clinical social worker, and owner of Lodestar Wellness LLC. She works in several contexts including True North Therapy and Consulting and The Center for Developmental and Behavioral Health at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication Through Theater from University of Maryland Baltimore County, an AMI Elementary Education Certificate from Centro Internazionale Studi Montessoriani, a Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore and is also a certified children’s yoga instructor. Erin’s work focuses on children, teens, and their families in multiple contexts and she works clinically via individual, group, and family sessions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
In her work she has developed and administered a variety of ACT protocols including ACT for Persistence in two Baltimore City high school mentorship programs, ACT for Parents of Emerging Adults, and ACT for Adolescents. In addition, she conducts research for ACT for Adolescents with Depression in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her current projects include an ACT for Adolescents with Depression individual treatment research project and collaborating on using ACT with Teens and Substance Use in different contexts. She currently serves on the board for ACBS Midatlantic Chapter.
Erin also enjoys training other professionals in how to use ACT for children, teens, and parents. She regularly presents Introduction to ACT, ACT for Parents, ACT for Teachers and runs consult groups which focus on applying ACT. She holds the belief that therapy is meant to be a collaboration between clinicians and families to help them determine meaningful ways to live life in a variety of environments.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The host, Shaina Siber-Sanderowitz, LCSW, is the Founder of Affirm Mental Health, an accredited CE provider. She receives financial compensation from Affirm Mental Health for the development and delivery of continuing education content. There are no other conflicts of interest to disclose.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for clinical training or treatment. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
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