ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

ID #117-The Triadic Model: A Holistic Approach for Working with Low-Income Families (Room 511A)

01 Apr 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ACA, Divisions, Regions, Branch Groups 1 & 2, Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling, Research

Speaker(s): Andrew Daire, Professor & Associate Dean for Research, University of Houston; Naomi Wheeler, Executive Director, Marriage and Family Research Institute, UCF; Ryan Carlson, Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina

Low-income and ethnic minority populations experience a triad of interrelated challenges including contextual stressors, health disparities, and relationship and family stress. Attendees will learn the Triadic Model; data-driven and evidenced-based practice in recruiting, engaging, and serving this population; and the next steps in innovative research to advance the understanding and effectiveness of intervention with this population.