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� Join us for the 69th ICCFR Annual Conference in Malta! �ICCFR is delighted to announce its 69th annual conference, taking place at the beautiful Urban Valley Hotel & Spa in Kappara, Malta this November 2024. This is a unique opportunity to engage with professionals from around the world, as we explore the complexities of intergenerational relationships within families.
� Conference Dates:
Thursday, 14 November (evening) to Saturday, 16 November (morning), 2024
� Conference Theme:
“Intergenerational Perspectives in Families – Challenges and Opportunities”
This year’s theme delves into the dynamic interplay between generations within the family unit. We'll explore how these relationships shape family life and influence issues such as resilience, climate change, and intergenerational trauma.
� Keynote Speakers:
Thursday, 14 November:
Arlene Healey – “Intergenerational Trauma: The many consequences for families, past, present, and future”
Arlene Healey is a registered systemic psychotherapist with over 40 years’ experience. She has worked extensively with families and children in the UK, particularly in the NHS. Arlene will address the profound effects of trauma across generations.
Friday, 15 November:
Dr Louise Edgington – “Intergenerational engagement for climate change resilience and mitigation”
Dr Edgington, a Chartered Educational Psychologist and expert in climate psychology, will share her insights on the role of families in building climate change resilience, a key challenge facing the future of family systems.
Saturday, 16 November:
Dr Claire Casha – “Like Father, Like Son? A Relational Ethics Perspective of Narratives of Fathering Across Generations”
Dr Casha, with extensive experience in systemic family therapy and lecturing at the University of Malta, will explore the intergenerational narratives of fathering and how these evolve across generations.
� Why Attend?
Whether you're a psychologist, social worker, family law professional, or someone working with families, this conference offers an unmissable opportunity to:
Hear from international experts in family dynamics and intergenerational issues.
Participate in engaging workshops on a variety of topics, from intergenerational happiness to the impact of autism on families.
Network with professionals from a wide range of disciplines and share insights on how to support families facing today’s challenges.
Learn about the latest international approaches to family support services.
� Friday Workshops (Morning and Afternoon):
**Intergenerational Happiness: Developing Relationships through Educational Games**
**Who are the family? Children’s views on family composition (the case of Estonia)**
**Grandparents are the voices of the past and the door to the future for our children - but where does this leave them legally?**
**Grandparenthood: Understanding Constraints and Nurturing Intergenerational Relationships in Families**
**The intergenerational impact of autism on families and their family members: A socio-cultural and systemic exploration**
**Fostering wellbeing and adaptation in families: Transforming disempowering intergenerational rituals and practices**
� Saturday Morning Workshops:
**Intergenerational Moral Formation in the Context of the Family: Challenges and Opportunities**
**Towards a pedagogy of the grandparent**
� Our Partners:
We are proud to collaborate with Positive Parenting Malta and the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights with additional support from the Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation.
� Whether you’re working directly with families or conducting research in this area, this conference will be an invaluable resource for new ideas, perspectives, and practices.
� Register today to join this extraordinary international gathering and help shape the future of family support services:
https://iccfr.org/conference-registration/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Urban Valley Resort & Spa, Triq Wied Ghollieqa,San Gwann, Malta
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