Empower Virtual Summit:

This session will feature real-world stories from FFT therapists and supervisors who have not only delivered therapy but also become local catalysts for systemic change. Presenters will describe how FFT is uniquely positioned to empower providers in rural and underserved areas to identify service gaps, build community trust, and influence broader child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Are you concerned that supervisors may not know how to develop therapists to drive meaningful outcomes? Do you worry that clinician development is treated as an afterthought—or worse, just busy work? Are you seeking more structure, guidance, and tools to ensure supervision supports high-fidelity implementation? 

If so, this workshop is for you. 

In Multisystemic Therapy (MST), effective supervision is a cornerstone of strong clinical outcomes and model fidelity. Yet, many supervisors struggle to use individual skill development and supervision as a meaningful tool for therapist growth. This workshop is designed to equip you with the mindset, structure, and strategies needed to transform development planning from a routine task into a powerful driver of change.

Participants will explore the purpose of individual development within Evidence-Based Practices, specifically within MST, identify common barriers that limit its effectiveness, and learn how to engage clinicians in their own growth process. Through practical tools and real-world examples, individuals will leave with actionable strategies to keep development goals alive, honor the importance of fidelity, and provide the confidence to lead conversations that truly empower front-line therapists. 

This session will focus on the collaborative leadership needed to implement BSFT successfully across systems. Presenters will highlight how organizational alignment—between executive leadership, clinical supervisors, and front-line staff—drives fidelity, engagement, and long-term sustainability. Drawing from diverse implementation sites, the session will explore strategies for engaging decision-makers and clinicians in shared planning, training, and quality improvement efforts. 

This presentation will review the clinical skills of Incredible Years group leaders that motivate and change teacher or parents’ attitudes, emotions and behaviors.  Research shows that group leaders’ interpersonal skills plus their adherence to the intervention protocol play a big role in participant engagement, satisfaction and effectiveness of outcomes. The IY programs’ goals, content and research will be briefly reviewed. Most of the discussion will be about IY group leader methods and the collaborative interpersonal processes shown to make all the difference in achieving successful behavior change outcomes. Video clips will be shown of diverse parents talking about the cultural relevance of the parent program for their family.  Key Group Leader interpersonal tools will be discussed in relation to their ability to promote participant empowerment and problem-solving strategies. 15 min at the end of the presentation will be available for on-line questions with Carolyn.   

Explore how internal coaching and capacity-building efforts create long-term sustainability and successful change. Grounded in implementation science on change, this session outlines coaching as a critical driver of model fidelity. Presenters will walk through key coaching options and fundamental steps—including aligning support to fidelity goals and building systems that reinforce practitioner growth. 

This session will explore how Orbis’ tools empower young people, families, and professionals to collaborate around shared goals. Presenters will demonstrate how Orbis assessments and technology improve service planning, elevate youth voice, and facilitate more transparent communication. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how these tools help teams identify strengths, monitor progress, and stay aligned—supporting improved outcomes in both individual cases and organizational practice. 

This dynamic leadership panel brings together national and state-level voices who have shaped policy and practice through their support of evidence-based approaches. The conversation will explore the intersection of social inequities, mental health system design, and implementation science. Panelists will reflect on the societal challenges facing families "in the margins" and share why they’ve devoted their careers to scaling EBPs like BSFT, FFT, MST, and IY. The session invites attendees into the minds of decision-makers who see EBPs not just as tools—but as vehicles for social justice and lasting systems change.