Maria Young, LMFT 127020, conducts training sessions for legal and mental health professionals, focusing on essential topics such as co-parenting post-divorce, parental contact issues, and strategies for managing high-conflict multicultural families. She empowers professionals to navigate the complexities of family dynamics in multicultural families with greater confidence and competence, providing practical strategies for handling family conflict, and understanding the psychological dynamics involved in contentious multicultural family law cases.
Her publications and training sessions aim to equip professionals with the skills and insights necessary to address sensitive family cases more effectively. Maria has facilitated training for court-involved professionals and professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and American Bar Association (ABA).
Her publications and training sessions aim to equip professionals with the skills and insights necessary to address sensitive family cases more effectively. Maria has facilitated training for court-involved professionals and professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and American Bar Association (ABA).
Presentations
AFCC Webinars: October 16, 2025
Demystifying Chinese Parenting: An Essential Workshop for Court-Involved Professionals
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Demystifying Chinese Parenting: An Essential Workshop for Court-Involved Professionals
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Family Court Services - San Mateo County: September 25, 2025
Asian Parenting: An Essential Workshop for Court-Involved Professionals
Asian Parenting: An Essential Workshop for Court-Involved Professionals
Court-Involved Consultation Group - New York: June 26, 2025
Asian Parenting: An Essential Workshop for Court-Involved Professionals
Asian Parenting: An Essential Workshop for Court-Involved Professionals
AFCC California Conference: February 8, 2025
Demystifying Asian Parenting: Essential Workshop for Court Involved Professionals
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Demystifying Asian Parenting: Essential Workshop for Court Involved Professionals
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Police Accountability Annual Conference: October 29, 2020
Mindful Facilitation - Bridging the divide between Officers and Citizens SF Department of Police
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Mindful Facilitation - Bridging the divide between Officers and Citizens SF Department of Police
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AFCC California Conference: February 2020
Working with Diversity - Techniquesand Interventions to Motivate and Inspire Collaboration with Families During Divorce and Custody
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Working with Diversity - Techniquesand Interventions to Motivate and Inspire Collaboration with Families During Divorce and Custody
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Publications
May 16, 2025
Bridging Cultural Divides: Understanding Chinese Parenting Philosophies for Family Law Attorneys Journal American Bar Association
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Bridging Cultural Divides: Understanding Chinese Parenting Philosophies for Family Law Attorneys Journal American Bar Association
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