For over 25 years, NIRE has been training mental health professionals in an approach to
family therapy with young children known as the
Filial Family Therapy Model. The Filial Family Therapy model was developed by
Bernard Guerney, Jr., Ph.D. and
Louise Guerney, Ph.D. and involves parents in conducting play therapy sessions with their
own children following initial training and with on-going supervision by a mental health
professional. This innovative and effective child and family therapy has been developed,
refined, and well researched over the past 30 years. NIRE is the leading national training
center for Filial Family Therapy and provides skills training workshops, supervision, and
certification in the Filial Family Therapy model. NIRE is fortunate to have both Dr. Bernard
Guerney and Dr. Louise Guerney as members of its training staff and faculty.
