06/01/2026
π Congratulations to Our 2026 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award Recipients! π
The Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center is proud to recognize this year's MLG Award recipients:
π Cassie Chase β Staff Recipient
π Becca Bowman β Supervisor Recipient
π Zack Elisio β Trainer Recipient
Each of these individuals embodies the values of Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) through their commitment to systemic thinking, meaningful relationships, professional growth, and strengthening families and communities.
From Cassie's dedication to learning and family-centered care, to Becca's exceptional leadership and supervision, to Zack's transformative impact as a trainer and mentor, each recipient represents the spirit and legacy of Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg.
Please join us in celebrating these remarkable professionals and thanking them for the difference they make every day.
π Congratulations, Cassie, Becca, and Zack! We are honored to celebrate you.
05/29/2026
π Congratulations to Christi Taylor on her nomination for the 2026 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award! π
Christi exemplifies the heart of the ESFT model through her compassionate, trauma-informed, and family-centered work with caregivers and youth.
She creates strong, trusting relationships with families by honoring their lived experiences, cultural values, and unique strengths. Her ability to navigate complex family dynamics with empathy, resilience, and clinical insight continues to foster meaningful and lasting change.
We are proud to celebrate Christi and this well-deserved recognition π
π Read more on our blog:https://pcfttc.com/2026/05/26/2026-marion-lindblad-goldberg-award-nominee-staff-christi-taylor/
05/28/2026
π Congratulations to Beth Anne Keller on her nomination for the 2026 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award! π
Beth Anne exemplifies the heart of the ESFT model through her compassionate leadership, unwavering support of staff, and commitment to professional growth and development.
She creates supervision and support spaces where clinicians feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow while also helping teams think systemically and βoutside the boxβ in their work with families.
Her calm presence, relational leadership, and dedication to strengthening clinicians and systems make her truly deserving of this recognition.
We are proud to celebrate Beth Anne and the meaningful impact she continues to make every day π
π Read more on our blog: https://pcfttc.com/2026/05/26/2026-marion-lindblad-goldberg-award-nominee-supervisor-beth-anne-keller/
05/27/2026
π Congratulations to Cory Wolff on his nomination for the 2026 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award! π
Cory exemplifies the heart of the ESFT model through his compassionate, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered work with families. He creates safe and trusting spaces where caregivers and youth feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow.
His calm presence, systemic thinking, and unwavering belief in the potential of families help foster meaningful and lasting change. Coryβs work reflects deep empathy, professionalism, and dedication to relational healing every single day.
We are proud to celebrate Cory and this well-deserved recognition π
π Read more on our blog: https://pcfttc.com/2026/05/26/2026-marion-lindblad-goldberg-award-nominee-staff-cory-wolff/
05/22/2026
π Congratulations to Kristen Melendez on her nomination for the Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award! π
Kristen exemplifies the heart of the ESFT model through her compassion, systemic thinking, and unwavering commitment to families. She creates safe and trusting spaces where caregivers and youth feel seen, heard, and supported, while helping families recognize their strengths and capacity for change.
Her calm and grounded presence during moments of crisis, combined with her trauma-informed and family-centered approach, allows families to move toward meaningful healing and lasting connection.
Kristenβs dedication to growth, collaboration, and relational healing continues to make a powerful impact on the families and communities she serves every day.
We are proud to celebrate Kristen and this well-deserved recognition π
π Read more on our blog: https://pcfttc.com/2026/05/20/2026-marion-lindblad-goldberg-award-nominee-kristen-melendez-staff/
05/22/2026
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2026 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg Award Nominee Staff- Kristen Melendez
This award has been established by the Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center in honor of Dr. Marion Lindblad-Goldberg whose personal and professional...