Introduction to Family Systems Theories

Dr. Charles Eckhart is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Cathexis Group, a family dynamics and governance consultation firm based in Santa Barbara, California. Charles consults with families and couples of significant wealth to support them through financial and relational transitions like wealth transfer, marriage and divorce, preparing the next generation, to shape family legacy and improve cohesion, and for conflict resolution. Charles also consults with financial institutions to build, train, and support wealth advisors in family dynamics and governance.  Prior to the founding of Cathexis Group, Charles had numerous academic teaching and training roles in doctoral clinical training programs. He maintains a visiting professorship at the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis and a clinical practice. Charles has specialized expertise in psychoanalytic views of experience, relationships, and wealth, and working with Rising Generation families.