1. IX. Training & Supervision in Family Therapy
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Many graduate programs in Marriage and Family Therapy exist: Some questions–
Is the program AAMFT approved?
Does it rely on live supervision?
Is there a specific course on ethics and families?
Are trainees encouraged to adopted one particular model of family therapy?
What internship opportunities are there?
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3. Once you’ve begun training:
You may be encouraged to conform to a specific therapeutic model.
It’s not a bad way to anchor yourself to systems thinking.
Later, you can modify your approach to suit your style and the population you serve.
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4. Post-graduate training issues to consider:
Far too many discontinue post-graduate training before they’ve mastered their craft.
Those who do so tend not to be very competent therapists.
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Supervision
The goal is to develop the trainee’s abilities, facilitate the therapy process, and ensure client welfare.
The supervisor is legally responsible for the supervisee’s behavior.
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Websites to visit:
For more on training programs in the U.S.–
For information on state licensure in marriage & family therapy–
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