Family Therapy Training Institute course descriptions

NOTE: Course offerings may vary. Call us at 414-342-4560 to ask about current course availability.

Foundations in Systemic Therapy I

Description: Overview of micro-counseling skills and an introduction to systemic therapy, use of self and initial client engagement.

Marriage and Family Studies I

Description: Systemic Theory and Change: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of systemic change, understanding and intervening in relationship systems.

Marriage and Family Therapy I

Description: Developing Effective Interventions: In-depth exploration of systemic interventions with an emphasis on structural and strategic therapy.

Marriage and Family Therapy II

Description: Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy: Understanding and clinical application of brief, strength-based therapeutic models.

Marriage and Family Therapy III

Description: Assessment and Diagnosis: Introduction to diagnostic interviewing using criteria found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) and collaborative treatment planning.

Marriage and Family Therapy IV

Description: Couples Therapy: Introduction to systemic models for working with couples. Examination of basic principles of assessment and treatment of sexual issues in family therapy.

Marriage and Family Therapy V

Description: Assessment and Systemic Treatment of Substance Abuse: Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse issues in individuals and families.

Marriage and Family Therapy VI

Description: Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Theory-Integration Into Practice: Systemic models reviewed, demonstrated and compared to assist practitioners in developing appropriate strategies for a variety of treatment situations, and for preparing for the National MFT licensing exam.

Marriage and Family Therapy VII

Description: Integrating Youth in Family Therapy: Conceptual framework and practical skills for fully integrating youth into family therapy.

Individual and Family Development I

Description: Multigenerational Theory and the Life Cycle of the Family: Foundations of understanding individual differentiation, family transitions (divorce, blending families, death and loss), and implications for treatment. Systemic application of attachment theory.

Professional Studies I

Description: Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues: Introduction of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Ethics Code, issues related to ethical decision making, and managing legal expectation in practice. Didactic and experiential processing of ethical issues, development of individual practice standards, and dealing with complex legal issues in practice.

Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum II Classroom Component

Description: Use of Self in Therapy: Examine the interface of personal experiences, beliefs and values in the therapeutic process. Development of a final paper that illustrates integration of practice style, marriage and family therapy theory, and the self of the therapist.

Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I, II, & III

Description: Supervised Clinical Practicum: Must hold a Marriage and Family Therapy Training License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. Additional requirements:

  • Enrollment in weekly clinical team for live supervision. Commitment to see three to six clients per week.
  • Enrollment in twice-monthly group supervision. Commitment to see five to 10 clients per week.
  • Individualized supervision contract to meet required supervision/clinical hour ratio. One to four credits.

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