MFT660 Contemporary Issues in MFT (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): MFT605 , MFT620  

Pre/Co-requisite: MFT615  
These courses examine current concerns for MFTs regarding professional development of specialization and competency through the examination of contemporary issues in MFT with individuals, couples, and families.  Each course covers summarized information on the topic assigned including applied theories, multicultural implications and responsiveness, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ethical considerations.

Upon completion of each course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify and implement practical application of the content area.
2. Demonstrate understanding of multicultural implications by creating effective approaches for working with diverse individuals, couples, and families.
3. Identify appropriate ethical considerations related to the given topic.
4. Demonstrate emerging knowledge of the topic.
5. Analyze and evaluate the need for additional resources, including appropriate collaboration with other disciplines, professionals, and/or systems.
6. Evaluate personal bias and judgment related to the topic.

MFT660A Introduction to Play Therapy
MFT660C Parenting Interventions
MFT660E Spirituality and Family Therapy
MFT660G Marriage and Family Therapy with Immigrant Families
MFT660H In-Home Family Therapy
MFT660J Art Therapy with Families
MFT660L Introduction to grief and Loss Issues in Family Therapy
MFT660M Family Therapy with Families with Disabilities
MFT660N Medical Family Therapy
MFT660P Use of Self in Marriage and Family Therapy
MFT660Q Assessing and Treating Substance Abuse/Dependency
MFT660R Couple and Family Therapy with Gay and Lesbian Families
MFT660S Family Therapy with African American Families
MFT660T Working with Returning Military Personnel and Their Families from a Systemic Perspective
MFT660U Marriage and Family Therapy in Rural Areas
MFT660V Working Systemically with the Eating Disorder Population
MFT660W Separating and Divorcing Couples
MFT660X Working with Later Life Families: Aging from a Family Perspective
MFT660AA Family Mediation
MFT660AB Neuroscience in Couple Therapy
MFT660AC Adoption and Foster Care Issues in Family Therapy
MFT660AD Impact of Trauma in First Responders and Their Families
MFT660AF Premarital Counseling
MFT660AG Hoarding Disorder and Families
MFT660AH Trauma and Play Therapy
MFT660AN Mindfulness Based Couples and Family Therapy
MFT660AO The Business and Practice of MFT