MFT645 Couple and Family Therapy Community Practicum (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): MFT605 , MFT608 , MFT615 , MFT616 , MFT617 ,  MFT618 , MFT619 , MFT620 , MFT642  

Pre/Co-requisites: MFT628 , MFT650  
In this course students observe/shadow diverse clinical therapy sessions as they occur in a community clinic (through in-room, live video feed, and/or one-way mirror).  Students have the opportunity to serve as part of a live reflecting team with therapists and supervisors at the clinical setting.  Special attention is given to forming diagnostic impressions, writing case notes, developing and implementing treatment plans, and building professional skills as a therapeutic team member.

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

1. Participate as a team member with licensed professionals in applying family therapy theory, models, and interventions to actual therapy situations.
2. Utilize observation of live therapy sessions to create assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
3. Integrate knowledge of diverse cultures into treatment planning and implementation.
4. Demonstrate ability to write clinically relevant case notes.