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Former: MFT 221 | New: MFT 520
THEORIES OF MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND CHILD COUNSELING 3 UNITS
This class will review the major psychotherapeutic approaches in marriage, family and child counseling. There will be a focus on interpersonal theories, family systems theories, and feminist theory and how each informs work with individuals, couples, families, and children. The class will present an inclusive framework, so that students develop competency working with bicultural populations.
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Former: MFT 224 | New: MFT 663
MFCC PRACTICUM I 3 UNITS
This class is developmental in its approach, combining supervision issues that arise in clinical placement with theoretical issues studied in class. Various psychotherapeutic techniques will be examined and clinical skills in intake evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment will be developed. This class will monitor and support the students’ experience in clinical placement and will study issues of counter/transference, spousal abuse assessment and treatment, interventions with various types of crises and ongoing treatment and termination. An understanding of the impact of social, racial, cultural, gender and sexual orientation issues in psychotherapy will be promoted. The class will also examine a wide variety of ethical, professional and personal issues that impact the mental health professional in the pursuit of the profession within the market reality of present day health care systems.
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Former: MFT 225 | New: MFT 552
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND THE LAW 2 UNITS
The class reviews the following areas:
- Contemporary professional ethics and statutory, regulatory, and decisional laws that delineate the profession’s scope of practice;
- The therapeutic, clinical, and practical considerations involved in the legal and ethical practice of marriage, family, and child counseling, including family law;
- Spousal or partner abuse, detection, and intervention.
- The current legal patterns and trends in the mental health profession;
- The psychotherapist/patient privilege, confidentiality, including issues related to a patient being dangerous to self or others and the treatment of minors with and without parental consent;
- A recognition and exploration of the relationship between a practitioner’s sense of self and human values and his or her professional behavior and ethics.
This class meets the requirements for the California MFT license.
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Former: MFT 226 | New: MFT 672
MFCC PRACTICUM II 2 UNITS
This class is developmental in its approach combining supervision issues that arise in clinical placement with theoretical issues studied in class. Various psychotherapeutic techniques will be examined and clinical skills in intake evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment will be developed. This class will monitor and support the students’ experience in clinical placement and will study issues of counter/transference, spousal abuse assessment and treatment, interventions with various types of crises, ongoing treatment and termination. An understanding of the impact of social, racial, cultural, gender and sexual orientation issues in psychotherapy will be promoted. The class will also examine a wide variety of ethical, professional and personal issues that impact the mental health professional in the pursuit of the profession within the market reality of present day health care systems.
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Former: MFT 228 | New: MFT 651
SUMMER PRACTICUM 1 UNIT
This course provides the initial basic skills that are needed when starting clinical training. Included in the content of the class are the following areas of inquiry: professional role as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee (MFT Trainee) and relationships with peers and supervisors at the clinical placement. Initiating first client contact, making an early diagnostic assessment, and establishing an effective therapeutic relationship with a mental health client.
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Former: MFT 235 | New: MFT 650
CROSS-CULTURAL MORES AND VALUES: SOCIO/CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS
3 UNITS
This class is designed to consider and present a conceptual framework for review and incorporation of sociocultural factors into clinical and communication theories and practices. Specific cultural content (with emphasis on family history, structures, dynamics, values, mores, adaptive strengths, and coping styles) and socio-political constraints on human development (with emphasis on racism and normative value psychology) will be examined. The importance of racial/ethnic identity is highlighted as the core of one’s self-identity, the framework which has shaped personality, and the basis for understanding diagnostic assessment, treatment goals and the realizations of successful interrelations. The objective of the class is to develop knowledge of and an openness and sensitivity to the cultural differences. Prerequisite: MFT 242 The Interface of Society and Human Development and/or HD 360, Advanced Studies in Diversity.
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Former: MFT 237 | New: MFT 551
HUMAN SEXUALITY AND SEXISM 1 UNIT
This class focuses on the professional and personal aspects of human sexuality. The class will explore various issues including the development of a working vocabulary of appropriate language and a knowledge of procedures that enable people to feel more at ease discussing sex. Because sexuality is an integral part of the whole person, the following topics are addressed: anatomy, physiology, communication, sex therapy, sexuality in childhood and other life cycle periods, and suggested books for clients and their children. This class is designed to meet the requirement for the California MFT license.
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Former: MFT 242 | New: MFT 500
THE INTERFACE OF SOCIETY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3 UNITS
This course integrates a variety of theories of human development, with a variety of societal issues, forces and dynamics, including politics, economics, globalization, race, culture, gender, class, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, privilege and oppression. Using the class participants’ lived experiences and critical thinking, along side classic and contemporary texts, the course will explore if, how, and to what extent, society impacts, influences or shapes human development, identity and life choices, and in turn becomes a possible significant factor in the development of mental health stressors, issues, symptoms and needs in individuals and families. This class will develop skills that promote civic empowerment and responsibility in individuals and that enhance and promote social change, as well as develop basic research skills in addressing relevant societal concerns.
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Former: MFT 253 | New: MFT 561
CHILD ABUSE ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING 1 UNIT
This workshop includes the study of the assessment and method of reporting sexual assault, general neglect, severe neglect, willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment, corporal punishment or injury and abuse in out-of-home care. Physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, crisis counseling techniques, community resources, rights and responsibilities of reporting, consequences of failure to report, caring for a child’s needs after report is made, and implications and methods of treatment for children and adults are also included. This class provides training requirement for the California MFT license.
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Former: MFT 267 | New: MFT 550
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF ADULTHOOD 3 UNITS
A general view of the various definitions and forms of psychopathology is presented in a historical, sociopolitical and cross-cultural perspective. The purpose and history of various diagnostic systems will be discussed. Using the DSM IV as the main paradigm, some of the most prevalent psychopathologies of our culture will be explored. The purpose and usage of DSM IV will be studied. Focus will be on building a cognitive diagnostic competence of, as well as an effective understanding and comfort with, the various mental health disorders. Attention will also be given to etiology, epidemiology and treatment, including chemotherapy. Some of the main psychiatric testing tools will be examined. Prerequisite: MFT 269 Personality Theories, MFT 221 MFCC Theories and MFT 505 Communication and Counseling Skills.
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Former: MFT 269 | New: MFT 510
PERSONALITY THEORIES AND CLINICAL INTERVENTION 3 UNITS
This class is designed to explore the various personality theories and study their logical conclusions in psychotherapy. Therefore, each theory will be followed by clinical case discussions, usually chosen from that theorist’s writing. In cases where testing material or research techniques were developed from theory, study of these materials will replace clinical material. Active student participation and preparation is essential. This class provides training requirement for the California MFT license.
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Former: MFT 274 | New: MFT 512
THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 2 UNITS
This class considers the strategies and procedures involved in making decisions about people in a multi-cultural society. Theories of measurements and assessments, standardized testing and psychological tests will be examined. Moral and ethical issues involved in decision-making will be an important focus of this class.
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Former: MFT 292 | New: MFT 591, MFT 592, MFT 593
INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 UNITS
Independent Study requires that a student design a project of one to six months duration and find a faculty supervisor. An independent study contract signed by the faculty supervisor is required prior to registration. Classes offered at Pacific Oaks may not be taken for Independent Study. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for registration deadlines.
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Former: MFT 299 | New: MFT 592
THESIS/MASTER'S PROJECT 0 - 3 units
Required registration for all students completing a thesis or project in the semester the thesis is completed. Registration is also required for all students working on a thesis or project, who are NOT currently enrolled in MFT 277. Three units are required for the first registration in MFT299 and one unit per semester thereafter until the thesis/project is submitted. Prerequisite: An Advancement to Candidacy form signed by the Thesis Chairperson on file in College Records.
Former: MFT 320 | New: MFT 531
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1 UNIT
The impact of domestic violence on the individual, the family and family life will be examined. The types of domestic violence will be presented in this class with special emphasis in understanding the trauma to the developing mind of children and to the mental health of the victim and family. Culture and gender considerations and implications for treatment will be discussed, in addition to the legal responsibilities for the mental health practitioner.
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Former: MFT 321 | New: MFT 562
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 2 UNITS
The goal of this two unit course is to acquaint the beginning research student with a variety of research paradigms and methods, both qualitative and quantitative, useful in pursuing clinically relevant and competent research in the human sciences, within the multicultural and diverse sociopolitical context of our society. A variety of such methods will be studied, explored and tried in simulated research tasks, with a focus on the particular needs of the mental health research/practitioner. Basic skills in reading, understanding and assessing research literature will also be developed.
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Former: MFT 322 | New: MFT 572
THESIS PROPOSAL 2 UNITS
The goal of this course is to help the graduate student choose an appropriate thesis topic, frame the research question to fit the developmental needs and goals of the Masters Thesis and complete the Masters Thesis Proposal. The course is designed to address the research needs of the emerging mental health professional. The Thesis Proposal will include initial drafts of the Introduction and Methodology chapters, an outline and partial draft of the Literature Review Chapter, and a Pilot Study of the Methodology. Prerequisite: MFT 321 Research Methods.
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Former: MFT 323 | New: MFT 642
GROUP THERAPY 2 UNITS
The What, Where, When, Why, Who and How of working with groups as a counseling modality. An examination of group practice with individuals, families, adolescents and children. A look at the wide range of populations and problems for which group work has become a therapy of choice. The class will begin to answer the question of how one can become a safe, secure, and successful group practitioner. Prerequisite: MFT 221 Theories of MFCC, MFT 269 Personality Theories and Clinical Intervention, and MFT 505 Communication and Counseling Skills.
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Former: MFT 326 | New: MFT 595
THERAPY WITH CHILDREN 3 UNITS
This class will provide an overview of the knowledge base and an introduction to the clinical skills of child therapy. The public and private mental health systems, levels of care, range of child therapy settings, and barriers to access will be discussed. An understanding of migration, class, cross-cultural and intra-cultural variations in normative child and family functioning will be integrated with the development of child evaluation and treatment skills. Multiple theoretical perspectives of child therapy will be considered. The major childhood disorders will be reviewed and applied to specific case ma-terial. The range of modalities utilized in child therapy will be explored with special emphasis on the use of play therapy. Clinical assessment and treatment of the child in socio-cultural context will be the focus of practice skills development. Clinical issues in child therapy with special populations will be presented. Prerequisite: MFT 470 Clinical Theories of Child Development, MFT 221 Theories of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, MFT 269 Personality Theories.
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MFT 374
ALCOHOLISM AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 1 UNIT
An overview of alcohol/drug abuse and its related disorders within the family unit. Therapeutic issues associated with chemical dependency as it relates to physical, emotional and sexual abuse will be examined, along with various techniques for intervention. Dependency and co-dependency, essential requirements necessary for recovery, and the function of a strong aftercare program will all be explored. This class meets the requirement for the California MFT license. Offered on Weekends.
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Former: MFT 399 | New: MFT 582
MASTER’S THESIS COMPLETION 0-2 UNITS
In this ultimate segment of the Master’s Thesis process, the mental health research student forms the Master’s Thesis Committee, receives approval for Advancement Candidacy, and completes the Thesis with the Committee’s guidance, support and approval.This includes both limited class time and independent study. The two units provide Thesis Committee availability for 2 consecutive semesters after which the student must register for 1 unit of MFT 399 each subsequent semester until completion. Prerequisite: Completion of MFT 321 Research Methods and MFT 322 Thesis Proposal.
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Former: MFT 470 | New: MFT 530
CLINICAL THEORIES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 UNITS
Designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of clinical issues regarding how the child grows. Class will integrate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive aspects of growth and development and how they manifest intrapsychically and interpersonally. Theoretical material will include elements of ego psychology, object relations, self psychology, attachment theory, and infant and child research. Readings will be taken from the writings of Freud, Klein, Balaint, Winnicott, Bick, Sarnoff, Mahler, Bowlby, Kohut, Erikson, Piaget and Stern among others. Learning tasks will consist of reading and discussion, assigned observation of children, modeling and role playing, and viewing of films. Prerequisite: MFT 269 Personality Theories.
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Former: MFT 471 | New: MFT 632
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 2 UNITS
This course provides an overview of clinical psychopharmacology for the graduate student in clinical training. It focuses on the use of psychiatric medications for specific mental health disorders, diagnostic issues, and treatment plans, as well as addressing cultural differentials in assessment. The course explores biological etiologies and addresses the extent and impact of side effects in the life of the client. It prepares the MFT Trainee to act as professional support to the psychiatrist/client dyad.
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Former: MFT 472 | New: MFT 542
SUBSTANCE ABUSE, THE INDIVIDUAL, AND FAMILY DYNAMICS
2 UNITS
This course will introduce the student to the scope and depth of substance abuse and dependence as a biochemical and psychological addiction and its impact on the individual and the family. Pathogenic sources, therapeutic issues and treatment interventions associated with alcoholism and substance abuse in relation to culture, gender, interpersonal and family dynamics will be examined. Childhood and adolescent developmental issues in relation to families and substance abuse will be presented. The neurological effects of psychoactive drugs on the brain and how these biological changes impact affect, mood and behavior will be explored. This course will examine both theory and clinical practice. MFT requirement for graduation; registration preference given to MFT students. Prerequisites: MFT 221 Theories of MFCC and MFT 269 Personality Theories and Clinical Intervention.
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Former: MFT 473 | New: MFT 585
CLINICAL SKILLS IN FAMILY THERAPY 3 UNITS
This is a class for advanced students focusing on the clinical aspects in the practice of family therapy. It will provide a brief overview of family therapy and will concentrate on the experiential learning of basic family therapy skills. This class is designed to provide students with direct experiences of the family therapy milieu in the initial session/treatment alliance phase of therapy via observation and role play; assist in the development of a working knowledge of the clinical skills of family interview, joining, problem formulation, treatment contract, and family case presentation; further the students’ awareness of and appreciation for the multiple psychosocial factors which impact families in treatment; and contribute to the development of a personal conceptualiza tion of the process of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: MFT 221 Theories of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, MFT 269 Personality Theories, MFT 505 Communication and Counseling Skills.
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Former: MFT 475 | New: MFT 560
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 UNITS
This class will examine the psychopathology of infancy, childhood and adolescence within a biopsychological, developmental, sociopolitical and family systems perspective. It will address challenges that children, adolescents and their families face that require direct and specialized mental health and social services alongside the appropriate educational services. This is an interdisciplinary class with an emphasis on facilitating intimate understanding, communication and collaboration among the class participants of the three professions of Education, Human Development and Marriage, Family and Child Counseling in the service of children, adolescents and their families. Prerequisite: MFT 470 Clinical Theories of Child Development.
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Former: MFT 499 | New: MFT 691, 692, 693
Special Topics 0-3 units
Former: MFT 500 | New: MFT 541
INTRODUCTION TO TRAUMA, A AND B 1–2 UNITS
This class is an introduction to clinical victimology, trauma theory and practice for people working in a clinical setting of victims of trauma and interpersonal violence. The impact of trauma on the developmental process throughout the life cycle will be examined. The first half of the class will focus on the prevalence and culture of violence in America. In the second half of the class, various treatment approaches for children and adults will be examined. Additionally, the class will examine the effects of secondary trauma that the helpers of victims experience. A is a prerequisite for B.
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MFT 501
LATINA/O HISTORY AND CULTURE 3 UNITS - LFS Course
The topics in this course include the histories of Latino/a ethnic groups in their native countries and their histories within the United States. Histories of immigration, socio-economic conditions, classism and racism, and political issues will be discussed. Traditions, oral histories, literature, and the arts will be used as a way to further examine the documentation of history and its influence on the culture and variations in behavior.
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MFT 502
LATINA/O FAMILY SYSTEMS 3 UNITS - LFS Course
This course will examine family systems and how Latino/a families are affected by their experiences in the United States. The varied Rebecca Rojas, faculty member. constellation of families including the monocultural traditional family structure, as well as the emerging bicultural/biracial family structure, are among those to be studied. Issues, such as acculturation and generation, class, changing values and beliefs, gender roles, language, religion, spirituality, within group discrimination, the effects of immigration and status, health care, myths, taboos, and traditions will be included in developing a framework in which to understand Latino/a families.
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Former: MFT 503 | New: MFT 554
LATINA/O PSYCHOLOGY 3 UNITS - LFS Course
This course will study issues related to the development of the self and issues related to the mental health profession. Ethnic and self-identity development will be examined as well as the development of self in a collectivist culture. The strengths of the cultural traditions/practices will be examined in understanding the development of one’s self worth, as well as the effects of discrimination, acculturation and bicultural experiences. Mestizo/a Psychology and Native Health Models and their application are an integral part of the course. Culturally sensitive theories, assessment and treatment models, cultural bias in assessment and testing, and racism in the mental health professions will be included.
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MFT 503
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS 1 UNIT - AAFS Course
The concept of a learning community provides the foundational framework for this course, directing the focus to peer-to-peer and faculty-student relatinship. This class is designed to inspire and nurture a collaborative group learning process in which all voices in the class have space and are respected. This is a non-directive form of guidance in how to enact ideas and to assist students in becoming proactive in their individual and group learning processes. This approach involves a shift in how the person views life at a level much broader than mental health and psychopathology. In this course, the connections between personal and professional are woven into the curriculum and invited into class conversation and written assignments. In this class, meaning in practice takes the form of encouraging students to explore their interpersonal processes and how they connect with others in a range of personal and profession contexts. Students will also develop a sense of relational responsibility by being challenged through experiences that heighten their awareness of how their internal and external dialogues simultaneously shape theirs and other learning community members' identities and experiences. (Cross reference with MFT 505: Communication & Counseling Skills) (Adapted from Process-as content: Teaching Postmodern therapy in a university context)
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Former: MFT 505 | New: MFT 505
COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELING SKILLS 3 UNITS
This is an introductory class in developing basic interview/communication skills for use in interpersonal relationships, working with students and parents in educational settings, and an emphasis on the counseling relationship. This class is designed to train the student to see oneself in social interactions in light of one’s social/cultural/ethnic context, and to be able to communicate to others clearly, effectively and cross-culturally. There will be a strong emphasis on the skills of active listening, consisting of the skills of empathy, clarification, reflection of feelings, confrontation, as well as others. This will empower the student to function in the helper role of facilitator and counselor.
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MFT 514
FAMILY THERAPY: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 UNITS - AAFS Course
Students will be introduced to the fundamental assumptions and ideas of epistemology, cybernetics, general systems theory and the basic premises of the various theoretical orientations within the field of family therapy. Students will examine their own family of origin.
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MFT 516
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY AND CHILD 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
This course will emphasize the unique social, economic, religious, educational, an dpolitical environemtns that have affected the structure and function of the Black family and the developing child. This class will also examine the influences of slavery to present day including urban and rural social conditions on the family system of African American families.
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MFT 517
AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
This course will examine various models of Black mental health and ethnic and self-identity development. The impact of Black society, culture, family, racism, and poverty on personality growth of African Americans will be explored. The history of Black psychology and the pioneer theorists as well as others who have made a significant contribution to continuing the study of Black psychology will be discussed.
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MFT 518
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
This course examines the history of Black people in America, including the arrival of Africans during pre-slavery, slavery and migration of African peoples throughout history in America. The culture of Black people and the influences of racism, poverty, politics, and institutions on that culture will be discussed.
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MFT 519
ADVOCACY IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
This course will explore the current health status of African American, in particular the mental health systems and the politics, practices and structures. The role of mental health professionals in advocacy with health systems in the Black community will be discussed.
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MFT 563
TREATMENT ISSUES IN MFT 3 UNITS - AAFS Course
Application of family systems approaches to the treatment of issues facing families in crisis and transition. Address grief and loss, substance abuse, family violence and abuse, child and adolescent behavioral problems, and chronic physical and mental illness. Emphasis on conceptualization and treament planning.
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MFT 564
COUPLES THERAPY 3 UNITS - AAFS Course
Focusing on the components of the marital system, this course is structured to examine the developmental cycle of marriage. This course will focus on understanding the marital context from gender and cultural perspectives. Students will examine different theoretical modalities, and research literature on current developments in marital therapy.
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MFT 565
MARITAL AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
A thorough exploration of the processes and instruments pertinent to evaluating and diagnosing couples, families, and systems in context. Emphasis on multicultural assessment. Students will prepare a family case study using test battery in the family evaluation process. Students will be instructed on the legal responsibilities when using testing instruments. (Cross reference with MFT 512 Theories and Applications of Pychological Testing in order to meet state licensure requirement)
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MFT 566
LEGAL ISSUES IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
Legal responsibilities and liabilities in the practice of family therapy. Addresses issues such as limits to confidentiality, therapist liability, and client privilege. Includes working with the legal system and relevant aspects of family. This class meets the requirements for the California MFT license.
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MFT 584
CLINICAL SKILLS IN FAMILY THERAPY: A SUMMER PRACTICUM 2 UNITS - AAFS Course
This is a class for advanced students focusing on the clinical aspects in the practice of family therapy. It will provide a brief overview of family therapy and will concentrate on the experiential learning of basic family therapy skills. This class is designed to provide students with direct experiences of the family therapy milieu in the initial session/treatment alliance phase of therapy via observation and role play: assist in the development of a working knowledge of the clinical skills of family interview, joining, problem formulation, treatment contract, and family case presentation; further the students' awareness of and appreciation for the multiple psychosocial factors which impact families in treatment; and contribute to the development of a personal conceptualization of the process of psychotherapy.
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