Career Pathways: Marriage and Family Counselor

Abstract:: A Marriage and Family Therapist works with individuals and families to solve difficult issues and conflicts. A Master's Degree is necessary and 2 years of supervision by an experienced therapist are also required before you can begin practicing on your own. The average salary begins quite low but then increases with experience. A challenge to the job is dealing with diifficult and emotional problems. But it is satisfying to see families saved through therapy. The hours worked can be very flexible if you are working for yourself.

Collaborative Consultation and Larger Systems, Fall 2007

Abstract:: How do individuals and families interface with larger systems, and how do therapists intervene collaboratively? How do larger systems structure the lives of individuals and families? Relationally-trained practitioners are attempting to answer these questions through collaborative and interdisciplinary, team-focused projects in mental health, education, the law, and business, among other fields. Similarly, scholars and researchers are developing specific culturally responsive models: outreach family therapy, collaborative health care, multi-systemic school interventions, social-justice-oriented and spiritual approaches, organizational coaching, and consulting, among others. This course explores these developments and aims at developing a clinical and consulting knowledge that contributes to families, organizations, and communities within a collaborative and social-justice-oriented vision.

Abstract:: This course focuses on families with members who are substance abusers, and the ways in which these families function. The course explores the methods and resources available for helping such families.