Challenges of an Outcome-Based Perspective for Marriage and Family Therapy Education

Marriage and family therapy (MFT) and marriage and family therapy education (MFTE) have undergone many changes during the short history of MFT. This article describes the current trends and controversies in MFTE, including shifts toward outcome‐based education (OBE). We present recommendations for M...

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Published inFamily process Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 355 - 362
Main Authors Nelson, Thorana S., Smock, Sara A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing 01.09.2005
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Conjoint Therapy
Cooperative Behavior
Education
Educational programmes
Educational Programs
Families & family life
Family Therapy
Family Therapy - education
Family Therapy - methods
Humans
Marital therapy
Marital Therapy - education
Marital Therapy - methods
Marriage
Marriage - psychology
Professional Training
Psychology
Self Concept
Social work
Students
Teaching - methods
Therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Marriage and family therapy (MFT) and marriage and family therapy education (MFTE) have undergone many changes during the short history of MFT. This article describes the current trends and controversies in MFTE, including shifts toward outcome‐based education (OBE). We present recommendations for MFTE, including the move toward OBE, the development of core competencies of MFT, attention to interdisciplinary issues, and recognition of the need for both foundational education and encouragement of trainees' unique styles and approaches.
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The authors would like to thank Todd Graves for his assistance in preparing this article.
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ISSN:0014-7370
1545-5300
DOI:10.1111/j.1545-5300.2005.00064.x