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Instructional Level

Intermediate --- Builds upon the learner's foundational knowledge, familiarity with the literature and/or experience in a content area. Programming at this level includes more depth than at a beginning-level program. It could also serve as a refresher course for individuals who have background in a content area and are interested in learning more contemporary applications.

Course Description and Target Audience

This presentation will define and describe relational therapy, focusing on marriage and family therapy. Discussion related to roles and subsystems of the family unit will also occur. Three major types of family therapy are presented, along with primary interventions associated with these theoretical orientations. Additionally, ethical considerations will be noted, and examples will be given throughout the presentation. This presentation is perfect for psychology students and mental health professionals who work with, or are likely to work with, families and couples.

All resources are from reputable sources, and many have been published within the past 10 years. Many of the concepts related to family therapy are focused on non-LGBTQAI populations. Additionally, findings from these studies have not been generalized on all cultures. This presentation may ask for you to reflect on your own experiences and may cause discomfort regarding any unresolved issues in your own family of origin. 

There will be discussion of how to ensure that all types of families and couples should be approached in relationship therapy.


Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to define the concepts of family and family therapy.
  • Participants will be able to examine family roles and subsystems in the family unit.
  • Participants will be able to outline at least 3 theories of family therapy.
  • Participants will be able to demonstrate at least 5 interventions a psychologist would use in relationship therapy.
  • Participants will be able to describe at least 3 ethical considerations of family therapy.


Presenter Information

Dr. Muehlbach earned her degree in Clinical Psychology in 2011 at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, receiving her Masters en route (with certificates in Integrated Health Care (IHC) and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)). She completed her internship and post-doctoral residency at Pathways Community Health (now Compass Health Network) in Rolla, MO. Dr. Muehlbach has training and experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential substance abuse treatment, CMHCs, CCBHCs, and FQHCs. She has developed specialty interest in eating disorders, psychological assessment, diagnostics, and whole person care. Dr. Muehlbach currently serves as the Vice President of Outpatient and Psychological Services, and also provides ongoing clinical supervision to advanced doctoral and master level psychology students.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

  • Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
  • Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.


A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

 

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National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.