Course Code: REL-BHC-0-FT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Explain the history and development of family therapy, including family systems theory.
Describe two approaches to family therapy.
Indicate effective family therapy strategies that can be used when assessing and treating families.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: History and Foundations of Family Therapy
Overview of Family Therapy
Structural and Strategic Family Therapy
Shared Concepts and Goals in Family Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 3: Special Considerations and the Family Assessment
Special Considerations
Family Assessment
Review
Summary
Section 4: Family Therapy Strategies
The Family Diagnosis
Family Therapy Strategies
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Subject Matter Expert: Jessie E. Gonzalez
Ms. Gonzalez is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience. Ms. Gonzalez is trained in multiple evidence-based practices. These include functional family therapy, interpersonal therapy, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma systems therapy for adolescent substance abuse. Ms. Gonzalez has worked with clients in the juvenile justice system, who are on probation, or who have an open case with the department of child and family services. Ms. Gonzalez’s theoretical orientation consists of family systems and relational based therapies.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.