Marriage and Family Therapist Association
Group
American Family Therapy Association
Website
www.afta.org
Mission and objectives
Founded in 1977, the American Family Therapy Academy is a non-profit organization of leading family therapy teachers, clinicians, program directors. policy makers, researchers, and social scientists dedicated to advancing systemic thinking and practices for families in their social context. Through diversity in its membership, continuous dialogue, collaborative interchange, and commitment to social justice, AFTA flourishes as a learning organization that offers value to its members and those whom they serve.
Marriage and Family Therapist Resources
Marriage and Family Therapist Career Profile
Marriage and family therapists work not only to help prevent marriages from ending in divorce, but also to make so-so family relationships into strong ones. Using their years of training and clinical experience, they listen to/talk with individuals, couples, or entire families to help them overcome the hurdles that may be preventing their having a healthy relationship. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Marriage and Family Therapy Career
There are two roads you can take to become a Marriage and Family Therapist. The first is to earn a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The Master’s Degree will take 2-3 years and will prepare you for clinical work, while the Doctoral Degree will take 3-5 years and will also give you the ability to work in an academic setting or conduct research. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Marriage and Family Therapist
Do you have a question about marriage and family therapy? Read this interview with a professional marriage and family therapist. Read more . . .
