Integrating research and clinical training in marriage and family therapy training programs.
The future of the profession and practice of marriage and family therapy (MFT) rests with those who promote the integration of research and clinical practice. The Boulder scientist-practitioner model is useful in conceptualizing MFT training, but it is not the perfect solution. Four MFT programs (two master's and two doctoral) are featured in this article for their work in integrating research and practice. Helpful strategies presented include: Encouraging students to question the therapy process; integrating research in the curriculum and supervision; discussing the positives and negatives of empirically supported treatments; focusing on change; and developing creative classroom experiences to use within the scientist-practitioner model.
Hodgson
Jennifer L
JL
Department of Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University, Greensville, North Carolina 27858-4353, USA. hodgsonj@mail.ecu.edu
Johnson
Lee N
LN
Ketring
Scott A
SA
Wampler
Richard S
RS
Lamson
Angela L
AL
D004493:Education; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage / Q000523:psychology*; D012107:Research Design; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*