Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies
Description
Explore the major theories, central concepts and foundational approaches of couple and family therapy practice.
Through interactive teaching and learning processes—including whole class and small group discussions, role-playing, research, assignments, and reflection from your own personal experience—you are better equipped to translate theory into practical methods for your practice.
While a strong focus is placed on the historical development of systemic therapy, you have many opportunities to study and compare a wide variety of therapy models, such as Cognitive-Behavioural, Experiential, Bowenian, Contextual, Structural, and Strategic.
With a total of six courses to complete, you can stay up to date with key topics, approaches, and methods in therapy.
Through interactive teaching and learning processes—including whole class and small group discussions, role-playing, research, assignments, and reflection from your own personal experience—you are better equipped to translate theory into practical methods for your practice.
While a strong focus is placed on the historical development of systemic therapy, you have many opportunities to study and compare a wide variety of therapy models, such as Cognitive-Behavioural, Experiential, Bowenian, Contextual, Structural, and Strategic.
With a total of six courses to complete, you can stay up to date with key topics, approaches, and methods in therapy.
Admission Requirements
Advanced certificate applicants must hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree. Applicants are required to have their graduating institution send an official transcript to OpenEd, documenting the successful completion of their highest level of education and credential received (e.g., BA, MSW). Transcripts should be sent via email to our main office, rather than mailed. Course registration closes several days prior to the course start date.
For students who do not hold a master’s degree in a related helping profession, please confirm your eligibility and requirements to become a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy directly.
Required Courses
3 Course(s)
- 1006008 Theories and Methods of Family Therapy: Foundations of the Field
- 1006004 Theories and Methods of Couple Therapy
- 1006020 Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy
Electives
3 Course(s)
- 1006027 Advanced Therapy for Couple Relationships
- 1006030 Building a Thriving Private Practice
- 1006010 Couples and Families in Transition
- 1006029 Critical Approaches to Sexuality
- 1006028 Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
- 1006032 Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
- 1006021 Family Therapy and Addiction
- 1006014 Family Therapy and Mental Health
- 1006031 Grief Therapy for Couples and Families
- 1006018 Post-Modern Models
- 1006003 Research in Couple and Family Therapy
- 1006015 Spirituality in Couple and Family Therapy
- 1006026 Therapy Interventions for Trauma, Abuse and Violence
Related Courses
- Theories and Methods of Couple Therapy
- Theories and Methods of Family Therapy: Foundations of the Field
- Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy
- Family Therapy and Addiction
- Family Therapy and Mental Health
- Grief Therapy for Couples and Families
- Post-Modern Models
- Research in Couple and Family Therapy
- Spirituality in Couple and Family Therapy
- Therapy Interventions for Trauma, Abuse and Violence
Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Program type: Advanced Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.