A Marriage and Family Therapist helps individuals, couples and families experiencing conflict and challenges. The individuals cannot resolve their issues themselves and hope professional help can improve the situation so that everyone can have a better relationship. An individual might seek the help of an MFT to work on their own mental health issues or feelings toward themselves. When treating an individual patient, the MFT will focus on how the issues being discussed impact the individual’s relationships. Alternatively, couples or families work with a Marriage and Family Therapist when dealing with interpersonal conflict or mental health issues causing problems in relationship dynamics.
Що робить Marriage and Family Therapist?
A Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is a licensed and trained mental health professional specializing in psychotherapy and family dynamics. Their primary duties are to help individuals, couples and family members work through interpersonal conflicts, diagnose and treat patients’ mental health conditions and upkeep client notes.
Обов'язки
Marriage and Family Therapist має бути в змозі виконувати різні обов'язки та відповідальність. Нижче наведено деякі обов'язки та відповідальність, які Marriage and Family Therapist повинен мати можливість виконувати:
Taking sessions with clients
Diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
Maintaining detailed client records
Creating and executing treatment plans
Helping clients set goals and, ideally, see progress
In some situations, consulting other therapists for guidance or advice on cases
Необхідні навички
Конкурентоздатний Marriage and Family Therapist матиме певні навички та кваліфікацію, зокрема:
Communication skills (listening and responding to clients)
Organization (to maintain client records and deal with insurance claims)
Empathy and compassion
Interpersonal skills
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