MFT Continuing Education – CEUs for Marriage and Family Therapists
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Marriage and family therapy CEU
Marriage and family therapy CEU requirements vary from state to state. Thus, the number of MFT continuing education units allowed from an online source varies from state to state. Therefore, it is important to know your state board requirements. In addition, you should know how many CE hours are allowed from online MFT CE providers like Aspira CE.
Your State Board’s information is subject to change without notice. Therefore, you can click here: State Board Website List to access your state board’s website to view the latest information related to CEUs for marriage and family therapists. Then, go to the “Continuing Education” section of your state board’s rules and regulations. This section will provide the details of the MFT continuing education requirements mentioned above.
Another resource to find one’s licensing requirements would be this website: MFT-License.com
View the map at the bottom of our FAQ page to see if you can use Aspira CE MFT courses in your state. Then, you can click on your state and view what professions are approved to use Aspira CE MFT courses.
CA BBS accepts Aspira CE courses
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) accepts all courses offered by AspiraCE.com. The BBS does not approve providers directly (they stopped approving providers and renewing approvals in 2015). Thus, the CA BBS now defers out to other agencies and boards. To view the list of MFT continuing education approving agencies, click the link below. Click here for: CA BBS
Aspira CE is NBCC Approved
Aspira CE is approved by the NBCC which the CA BBS accepts. Therefore, the CA BBS will continue to accept all courses offered by Aspira CE. Click here for: CA BBS CE Renewal Requirements. Many other states also accept Aspira CE’s NBCC approval for MFT continuing education. Thus, your certificate of completion may have the NBCC provider number in lieu of your State Boards information. Click here for: NBCC Website
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Benefits of Continuing Education for MFTs
Continuing education is essential for marriage and family therapists (MFTs) to stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and best practices in the field. Ongoing professional development enhances an MFT’s practice in several ways:
- Staying Current with Industry Developments: The field of family therapy is constantly evolving. By engaging in continuing education, MFTs can stay abreast of the latest advancements and ensure their practice remains relevant and effective.
- Expanding Knowledge and Skills: Specialized courses in areas such as trauma, addiction, or cultural diversity allow family therapists to broaden their expertise and better serve their clients’ diverse needs.
- Enhancing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities: Continuing education courses often challenge therapists to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex issues, thereby improving their problem-solving skills.
- Improving Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication is crucial in therapy. Courses focused on these skills can help MFTs build stronger relationships with their clients and colleagues.
- Increasing Confidence and Competence: As therapists gain new knowledge and skills, their confidence in their abilities grows, leading to more effective client interactions and better outcomes.
- Meeting Licensure Requirements: Many states require MFTs to complete a certain number of continuing education hours to maintain their licensure. Staying compliant ensures that therapists can continue practicing without interruption.
- Expanding Professional Networks: Continuing education provides opportunities for MFTs to connect with peers, mentors, and experts in the field, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
By investing in continuing education, marriage and family therapists can improve their overall effectiveness, enhance client outcomes, and advance their careers.
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Choosing the Right Continuing Education Courses
Selecting the right continuing education courses is crucial for MFTs to meet their professional development needs and licensure requirements. Here are some tips and guidelines for choosing the right courses:
- Identify Your Learning Goals and Objectives: Determine what you want to achieve through continuing education. Whether it’s expanding your knowledge in a specific area or improving your skills with a particular population, having clear goals will guide your course selection.
- Consider Your Licensure Requirements: Check with your state licensing board to understand the specific continuing education requirements for MFTs in your state. This ensures that the courses you choose will count towards your licensure renewal.
- Align with Your Interests and Practice Areas: Choose courses that focus on topics relevant to your practice, such as couples therapy, family therapy, or working with diverse populations. This alignment will make the learning experience more engaging and applicable.
- Evaluate Course Format and Delivery: Consider whether you prefer online or in-person courses. Online courses offer flexibility and convenience, while in-person courses may provide more interactive and hands-on learning experiences.
- Review Course Content and Instructors: Look at the course syllabus and instructor credentials to ensure the course meets your learning needs and is taught by experienced professionals. High-quality content and knowledgeable instructors are key to a valuable learning experience.
- Check for Accreditation and Approval: Ensure that the course is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and approved by your state licensing board. This guarantees that the course meets the necessary standards and will be accepted for licensure renewal.
- Read Reviews and Ask for Recommendations: Research the course and instructor reputation by reading reviews and asking colleagues for recommendations. Feedback from others can provide valuable insights into the course’s quality and relevance.
By following these guidelines, MFTs can choose continuing education courses that meet their professional development needs, enhance their practice, and advance their careers.
Continuing education (CEU) courses offered
Aspira Continuing Education’s courses encompass all areas of mental health practice. Whether you are completing CEUs for your certification or maintain your license, our online continuing education courses provide the fastest, low cost, convenient way to fulfill your CEU requirements. We offer courses in the following subjects:
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Parts 1 & 2
- Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice
- Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men
- Advanced Social Work Practice Behaviors to Address Behavioral Health Disparities
- Aging and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Assessment and Reporting CE Course
- Aging and Long Term Care (Abridged) CE Course
- Aging and Long Term Care CE Course
- AI Therapy Notes: Balancing Innovation and Ethics with AI for Clinical Private Practice
- Alcoholism and Chemical Substance Abuse Dependency CE Course
- Anger Management: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual
- Audits and Records Requests Webinar
- Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Behavioral Health Services For People Who Are Homeless
- Beyond Burnout Prevention
- Business Planning
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law CE Course
- CBT – How to Implement Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting CE Course
- Childhood Traumatic Grief Curriculum CE Course
- Clarify Your Vision
- Client Attracting Strategies
- Client Centered Marketing Messages: How to Write an Ethical Marketing Message to Fill Your Practice
- Clinical Supervision 15 Hour CE Course
- Clinical Supervision and Professional Development CE Course
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Relapse Prevention
- Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders
- Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach
- Considerations for the Provision of E-Therapy CE Course
- Constructive Clinical Supervision in Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Core Elements in Responding to Mental Health Crises CE Course
- Counselor Ethics
- Crisis and Trauma Counseling Continuing Education Course
- Drugs of Abuse CE
- DSM-5 Changes Overview Course
- Employee Assistance Program – Prescription Drug Toolkit and Fact Sheets
- Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Ethical Conflicts in Psychology
- Ethical Practice of Consulting Psychology
- Ethics for Addiction Professionals
- Ethics of Self Disclosure
- Evidence-Based and Culturally Relevant Behavioral Health Interventions in Practice CE Course
- Finances (Money, Money, Money)
- Fraud-Free Private Practice: Insurance Fraud Risks & What You Can Do Now To Avoid Them
- From Dread to Done: Documentation & Time Hacks for Busy Therapists
- Group Counseling for Chemical Dependence
- Helping Foster and Adoptive Families Cope With Trauma
- HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to Mental Health
- HIV and AIDS CE Course
- How (and why) To Easily Integrate Outcomes Conversations
- How to Set Fees Ethically in Private Practice
- How to Set Fees: Ethics & Outcomes
- How to Write a 10-Minute Treatment Plan
- HPA Axis – Knowledge Put Into Practice
- Human Sexuality CE Course
- Human Trafficking in America’s Schools
- Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID
- Improving Cultural Competence Unabridged
- Improving Cultural Competence-Quick Guide for Clinicians
- Law and Ethics 3 Hour CE Course
- Law and Ethics CE Course
- Law and Professional Ethics 12 hour CE Course
- Marketing (Your Marketing Plan)
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mental Health Recovery Oriented Care: Operationalizing Recovery Oriented Systems
- Mental Health Recovery Oriented Care: Shared Decision Making in Mental Health Care
- Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction, 2nd Edition
- National Strategy for Suicide Prevention CE Course
- Niche and Message (Your Marketing Message)
- Organization (AKA: The Easy Way)
- Patient Engagement and Retention
- Patterns in Abusive Relationships
- Permission to Be Profitable: Therapists in Private Practice
- Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex CE Course
- Prolonged Grief
- PTSD – Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Post Traumatic Stress CE Course
- Real World Clinical Social Work
- Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
- Rock Your Processes
- Self-Care In Social Work
- Shame Resilience
- Show Me the Money! Understanding Rates, Raises, and Resigning
- Smart Marketing for Therapists: Strategies That Fit You, Your Clients and Your Private Practice
- Social Work Ethics Course
- Spousal/Partner Abuse Detection and Intervention (Abridged) CE Course
- Spousal/Partner Abuse Detection and Intervention CE Course
- State of Mental Health in America 2021
- Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Child Abuse and Neglect Issues CE Course
- Suicide Assessment and Treatment: Empirical and Evidence Based Practices
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention
- Supervision Essentials for the Integrative Developmental Model
- Supporting Families Impacted by Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Trauma Course
- Telebehavioral Health – What Every Provider Needs to Know
- Telebehavioral Health and the Consumer
- Telehealth – Mental Health Services, Law and Ethics, and other Important Considerations (3 Hours)
- The Gift of Recovery: 52 Mindful Ways to Live Joyfully Beyond Addiction
- The Solution Focused Approach: The Power of Description
- Therapist Burnout: Self-Assessment and Care
- Therapy Issues and Techniques for High Functioning Clients
- Treating Concurrent Substance Use Among Adults CE Course
- Treatment Considerations for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illnesses
- Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
- Understanding ADHD
- Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Urban Poverty on Family Systems CE Course
- Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services
- Washington State Healthcare Professional Telehealth Training
- Websites (Your Website)
- What’s Missing From Your Charts: Writing Great Progress Notes