TY - JOUR
T1 - DEFINING WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
T2 - CLINICAL PRACTIVE PATTERNS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS IN MINNESOTA
AU - Simmons, Deborh S.
AU - Doherty, William J
PY - 1995/1
Y1 - 1995/1
N2 - The clinical practice patterns of a representative sample of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) were studied. AAMFT clinical members from Minnesota (N = 76) were surveyed for demographic characteristics, educational beckground, and practice‐related issues. subjects also reported empirical data from 119 treatment cases involving 351 clients, a first in the MFT field. Among the major findings were: (a) MFTs practic relatively short‐term therapy with the average case involving 11 sessions over a 4‐month period; (b) therapy with families (average of 8 sessions) and couples (10 sessions) is briefer than individual therapy (14 sessions); and (c) NFTs treat a wide range of serious problems. Overall, MFT clinical practice patterns were comparable to those of other established mental health professions.
AB - The clinical practice patterns of a representative sample of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) were studied. AAMFT clinical members from Minnesota (N = 76) were surveyed for demographic characteristics, educational beckground, and practice‐related issues. subjects also reported empirical data from 119 treatment cases involving 351 clients, a first in the MFT field. Among the major findings were: (a) MFTs practic relatively short‐term therapy with the average case involving 11 sessions over a 4‐month period; (b) therapy with families (average of 8 sessions) and couples (10 sessions) is briefer than individual therapy (14 sessions); and (c) NFTs treat a wide range of serious problems. Overall, MFT clinical practice patterns were comparable to those of other established mental health professions.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1995.tb00134.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1995.tb00134.x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84986642246
SN - 0194-472X
VL - 21
SP - 3
EP - 16
JO - Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
JF - Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
IS - 1
ER -
