A Comparison of Professional Accreditation Standards in Marriage and Family Counseling and Therapy

Abstract

This article is a summary and comparison of accreditation standards in marriage and family counseling and therapy by two accreditation bodies.

Relationship of cognitive style and theoretical orientation to psychology interns' preferences for supervision.

“…Clinical supervision is widely recognized as a fundamental component of professional training in the mental health field, and all of the major mental health specialties require that supervised clinical training be included in the programs that they accredit (American Medical Association, 1996; American Psychological Association [APA], Committee on Accreditation, 1995; Council on Social Work Education, 1994; Stevens-Smith, Hinkle, & Stahmann, 1993). Models of the appropriate conduct of supervision have also existed since the beginning of psychoanalysis.…”

Urban School‐Based Family Counseling: Role Definition, Practice Applications, and Training Implications

“…Accordingly, academic and clinical programs currently geared for the preparation of traditional school or family counselors may not necessarily provide the wide range of knowledge and skills required for school-based family counseling to be effective (O'Callaghan, 1994;Palmo et al, 1988;Stevens-Smith, Hinkle, & Stahmann, 1993). Integration of these specialties is critical to preparing professionals who can operate effectively in school and family environments.…”

Marriage and Family Counseling

“…The training of standards specifics in marriage and family counseling/therapy has undergone one revision by CACREP and will be revised again according to the CACREP Standards Revision Cycle. The standards have been summarized with comparisons made to the Council for Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT; Stevens-Smith, Hinkle, & Stahmann, 1993).…”