Family Therapy
“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord” (Colossians 3:18-20 New International Version). God created the family unit with a specific design; each person has a different purpose. The family dynamic involves much unity and cooperation, however, there are times when unity is disrupted. When a disruption occurs, it may be wise to seek the help of a family therapist. Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that joins together the members of a normal or “nuclear” family, or an extended family for a sort of group treatment (Frey, 2006). This type of therapy allows families to work through and hopefully change patterns of communicating and interacting that are seemingly unhealthy. Families will seek out a family therapist for a number of reasons, most often
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Many family therapists are also clergy, social workers, psychiatrists, or clinical psychologists that are recognized and credentialed by a marriage and family board. The education qualifications are a master’s or doctorate (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) in marriage and family therapy (Frey, 2006). It is also required to have clinical experience and even internships within the field.
Keeping in mind that I am a communications major, this career actually finds a way to complement it. In order to assess and treat a family, it is necessary to observe their behaviors, or how they communicate. Using clues from the way each member communicates will essentially tell the therapist what they need to know. Learning body language, speech patterns and other indicators are a big part of my major, and of a family therapy career. Communication and most forms of psychology go hand in hand, so the study is of great importance to any careers within
Many family therapists are also clergy, social workers, psychiatrists, or clinical psychologists that are recognized and credentialed by a marriage and family board. The education qualifications are a master’s or doctorate (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) in marriage and family therapy (Frey, 2006). It is also required to have clinical experience and even internships within the field.
Keeping in mind that I am a communications major, this career actually finds a way to complement it. In order to assess and treat a family, it is necessary to observe their behaviors, or how they communicate. Using clues from the way each member communicates will essentially tell the therapist what they need to know. Learning body language, speech patterns and other indicators are a big part of my major, and of a family therapy career. Communication and most forms of psychology go hand in hand, so the study is of great importance to any careers within