MFT-6520 - Military Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12

In this Master’s level course, the learner will understand the importance of mental health professionals providing psychotherapy to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Participants will gain knowledge of military culture and organization. The students will focus on characteristics of the military family that distinguish it as a separate cultural entity. Students will explore military culture from multiple perspectives including service members, military families, and health care providers. Students will receive an overview of issues experienced by this population and familiarize themselves with theories and evidence-based models developed to address challenges experienced by military families. In addition, students will learn about the larger system of service provision including TRICARE and Veterans Administration.