LibGuides: MFT-6201 v3: California Law and Professional Ethics: Week 10 Resources

Week 10 Resources

Professional Competence and Training

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Corey, C. (2019). Professional competence and training. In Issues and ethics in the helping professions (pp. 301-333). Cengage Learning.

RedShelf

In Chapter 8, read pages 301-309, 326-331. These sections address therapist competence, licensing and the importance of continuing professional education.

Access your Redshelf book in the Getting Started module of the course or click on Bookshelf in the top navigation bar of the course.

Handbook for Future LMFTs
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). (2020, September). Handbook for future LMFTs.
Familiarize yourself with this resource, use it as needed, and keep it for further reference.
Important Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and MFT Trainees
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). (2020, January) Important answers to frequently asked questions for associate marriage and family therapists and MFT trainees.
Familiarize yourself with this resource, use it as needed, and keep it for further reference.
Statutes and Regulations Relating to the Practice of Professional Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work
Board of Behavioral Sciences. (2021, January). Statutes and regulations relating to the practice of professional clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work (pp. 15-63).
Familiarize yourself with this resource, use it as needed, and keep it for further reference.
Information for Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Applicants
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). (2021). Information for associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT) and licensed marriage and family therapist applicants.
This page has links to information regarding the licensing process and necessary forms. Refer to this resource as needed.
How Marriage and Family Therapists are Different Than Other Mental Health Professionals
Skurtu, A. (2017, May 15). How marriage and family therapists are different from other mental health professionals. AAMFT.
This resource describes the unique aspects of being a marriage and family therapist.
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (2021). Homepage.
This is the website for AAMFT and has many resources on ethics and other important topics for MFTs. Refer to this website as needed.
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. (2021). Homepage.
This is the website for CAMFT and has many resources on laws and ethics and other important topics for MFTs in California. Refer to this website as needed.