Counseling Dual Specialization Marriage & Family and Mental Health Counseling - Barry University

Counseling Dual Specialization Marriage & Family and Mental Health Counseling from Barry University is a Campus Master Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Dual Specialization in Marriage & Family and Mental Health Counseling Program prepares students for work within both the marriage and family counseling field and mental health field. Students in this area will also be academically eligible for certification and licensure in both Mental Health Counseling (L.M.H.C.) and Marriage & Family Therapy (L.M.F.T.) in the State of Florida. Marriage, Couple, Family Counseling & Therapy Specialization Goals: 1. To understand the history and development of marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy as a specialization within the counseling profession 2. To appreciate the specific role and function of the marital, couple, and family counselor/therapist in the helping professions 3. To facilitate an understanding of the influences of culture, family life cycle, diversity, and societal trends on the practice of marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy 4. To assist students in developing a systemic perspective about client behaviors and the processes of problem-formation, problem-maintenance, and problem-resolution 5. To help students identify and understand the major theoretical and practice models in the area of marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy 6. To facilitate students' development of marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy interviewing, assessment, and intervention skills 7. To increase awareness of the role of wellness, prevention, and relationship enhancement programs in the practice of marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy Mental Health Counseling Specialization Goals 1. To understand the history and development of the Mental Health Counseling specialization 2. To develop the knowledge and skills to provide counseling in a mental health setting or agency 3. To understand the specific role and function of the mental health counselor in the helping professions 4. To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team member in a community agency, with other mental health service providers 5. To develop a knowledge and understanding of abnormal behavior (psychopathology) as it applies to the mental health counselor 6. To develop a knowledge and understanding of psychopharmacology as it applies to the mental health counselor View more details on Barry University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.