INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

An Intensive Two-Evening Course

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Marriage and family relationships are often where some of life's greatest joys and deepest challenges are experienced. When difficulties arise, knowing how to respond wisely and appropriately matters.

This intensive course provides participants with a practical introduction to the principles and skills used in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Conducted over two evenings, the course combines essential psychological concepts with practical applications through interactive teaching, case discussions, role-playing, and real-life scenarios. Participants will learn how to better understand relationship dynamics, recognize areas of conflict, facilitate healthier communication, and respond appropriately when couples and families experience relational distress.

The course is facilitated by Dr. Fred Toke, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, who brings more than three decades of experience in psychology, counseling, leadership development, and training.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

• Marriage Counseling: Getting to the Heart of Caring Relationships
• Family Counseling Techniques
• Helping Couples Develop Healthy Communication
• Parenting and Family Relationships
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Couples

FROM COUNSELOR TO FIRST RESPONDER

This course is designed to equip participants to function as relational First Responders. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to marital and family crises, provide appropriate initial support, help de-escalate difficult situations, and recognize when professional intervention or referral is needed.

IMPORTANT

This is an introductory training course and does not qualify participants to practise as licensed or registered counselors, psychologists, or marriage and family therapists.

The purpose is not to replace professional therapy, but to equip participants with foundational knowledge and practical First Responder skills to help mitigate marital and family crises and facilitate appropriate professional support when necessary.

Understand Relationships.
Respond to Crisis.
Know When to Refer.

Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Marriage & Family Therapy from Lee Community College.

INVESTMENT: USD100/person