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Marriage and family therapy education: Emerging trends and issues

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The field of marriage and family therapy has enjoyed unparalleled growth during the last decade. This rapid growth has been the catalyst for several emerging educational trends that warrant close attention. This paper examines nine emerging trends in MFT education with attention devoted to a number of critical issues.

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  1. Syracuse University, 008 Solcum Hall, 13244-1250, Syracuse, NY

    Kenneth V. Hardy PhD (Director of clinical training and research, Marriage and Family Therapy Program)

  2. Virginia Polytech Institute and State University, USA

    James F. Keller PhD (Program Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program)

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Hardy, K.V., Keller, J.F. Marriage and family therapy education: Emerging trends and issues. Contemp Fam Ther 13, 303–314 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00897871

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