The National MFT Licensing Exam:

Is your program effectively preparing students to pass the National MFT Exam?

Most MFT training programs cover the clinical content — but there's a big difference between teaching great therapy and preparing students to pass a 180-question licensing exam based on traditional family therapy theories.

This free 1.5-hour CE event bridges that gap.

Dr. Diane Gehart cuts through the noise to give educators and supervisors a clear, practical orientation to the National MFT Licensing Exam — what's on it, how it's structured, and what your program can do right now to improve pass rates.

You'll walk away with:

• A map of the 16+ theories on the exam (the "MFT Family Tree") — finally, one place where it all makes sense
• Simple, implementable strategies to weave exam prep into your existing teaching and supervision
• An honest look at the research on age, race, and class disparities in pass rates — and what educators can actually do about it

Whether you're a program director, faculty member, or clinical supervisor, this orientation will enable you to prepare your training materials with confidence and clarity.

The National MFT Licensing Exam:

The No-Fluff Orientation Every Educator and Supervisor Needs

1.5 Hours of Continuing Education

Course Description: This course provides MFT educators and supervisors with an overview of the National MFT Licensing Exam, including age, race, and class disparities in pass rates. MFT trainers will learn easy-to-implement strategies to better prepare their students and supervisees for the exam, thereby increasing equity for all candidates. Additionally, participants will receive the “MFT Family Tree,” which maps and organizes the key 16 theories on the exam. 

Instructor: Dr. Diane Gehart, Founder of the Therapy that Works Institute and Professor Emerita at California State University, Northridge. She has authored numerous titles, including Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Stress Less and Savor More Each Day, Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy, Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy, and Theory and Treatment Planning in Counseling and Psychotherapy.

Course Goal: In this workshop, MFT educators and supervisors will learn about scope and design of the MFT licensing exam and how best to prepare to ensure students and supervisees pass on the first attempt.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the 3 elements necessary to pass the exam and how to design MFT training to best prepare candidates.
2. Track the 16+ different theories that are included on the MFT licensing exam. 
3. Describe the 4 main areas of content covered on the MFT licensing exam and learn how to integrate these into educational and supervision contexts. 

CE Approval: This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education by the NBCC and CAMFT.

Therapy that Works Institute programs are offered for NBCC credit (NBCC ACEP No. 7125). 

Therapy that Works Institute (Provider #1000141) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs.

Therapy that Works Institute maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Course CE certificates will be awarded via email within 5 minutes upon completion of all course modules, course quiz, and course evaluation. 

Diversity Policy

The instructor and all participants agree to respect and not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program, or activity based on gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, or other prohibited basis. Participants whose behavior is disruptive for any reason may be removed from the program/course without receiving CE credit.

Accommodations/Grievances: Requests for accommodations and/or grievances related to the course should be directed to [email protected]. These communications will be responded to within 2 working days.

Access: Participants can watch the video and earn Free CEs for 90 Days after the live event.

Refunds: NA