"The Beast"

The National MFT Licensing Exam is no joke. Many people fail it multiple times. But it does not need to be that way. The key is knowing what to expect and how to prepare.

Join Dr. Diane Gehart as she demystifies this challenging exam:

• When should I take it?
• How long does it take to prepare for the exam?
• How do you study for this exam?
• What does the research say about age and race disparities--and how to overcome them?
• How to do I ensure I pass the first time?

Get these and all your questions answered to ensure smooth journey to licensure.

Demystifying the MFT Licensing Exam:

What Every Candidate Wishes They'd Known Sooner

1.5 Hours of Continuing Education

Course Description: This course walks you through a proven 5-step system to create a study plan that works—so you can pass the MFT licensing exam on your first attempt. Discover the #1 reason most candidates fail and how to avoid it, and get clarity on the four major content areas of the exam. Additionally, you will receive our signature “MFT Family Tree” that maps and organizes the 16 theories on the exam. By the end, you’ll know when to start studying and how to create a simple, straightforward path to pass!

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, you will understand the scope of the MFT licensing exam and how best to prepare to ensure you 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.
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.

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