Early-Career Systemic Practice: Building Identity, Endurance, and Licensure Momentum
this course is approved for 5 CEUs with the KY Board of Marriage & Family Therapy and the KY Board of Social Work
$95.00
About this course
This 5-hour on-demand training is designed for emerging systemic therapists who are navigating the challenging transition from graduate school to pre-licensed clinical practice. Grounded in systemic thinking, the course explores how early-career therapists can build a sustainable professional identity while managing supervision, licensure requirements, clinical anxiety, financial stress, self-of-the-therapist demands, and the realities of modern practice. Through teaching, FAQ-style guidance, and a roundtable conversation with six early-career MFTs, participants will gain practical strategies for surviving and thriving during the pre-licensure years. A dedicated module on preparing for the AMFTRB national exam helps participants approach test preparation with greater confidence, structure, and systemic perspective. Throughout the training, emphasis is placed on resilience, relational ethics, professional development, and maintaining a systemic lens while growing into the role of therapist. Participants who complete this course will be able to:
Describe common developmental, relational, and systemic stressors experienced by early-career marriage and family therapists during the pre-licensure period.
Examine the role of supervision, mentorship, and peer systems in supporting clinical growth, ethical practice, and self-of-the-therapist development. - Implement practical strategies for managing licensure requirements, professional role demands, financial stress, and AMFTRB exam preparation from a systemic perspective.
Integrate systemic, culturally responsive, and self-reflective practices that promote resilience, professional identity formation, and long-term career sustainability in marriage and family therapy.
Curriculum
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Complete PowerPoint Slides
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Video Lecture
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2
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Intro
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ProQOL 5.0
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Early Career Therapist Roundtable
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Intro
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Dr. Eli interviews AAMFT Legal Counsel
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Legal/Ethical Quiz
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Intro
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Exam Test Tips and Strategies
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Intro
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Early Career Systemic Practice Workbook
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Intro
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2026 AAMFT Code of Ethics
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A Systemic Workforce for A Complex World
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Systemic Solutions
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Early Career Systemic Practice Eval
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Start learning with Dr. Eli Karam, LMFT
Early-Career Systemic Practice: Building Identity, Endurance, and Licensure Momentum
$95.00