The Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami is proud to be the premier provider of Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) Certification. 

Organizations and agencies with intent to implement BSFT for their clients must provide training, supervision and certification for their therapists.

BSFT TRAINING WORKSHOPS - 9 DAYS (Typically)

BSFT certification training is typically delivered onsite in a series of 3 workshops (9 days total) over a period of several months. This typical training package can be customized to accommodate variances in the size of a training cohort, the trainees experience level, and/or other unique circumstances.

The workshops, which are preceeded by a 1-2 day Consultation Visit, include in-depth training on the basic model and concepts, plus treatment planning and orchestrating change. The workshops are a combination of didactic and practice exercise elements. Both live and videotaped demonstrations are conducted, as well as clinical case consultations, BSFT engagement with resistant families, in-home BSFT, and avoiding dangerous pitfalls. The workshops address especially complex clinical dilemmas and allow time for therapists to practice essential skills.

SUPERVISION

Supervision leading to certification in BSFT begins 1-2 weeks after Workshop 1 and continues typically for 4-6 months (3 months is the minimum) depending on trainee advancement. Supervision entails weekly phone/video reviews of the trainees' videotaped BSFT family therapy sessions, group feedback and consultation. Local, regional and statewide cohorts are formed to enhance peer learning. Agencies intending to implement BSFT must have BSFT-certified clinicians.

CERTIFICATION

Certification is awarded to trainees who complete the supervision stage and show competency in the mastery of BSFT principles. Certification is granted by FTTIM's Competency Board. Yearly recertification is required to continue to practice BSFT therapy.

Licensing is not required to practice BSFT.

Costs vary according to the number of clinicians to be trained and/or period of supervision. For an updated sample budget useful for planning purposes, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it