AK MFT Juris case studies
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The Alaska Marital and Family Therapy Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-ethics component that Alaska uses to confirm an applicant understands the statutes and regulations that govern marital and family therapy practice in the state. It is aimed at people who have completed their clinical training and are moving toward Alaska licensure, and at licensees who need to demonstrate current knowledge of state-specific rules. The content is Alaska-specific rather than clinical: it tests how the Board's statute and regulations shape licensure, scope of practice, ethical conduct, confidentiality and records, mandatory reporting and duty to warn or protect, and the complaint and disciplinary process. Because the exam is about rules rather than therapy technique, preparation looks different from a clinical exam. The AK MFT Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 2,750 words.
1The Six-Month Supervision Gap
Dana, an LPC in Oregon, relocates to Alaska in March and applies for an LMT license. She completed 1,400 direct client contact hours and 200 supervision hours under an Oregon-approved supervisor.
459 words, about 2 min2The Client Who Names a Third Party
Marcus, an LMT, has been treating Elena for 14 weeks for depression. In session 12, Elena discloses that her ex-husband, Ray, has been sending threatening texts and that she has a protective order.
628 words, about 3 min3The Records Request After Termination
Priya, an LMT, terminated therapy with a client, Tom, eight months ago after 22 sessions. Tom now sends a written request for his 'complete file,' including Priya's private process notes and her consultation notes with a colleague about her countertransference.
517 words, about 3 min4The Dual Relationship at the Small Clinic
Ari, an LMT, is the only therapist in a town of 900. The local school principal, Ms.
593 words, about 3 min5The Minor, the Parent, and the Chart
Sofia, an LMT, treats Jenna, age 16, for anxiety. Jenna's parents are divorced; the mother has primary physical custody and signed the intake consent.
553 words, about 3 min