MFT National Exam case studies
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The MFT National Examination is the national licensing exam developed and administered by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB), the association of state licensing boards that regulate licensed marriage and family therapists. Jurisdictions use the exam as one of the requirements for licensing candidates, so it is normally one piece of a larger application that also includes graduate education, post-degree supervised experience, and jurisdiction-specific paperwork - each board sets and enforces its own initial licensure requirements. The MFT National Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 5,018 words.
1The Secret in the Conjoint Room
Marisol (34) and Dev (37) began couples therapy after Dev found flirtatious texts. At intake you explained a no-secrets policy: information shared individually must be bringable into the conjoint room.
1,051 words, about 5 min2A 14-Year-Old, a Diagnosis, and a Deadline
Amara, 14, is referred by her school counselor for 'inattention, possible ADHD.' Her grades dropped sharply two terms ago, around the time her father moved out. Her mother reports Amara 'cannot focus' and wants a medication referral and a letter requesting testing accommodations today.
1,051 words, about 5 min3Writing the Treatment Plan the Insurer Demands
Renata (41) and Tom (44) bring Jonah (9), referred by his pediatrician for hitting classmates. In six sessions Renata has done nearly all the talking; Tom answers in monosyllables and sometimes takes work calls in the hallway.
1,014 words, about 5 min4Session 12 of 12: Whose Ending Is This?
Daniel, 29, has completed 11 of 12 authorized sessions for generalized anxiety. His GAD-7 fell from 17 to 7; he now sleeps through the night.
930 words, about 5 min5Subpoena, Custody Letter, and the Treating Therapist's Role
You are an LMFT in independent practice. You have seen Nadia (38) and Owen (41) for 14 conjoint sessions; they separated three weeks ago after Nadia discovered Owen's spending.
972 words, about 5 min