AAMFT Certificate of Leadership

Issued by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

The Certificate of Leadership program is designed to strengthen leadership and communications skills among MFTs. The program utilizes a mixed modality of training methods and culminates in a self-designed research and reflection project. Past participants have gone on to hold leadership positions in leading universities, public policy institutions, community health agencies, as well as the private and non-profit industries.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Collaborative Learning
Communications
Community Health
Leadership
Networking
Research
Self-Discipline
Virtual Training

Earning Criteria

This individual attended an immersive in-person training where they delved into intensive sessions during the AAMFT Leadership Symposium, immersing themselves in key areas of leadership development—bridging the gap between theory and practical application.
This individual attended an interactive virtual training where they participated in a dynamic virtual event focused on refining leadership skills, providing insights, and fostering connections within the MFT community.
This individual participated in leadership learning labs where they engaged in interactive discussions with industry leaders and fellow cohorts in a virtual space for collaborative learning and exchange of insights.
This individual had customizable online training tailored to their experience with additional courses on-demand, providing flexibility that enhanced their skills based on their individual needs.
This individual received an assessment to identify their leadership style, communication strengths, and opportunities for growth.
This individual engaged in mentorship opportunities by connecting with a seasoned leader in the MFT field for personalized advisement and mentoring, offering guidance as they navigated their leadership journey.
This individual completed a hands-on, experiential learning final portfolio piece summarizing their journey and submitted it to a review committee. They utilized the skills they had learned during the process to execute a self-designed project intended to challenge their development by pursuing new leadership positions, applying new strategies in career advancement, or embark upon new leadership challenges.