Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2002):

Transforming an MFT program: a model for enhancing diversity.

Full Abstract

Marriage and family therapy programs need to go beyond the typical practices of recruiting and retaining students of color. Marriage and family therapy educators must assume positions of leadership by transforming graduate programs to reflect a deep, active, systemic commitment to both diversity and social justice. In this article, we argue that it is through this type of transformation that programs become truly ready to support students of color and to prepare all therapists to advocate for equity in a diverse, often unfair society. This article offers a model that addresses readiness, recruitment, retention, assessment, and professional development from this perspective.

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Author information

Author/s: McDowell, Teresa (T); Fang, Shi-Ruei (SR); Brownlee, Kenya (K); Young, Cecilia Gomez (CG); Khanna, Anchal (A);

Affiliation: MFT Program, Northern Illinois University, USA. teresamcdowell(-atsign-)hotmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of marital and family therapy (J Marital Fam Ther), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Apr; vol 28 (issue 2) : pp 179-91

Dates: Created 2002/04/29; Completed 2002/09/17; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11977378, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Cultural Diversity Education, Professional - organization & administration Faculty Family Therapy - education Humans Leadership Marital Therapy - education

Mentors Models, Educational Organizational Innovation Professional Role Program Development Social Justice United States

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