CAHSS Graduate Catalog 2018 - 2019

96 Concentration in Equine Assisted Family Therapy Students in the M.S. in Family Therapy program may choose to pursue a concentration in Equine Asssited Family Therapy. Equine Assisted Family Therapy has become a specialty of the NSU family therapy programs. Our unique combination of family therapy and equine assisted therapy has attracted national attention. The concentration has also directly led to a relationship with the Quell Foundation and outside funding for student scholarships, as well as external funding for clinical and research initiatives which are ongoing. Increasingly, equine family therapy programs have been included in residential treatment programs working with substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment clients, and with programs working with veterans. In particular, equine family therapy is now recommended for programs working with veterans suffering with PTSD ( www.va.gov/health/newsfeatures/2014/september/reining-in-ptsd-with-equestrian- therapy.asp ) . NSU has a tradition of innovative, cutting edge practice, and we are leading the field in providing these innovative Equine Assisted Family Therapy courses and clinical services. In addition to degree requirements, students must complete the following coursework to receive a Concentration in Equine Assisted Family Therapy (15 credits): SFTM 5310 SFTD 5006 DMFT 5006 Introduction to Systems Theories SFTM 6340 SFTD 5300 DMFT 5300 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues SFTM 5320 SFTD 5008 DMFT 5008 Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy SFTM 5355 SFTD 5355 DMFT 5355 Introduction to Equine Assisted Family Therapy SFTM5363 SFTD 5363 DMFT 5363 Advanced Equine Assisted Family Therapy * Students may choose to do part of all of their external practicum at the equine setting to obtain their required clinical hours for the M.S. program. Concentration in Soultion Focused Coaching Students in the M.S. in Family Therapy program may choose to pursue a concentration in Solution Focused Coaching. Nationwide, coaching is a growing profession, separate and distinct from therapy. Increasingly, coaching services are requested in these settings as well as traditional therapy services. In the United States, the profession has also seen considerable growth. Our family therapy program is nationally and internationally known for expertise in solution focused therapy, which is an excellent fit with the brief, goal oriented nature of personal coaching.