The legitimization of marriage and family therapy in the United States: Implications for international recognition

Journal of Family Psychotherapy

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 303-318

  Northey Jr , William F ^a  

^a N P Consulting and Therapeutic Services   (United States)

Author keywords

Credentialing; International recognition; Licensure; Marriage and family therapy practice; Profession development; Regulation; Supervision; Training

Indexed keywords

FAMILY THERAPY; GOVERNMENT; HUMAN; INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; LAW; LICENSING; MARITAL THERAPY; OCCUPATION; PRACTICE ACT; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; REVIEW; UNITED STATES;

EID: 77951490269     PISSN: 08975353     EISSN: 15404080     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08975350903366253     Document Type: Review

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