Summary
In this episode of the New York Marriage and Family Therapy Network podcast, host Kelli-Ann Henry, LMFT and guest co-host Ina Qema LAMFT, NYMFTN Chair sit down with the Program Director, Dr. Christiana Awosan, PhD., LMFT, and Clinical Director, Marc Fernandez, LMFT from Iona University's Marriage and Family Therapy program. They discuss the program's recent ranking as the top MFT program in New York, the importance of diversity and representation in training, and the curriculum redesign aimed at enhancing student learning and meeting accreditation standards. The conversation also explores the integration of AI in therapy training, the new Bronxville campus, and the essential skills and ethical considerations for emerging therapists. The panelists share proud moments and the supportive community that defines the Iona MFT experience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Leaders in MFT
02:13 Iona's Top Ranking in MFT Education
10:17 Curriculum Redesign and Its Impact
18:45 The New Campus and Clinical Experience
22:37 Preparing for Diagnostic Privilege
26:12 Essential Skills for Modern Therapists
27:49 The Impact of AI on Progress Notes
30:03 Ethical Training for Mental Health Professionals
32:39 Navigating AI in Education
35:44 AI's Role in Mental Health Therapy
38:55 Integrating AI into Family Therapy
41:45 Proud Moments in Training Future Clinicians
51:47 Outro
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