Expanding the Horizons of Marriage and Family Therapists

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to share with academicians and practitioners our experiences as international, feminist women of color in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). We highlight areas of concern regarding what we perceive as a lack of integration of broader political, socioeconomic, gender, and environmental contexts in the training, research, and practice of many MFTs. This paper is intended to propel further discussion regarding the complexities of these topics and their implications for how we conduct family therapy.

Key Words:

• Marriage and family therapy
• training
• feminist