ADDRESS
12101 E. Second Ave.
Suite 101
Aurora, CO
80011-8328

TELEPHONE
720-859-0464

FAX
720-859-2970

EMAIL
Director:
Dr. Reo Leslie, LMFT, LPC, CAC III, DAACS, School Director and Chaplain
Leslieinstitute@cs.com

Assistant Director:
Evelyn Leslie, MA, RPT-S, CAC III, DAACS
Leslieinstitute@cs.com

Body-Centered Psychotherapy Program Director and School Registrar:
Sarah Myers, MA, LMFT, LAC, CSPT
familytherapyregistrar@yahoo.com

Eating Disorder Treatment Program Director:
Isabelle Tierney, MA, CSPT, LMFT
Isabelle@thetierneys.org
(303) 817-6912

Dance and Movement Therapy Program Director:
Taya J. Matoy,M.A., CSPT
tayawoman@yahoo.com
720-323-8224

Counseling Center Director:
Marilyn Cook, M.Ed., LMFT, CACIII
MarilynCooklmft@qwest.net
720-329-1008

Webmaster:
Christopher M. Velayo
webmaster@familyplaytherapy.net

 

Distance Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Who is the education provider?
The Colorado School for Family Therapy, founded in 1995 provides an advanced learning experience and direct clinical practice with families, couples and individuals. It provides clinicians with the necessary training to become skilled systemic/relational therapists.

The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at The Colorado School for Family Therapy has candidacy status with the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 112 Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-838-9808. The candidacy period is effective July 31, 2001 to July 31, 2006.

How do the distance learning classes in MFT or MFS work?
After paying for course registration, a student receives a syllabus. The videotapes (a student selects only two for the course) and textbooks can be purchased at a discounted rate from the AAMFT Tape Store at www.aamft.org (or other sources/websites). Students are assigned an instructor that assignments are mailed or e-mailed to. Telephone or e-mail contact between students and instructors is also maintained. Students keep track of their reading, videotape viewing, and telephone/e-mail conference time.

What distance learning classes in MFT and MFS are available?
The School offers twelve distance learning/independent classes in the areas most states require for LMFT licensure and the AAMFT requires for Clinical Member status. There are classes in marriage and family studies, human development, professional and ethical issues, research methods, and marriage and family therapy.

How many training hours are available?
Courses are offered in 4 quarter hours/ 1 standard didactic unit (SDU) as determined by the COAMFTE. The student chooses which type of class they want based on the continuing education or licensure classes needed.

How much do the classes cost?
Courses cost $600.00 each. Textbooks and videotapes are purchased separately. Most videotapes can be purchased (by AAMFT members) at a discounted rate from the AAMFT Tape Store at www.aamft.org.

Are other types of distance learning classes available?
Yes – contact the School for inquiries. For example, classes in play therapy are available for RPT registration with the Association for Play Therapy (APT).

How do I register for a distance learning MFT or MFS course?
Students can use the registration form in this prochure. The form can be faxed or mailed to the School with the choice of class and payment (check, money order, VISA or MasterCard). The student will receive a course syllabus and order form for videotapes through www.aamft.org.

Distance Learning MFT/MFS Education Classes

  1. Marriage and Family Studies
    1. MFS: Ethnicity, Gender, and Culture
    2. MFS: Religion and Spirituality
    3. MFS: Systems and Leadership Issues
  2. Marriage and Family Therapy
    1. MFT: Theoretical Foundations
    2. MFT: Systemic Clinical Supervision
    3. MFT: Family Play Therapy
    4. MFT: Initial Session to Termination
  3. Human Development
    1. MFS: Theories of Family Development
    2. MFS: Family Psychopathology
    3. MFT: Human Sexuality, Couples and Sex Therapy
  4. Research Methods
    1. MFS: Research Methods
  5. Professional and Ethical Issues
    1. MFT: Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues