 About the Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami
Welcome to our Online Resource Center! The Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami (FTTIM) provides training leading to certification in the nationally-validated, award winning family therapy model known as Brief Strategic Family Therapy© (BSFT). This model has received numerous government and private awards and recognition, and is notable as one of the only evidence-based models for diverse populations, including language-minorities.
FTTIM also provides training in Family Effectiveness Training© (FET), also an award winning model program, which is a psychoeducationally-based adaptation of BSFT to be utilized with younger, prevention/early intervention target populations.
The Founder of the FTTIM is Olga E. Hervis, MSW, LCSW. She is the co-author and co-developer of both BSFT and FET. Hervis also developed and directed the BSFT and FET Training Programs of the University of Miami Center for Family Studies until September of 2003 when she founded the FTTIM. She has been teaching, supervising and consulting on the model since its inception 30 years ago.
Our Mission: BSFT Training for Clinicians
Our mission is to provide the best training and consultation available for agencies and experienced clinicians based on our 30 years in the field of Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Family Effectiveness Training. Our goal is to maximize the effectiveness of treatment of troubled children and adolescents by all relevant community, social service, and mental health care givers. Our training also addresses the special clinical needs of immigrant and minority families in our communities.
Who We Serve
The Family Therapy Training Institute serves clients from the following sectors:
- State and local government agencies
- Court-ordered substance abuse programs
- Residential treatment programs
- Community and social service agencies
- Mental health clinics
- University-based centers for family therapy
- Family clinics
- Experienced clinicians seeking certification in BSFT
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