Registration
The information below is collected from regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of marriage and family therapy. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your province for the most up-to-date information.
In Quebec, MFTs are regulated by the Order of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists of Quebec.
Requirements for Candidates trained in Quebec
- Received a master’s degree from university institution located in Quebec in a field of mental health.
- Additional training after obtaining the master's degree. It must consist of theoretical training, including:
- 360 hours or 24 credits in marriage and family therapy studies
- 500 hours of supervised direct contact in conjugal and family therapy.
- 100 hours of individual clinical supervision.
Requirements for Candidates trained elsewhere in Canada and the United States
- A master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's degree in another mental health field followed by training in marriage and family therapy.
- 135 hours or 9 credits in prerequisite courses are required in the following topics: the development of the person, theoretical models of personality and behavior, and models or methods of intervention with the clientele
- Additional theoretical training, including:
- 360 hours or 24 credits in marriage and family therapy studies
- 500 hours of supervised direct contact in conjugal and family therapy.
- 100 hours of individual clinical supervision.
To read more about how to register as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Quebec, click here.
Continuing Education
A minimum of 30 hours of continuing education must be completed for a two-year reference period. Read more about continuing education.
Additional Resources
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