BYU Marriage & Family Therapy

10/03/2026

09/18/2026

Thinking about a future in Marriage and Family Therapy??

Join us for the 2026 MFT Graduate School Recruitment Fair
Monday, October 5
9:00AM-12:00PM

Meet representatives from over 15 MFT graduate programs and clinical organizations from across the country.

🎓 Graduate Programs
Abilene Christian University
Alliant International University
Auburn University
Brigham Young University
East Carolina University
Friends University
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
National University
Seattle Pacific University
Southern Utah University
Texas Tech University
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Rochester
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Utah Tech University
Utah Valley University

🏥 Clinical Organizations & Training Sites
Aspen Grove Family Therapy
Ascent Behavioral Health
Center for Change
New Beginnings Counseling Group

Whether you’re exploring mental health graduate school options or preparing to apply, this is a unique opportunity to connect with program representatives, ask questions, and learn more about careers serving individuals, couples, and families.

Bring your questions.
Tag a friend you plan to bring.

09/11/2026

💭How do adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape the therapy process for couples❔

In a newly published study, MFT PhD student + BYU professors examined how histories of childhood adversity relate to emotion regulation change during couple therapy.

Findings suggest that emotional maltreatment and mental illness in the childhood household are associated with greater emotion regulation difficulties at the start of treatment, highlighting the lasting impact of early experiences on adult relationships.

This work adds to a growing body of research helping clinicians better understand how trauma histories influence therapeutic change and relationship functioning.

Congratulations to authors Betsy Hughes Barrow, Angela Bradford, Justin Dyer, Alyssa Banford Witting, and Lee Johnson on this important contribution to the field!

08/27/2026

Students pursuing the SFL Family Services Track may be eligible to pursue multiple employment pathways in Utah, including the NEW Behavioral Health Coach/Technician designation and the established Social Service Worker credential.

These opportunities allow graduates to work in helping professions while gaining valuable experience serving individuals, families, and communities.

Consider enrolling in courses such as SFL 465 during fall semesters, and the *newly redesigned* SFL 401, an ✨applied behavioral health course✨ being offered starting in in Winter 2027.

Students interested in social service work (SSW) may also benefit from taking SW 331 and SW 360 as they explore career options available with an undergraduate degree in SFL.

Whether you’re considering graduate school, exploring a future in family therapy, or looking for meaningful employment opportunities after graduation, these courses can help you build practical skills, strengthen your résumé, and learn more about growing workforce needs in Utah.

Talk with your academic advisor to learn how these opportunities may fit your educational and career goals. Liberal Arts Advisement
BYU SFL

07/10/2026

MFT Programs, this is for you!

Our BYU Sponsored MFT Grad fair is scheduled! It will be Monday, October 5th, from 9AM - 12PM!

Be sure to register on our form!

If you can't make it this year but want to be on future email lists, there is an option for you to let us know!

Excited to see your response!

https://forms.office.com/r/GMmgRHB3Ru

07/10/2026

News: BYU 2026 MFT Sponsored Grad Fair Date Set!!
Save the date for October 5th, 2026! 9AM - 12PM

Thinking about pursuing Marriage and Family Therapy??
Programs from around the country will be visiting to share what MFT programs they provide!
We hope to see you there!

06/27/2026

06/19/2026

Dr. Codeca studied with Dr. Jeff Jackson here in our MFT program. Congratulations Luca!
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05/29/2026

We are honored to welcome Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, a nationally recognized scholar and clinician, for a full-day training on Wednesday, June 10 from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Healing Through Parenting: Grounding a Parent Training Program in Science, Family Therapy Theories, and Diversity

Dr. Parra-Cardona is the Roger and Carol Nooe Endowed Chair at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He is widely respected for his work in culturally responsive, evidence-based parenting interventions with diverse families. His research and clinical innovations have significantly shaped how we approach family-centered care, especially in underserved communities.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.
6CEs approved by The Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for Mental Health Therapists.

Please reserve your spot in advance: https://mft.byu.edu/2026-summer-series