## Clinical Training Requirements - **500 total direct client contact hours** - At least **250 must be relational hours** - *Relational hour*: Two or more people in the therapy room - **Program completion timeline** - Must be completed within **5 years** - If not, you will need to restart the program ## Supervision Requirements - **100 supervision hours** with an AAMFT-approved supervisor (completed during the program) - **50 of these must be direct observation hours** ### Eligible Supervisors - LMFT (with or without AAMFT-approved supervisor credential) - LCSW - Clinical Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) - Physician/Psychiatrist (MD) - Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Physician Assistant (PA) ### Direct Observation Hours - Total: **50 hours** - Includes being observed through: - Real-time/live observation - Video recordings (of yourself or a classmate) --- ## Context - This was a “final” for our MFT590 class, but it is helpful to know as I get closer to graduation. ## Relevant Notes - [[Marriage & Family Therapy]] - [[Connecticut MFT Licensure Requirements]]