Ability to manage anxiety when working with couples and families.

Ability to form a therapeutic alliance with each couple and family member.

Ability to conduct an assessment that includes identifying potential issues of harm, substance abuse, biological factors, and a general psychosocial assessment.

Ability to develop a treatment focus that includes a problem list, historical information, diagnosis, treatment goals and interventions.

Ability to use basic counselling skills in working with couples and families that includes reflection, validation, and empathy implementing multiple clinical perspectives.

Ability to use appropriate intervention when working with children and adolescents.

Ability to depict themes, events and other relevant details on a family genogram and timeline.