Robert L. Smith: Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Mentor, & Beloved Colleague

2021 ◽  
pp. 106648072110525
Author(s):  
Stephen Southern ◽  
Loretta Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Executive Director ◽  
International Association ◽  
Major Contributor ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
American Counseling Association ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Visionary Leader ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors ◽  
Life Career

This remembrance of Dr. Robert L. Smith, 63rd President of the American Counseling Association, contains recollections, tributes, and anecdotes about the life career of a major contributor to the profession of counseling. Dr. Smith's roles as collaborator and mentor are evidenced in the words of students, colleagues, and leaders. He founded the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and served as Executive Director of the organization. Personal qualities enabled Dr. Smith to share his gifts with those he mentored. His influence in counselor education will continue through the lives of those who knew and loved him.

James and the Megan Family: Navigating Court and Allegations of Abuse

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-235
Author(s):  
Bret Hendricks ◽  
Ann Ordway ◽  
Loretta Bradley ◽  
Nicole Noble
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
International Association ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Ethics Codes ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
Standards Of Practice ◽  
Ethics Code ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors

Couples and family counselors daily encounter ethical dilemmas. These dilemmas are complex and multifaceted. This article is written to discuss and provide information to couples and family counselors who seek to work ethically with clients who have been accused of abuse to minors. The authors of this article consulted an expert in ethics and standards of care related to the abuse of minors to identify ethical analysis of dilemmas through a fictional case study. The respondent to the case study provides recommendations to assist couples and family counselors as they follow the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Ethics Code as well as other professional ethics codes and standards of practice.

Advocacy for Couples and Families: New Directions APA Publication Manual (7th Edition)

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-228
Author(s):  
Nicole Noble ◽  
Loretta Bradley ◽  
Bret Hendricks
Keyword(s):  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
International Association ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
7Th Edition ◽  
The Family ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
Free Language

The 7th edition APA Publication Manual ( Manual) was released in October 2019. The significant changes between the 6th edition and 7th edition of the Manual were described in a previous issue of The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families. This article is written to expand on the substantial changes to the Manual’ s guidelines and to focus on bias-free language and inclusivity. Using the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Code of Ethics as a cornerstone, this article will focus on such diverse issues as advocacy, bias-free language, gender, inclusivity, racial/ethnic identity, sensitivity (avoiding labels), socioeconomic, and intersectionality issues. Recommendations are made, and examples are provided to help couple and family counselors become cognizant of the changes.

scholarly journals Other Voices: International Manuscripts Published in The Family Journal: Calling for a Mentor

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-343
Author(s):  
Stephen Southern
Keyword(s):  
International Association ◽  
Acceptance Rate ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Revision Process ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
The Family ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors

This special issue contains representative manuscripts from international authors reporting the results of research conducted in 11 countries or regions. Some of the results are generalizable to particular cultures or groups. Although the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, the sponsor of The Family Journal, endeavors to encourage scholars and readers across the globe, many international manuscripts are not accepted for publication. There are challenges faced by authors in the submission, review, and revision process. This overview converges on the need for a mentor for other voices to provide resources and support needed to increase the acceptance rate of international manuscripts.

Bylaws of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-277
Author(s):  
Loretta Bradley ◽  
Bret Hendricks ◽  
Mary Ballard ◽  
Christian D. Chan ◽  
Lisa Hooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Association ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors

Ethical Code for the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bret Hendricks ◽  
Loretta J. Bradley ◽  
Stephen Southern ◽  
Marvarene Oliver ◽  
Bobbie Birdsall
Keyword(s):  
International Association ◽  
Ethical Code ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors

Counseling at the Crossroads

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-354
Author(s):  
Stephen Southern
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Marriage And Family Therapy ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
International Association ◽  
Adoptive Parent ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Family Counselors ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Marriage And Family Counselors

This article presents an interview with Dr. Robert L. Smith, Executive Director of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. Smith discusses the development of his interest in marriage and family therapy, his integration of career development with a family systems approach, recent trends in Marriage and Family Therapy, and his personal experiences as an adoptive parent.

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