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Marriage Therapists: Join Today
We are creating a network of experienced practitioners of marriage and couples counseling as a resource for couples looking for competent therapists, and a referral resource for clergy, physicians and other professionals who often do not know where to send couples. If you work in marriage and couples counseling, we invite you to learn about The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists, including benefits, costs, eligibility, and values behind the Registry. We hope you will become part of our vision that every couple who needs marriage counseling can work with a skilled marriage counselor who will support them on the journey.
In 2008 so far a whopping 41% of our new therapists were referred by a colleague and 24% found us doing web searches. We are unique. We are a collection of professionals joining a movement.
At the core of this movement are workshops presented around the nation by Bill Doherty. These workshops are now available on DVD for therapists ongoing training (for CE's) and for therapy students/interns. Registry members get 25% off (saving up to $80!) Topics include:
July/August 2007:
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
President’s Message
President: Patrick Healy, MA
July/August 2007
Imagine going to the dentist to have a cavity filled? How would it be if you discovered, perhaps the hard way, that the dentist’s drill was dull? Aside from the resulting pain and possible damage, no amount of Novocain will keep you from wondering why the dentist wasn’t better prepared. The annual conference in Santa Clara inspired me to be better prepared as a clinician and to make certain that my own therapeutic skills aren’t dull... Dr. William Doherty’s program “To Leave or Stay: Couples on the Brink” was invaluable. Doherty’s presentation to a packed auditorium evolved from four background points:
Click here for the rest of his letter to CAMFT members
April 2007:
We are pleased to tell you that the Registry has recently received two important forms of recognition:
The Harvard Mental Health Letter listed us as just one of just two resources to refer couples for therapy. The other was AAMFT.
The National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network, funded by the federal government, has listed us, along with AAMFT, as a resource for couples who need therapy. Here's what they wrote: "The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists was developed to help marriages by linking couples with the most highly qualified therapists in the country."
Testimonials
"I have found the registry to be a solid source of referral. With the profile, couples have an idea of who they are meeting and how I work. You are making a difference."
Thank you again, for your leadership.
Robert I. Mathis, PhD.
www.healthierleaders.com
"I have recently joined the Registry of marriage friendly therapists and must say that in my almost 20 years of experience this is perhaps the greatest professional opportunity I have come across. A "balanced pro-commitment stance" has been in my heart but not language until this point."
Michael J. Sannito, M.A., L.P.C., Director of Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, Department of Family Medicine
"FYI my practice seems to be moving more and more towards couple-dominated work, and the site is definitely helping!"
Dr. Edward J. O'Brien
"As a clergy person I will share your website with my colleagues. We need to know which counselors to send our people to and this is one of those gems which needs to be broadcasted more completely."
Minister in Minnesota
Benefits to Joining Marriage Friendly Therapists
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Prestigious Recognition
- The Harvard Mental Health Letter listed us as just one of just two resources to refer couples for therapy. The other was AAMFT.
- The National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network, funded by the federal government, has listed us, along with AAMFT, as a resource for couples who need therapy. Here's what they wrote: "The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists was developed to help marriages by linking couples with the most highly qualified therapists in the country."
High Ranking Internet Traffic
- We are trending close to 10,000 visitors a month on our site, with over 70,000 visitors in the two years since we launched.
- We are now ranked high for marriage therapy on various search engines and are linked from marriage websites including a new, large national website as the only source for marriage therapists
- When you join we personalize our search pages so people find you on various keywords. You end up being listed 3 times (zip code search, state search, and your own optimized link to your profile)
- Free listing ($125/value) on thefirstdance.com, a fast growing, high ranking Modern Bride magazine trendsetter award winning business focusing on the people stress of wedding planning (think family systems meets wedding advice!)
- Almost every therapy search website has cluttery ads on their website and many only list a name and number. Couples can GET a name and number anywhere - they are wanting an experienced, valued based therapist! They also don't want to be filtering through advertisements to find an actual therapist.
Your Professional Development
- An online forum for our Registry therapists to network and help each other
- Discounts on workshop videos for CE credit at www.drbilldoherty.org along with occasional free telcourses. Save up to $80 on the DVD Trainings!
- Sponsored get-togethers at national conferences to meet fellow Registry therapists
Marketing Assistance
- In addition to your profile page on the Registry, we offer you a graphic designed website for $60 (retails for $1100). We can also assist you in getting your website set up for you for a low hourly rate. Without a website you are not reaching many potential clients.
- Personalized brochures are available to hand out to referral sources – a great marketing tool to increase your practice. We also give you free Registry brochures to give to sources in your area. Many more marketing ideas are listed on our website.
Join us today and you'll be personally welcomed by us and gratefully found by couples in distress. Don’t hesitate to ask a clarifying question about the criteria or any part of the application. Email billdoherty@marriagefriendlytherapists.com or call Kathleen Wenger at 949-306-7632.
Costs
Therapists will pay a recurring monthly fee of $17 to be listed in the Registry. This fee covers the cost of major internet advertising to couples and ongoing web enhancements to stay ranked high on search engines. We are ad-free and therefor distraction free for couples seeking help in their marriages.
Readings for Therapists
Doherty, W. J. - Bad Couples Therapy: How to Avoid Doing It
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Doherty, W. J. - How Therapists Harm Marriages and What We Can Do About It
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