Certificate Course in Family Therapy
A practical, roleplay-driven Family Therapy training designed to help you understand family systems, work with couple and family dynamics, and build real counselling confidence through applied learning.
- Learn Family & Couple Therapy through practical role plays and hands-on learning designed for maximum practical exposure.
- Get continuous assessment, guidance from expert trainers, and support through live classes + case discussions.
- Practitioner pathway includes practical aspects and NCVET Skill India Certification (Practitioner Level).
Hurry! Limited Seats Per Cohort
- Next Batch: Starts 14th April 2026
- Mode: Online
- Timings: 05pm–06pm
- Days: Tuesday & Thursday
- Fees: Starts from ₹2,999
- Levels: 1 to 3 months
Program Snapshot
Level
Practitioner
Duration
1 to 3 Mos
Hours
16-60 Hrs
Supervision
12+ Hrs
Platform
G-Meet
Recordings
Available
Recordings
Available
Certificate
Hardcopy
Approval
NCVET
Why this Family Therapy course stands out
Most CBT courses tell you what CBT is. This course trains you in how to do CBT—step-by-step, with structured submissions and feedback.
Roleplay-Driven Practical Training
Learn how to handle real family and couple dynamics through hands-on roleplays and practical exposure designed for counselling settings.
Expert Support + Continuous Feedback
Get dedicated guidance from expert trainers with continuous assessment, doubt-solving, and live discussion to strengthen your skills.
Clear progression
Choose your learning depth with a structured level pathway—designed to build confidence step-by-step, with advanced learning in the Practitioner track.
Skills you’ll build (application-first)
- Manage family dynamics and strengthen communication within the family unit.
- Use relationship and marriage counselling techniques to improve conflict resolution and problem-solving in couples.
- Navigate family counselling sessions and systemic challenges with greater professional confidence.
- This course prepares you to work with relationship issues and systemic family concerns in diverse counselling settings with stronger practical readiness.
Is this course right for you?
- Beginner Level: Open to learners interested in understanding family systems and foundational family therapy concepts.
- Expert Level: Recommended for learners from psychology background and allied helping fields who can commit to case-based application.
- Practitioner Level: Recommended for psychology background learners and professionals seeking deeper clinical application and advanced practice.
Key Highlights
Highlights of the program
- NCVET Skill India Certification for Practitioner Level
- Practitioner Certificate For Practitioner Level & Masters Qualified Students in Psychology.
- Experience a dynamic and collaborative learning environment in our vibrant virtual classroom through live classes
- Dive into a fully digital learning experience with convenient, on-the-go access to comprehensive online courses.
- Earn academic recognition by accruing credits upon successful program completion.
- Gain global confidence with our internationally accredited courses, validating the quality of your learning journey.
- Immerse yourself in expertly crafted learning materials for a captivating and insightful educational experience.
- Engage in interactive learning that goes beyond textbooks, bringing concepts to life through dynamic interactions.
- Enhance problem-solving skills through engaging case studies, exploring real-world applications and practical scenarios.
- Get dedicated support and guidance from expert trainers throughout your educational journey.
- Personalized mentorship by the industry experts
- Career guidance and assistance in understanding the field of study
- Doubt solving and case discussions in live classes
- Letter of recommendation on request
- Be a part of the supervision community to get access to premium one on one interaction and case discussions
- Become an Alumini to connect with the members of the field for better interaction and many more benefits
- Meet the professionals, juniors and suniors in the field online and stay connected.
- Offline community meet-ups is one another benefit you do not wanna miss out on
- Bachelor Students:
Open to students currently pursuing or those who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in psychology background. - Masters Students:
Available for students currently pursuing or those who have completed a Master’s degree in psychology background. - Professionals:
Welcoming professionals actively working in in psychology background.
Choose your level
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Foundations + core schools of family therapy.
Syllabus
Foundations of Family Therapy
- Evolution of family therapy: systems view vs. individual view
- Family as a system: homeostasis, rules, patterns, communication
- Cultural perspectives: Indian joint families, extended kinship systems
Structural Family Therapy (Minuchin)
- Subsystems, hierarchy, and family boundaries
- Identifying enmeshment & disengagement
- Application in Indian families with strong parental authority
Bowenian Family Therapy (Bowen)
- Differentiation of self
- Multigenerational transmission process
- Genogram as an assessment tool
- Application in intergenerational conflicts
All Modules of Beginner Level
Strategic Family Therapy (Jay Haley)
- Directives, paradoxical interventions, reframing
- Working with resistant families
- Ethical reflections: therapist authority vs. family autonomy
Systemic Family Therapy (Milan School)
- Circular questioning
- Hypothesizing and neutrality
- Application in secrecy, coalitions, alliances
Narrative Family Therapy (White & Epston)
- Externalization of problems
- Re-authoring family stories
- Use in trauma, addiction, and conflict situations
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Miracle question, scaling, exception finding
- Use in conflict resolution and goal-setting
- Short-term application in school and couple cases
Duration: 2 Months
All Modules of Beginner & Expert Level
Experiential & Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
- Carl Whitaker’s experiential family therapy (authenticity, play, confrontation)
- Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) for couples and families
- Application: emotional expression in suppressed/rigid family systems
Behavioral & Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
- Behavioral family interventions (reinforcement, behavior contracts)
- CBT strategies in family therapy (cognitive restructuring, problem-solving)
- Application: parenting interventions, adolescent issues, substance abuse
Couple Counselling & Pre-Marital Counselling
- Dynamics of marital and romantic relationships
- Pre-marital counselling: expectations, communication, role negotiations
- Couple therapy: intimacy, trust, conflict management
- Application: handling infidelity, infertility, financial stress
- Cultural note: arranged vs. love marriages in India
Integrative & Advanced Family Therapy Practices
- Blending multiple approaches (Structural + Strategic + Narrative)
- Crisis intervention within families (loss, domestic violence, illness)
- Family psychoeducation for trauma, addiction, and chronic illness
- Preventive family therapy: resilience-building, family wellness rituals
16 Hours Training
Duration – 3 Months
Earn a Recognized Certification
Cognizavest provides courses that seamlessly integrate practical exposure in alignment with the latest National Education Policy (NEP) curriculum. Our programs uniquely blend industry and academic components, offering a holistic and comprehensive learning experience. Moreover, upon successful completion, practitioners will now receive an NCVET certificate, significantly enhancing the value and global acceptance of their skills.
Meet your trainers of the program
Dr. Sakshi Seth Grover
PhD. In psychology, PGDRP (Post graduate diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology) (RCI CRR- A118591), Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Career Coach, Family Therapist & Organizational Psychologist, UGC NET Qualified. 11+ Years of Experience
Nebin T Sabu
Bachelor's in BA English language and literature Certification course in Counseling Psychology MSc Counseling Psychology
Details about the progam
Details about the program schedule, including timing of live classes, session days, and other pertinent information.
05pm to 06pm
Class Timing
Tuesday & Thursday
Days For Live Classes
Google Meet
Platform For Live Classes
Industry Based
Course Format
Hardcopy
Certificate
Recording Access
For Live Classes
Program Registration
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Why go for our Certificate Courses
Cognizavest provides courses that seamlessly integrate practical exposure in alignment with the latest National Education Policy (NEP) curriculum. Our programs uniquely blend industry and academic components, offering a holistic and comprehensive learning experience. Moreover, upon successful completion, practitioners will now receive an NCVET certificate, significantly enhancing the value and global acceptance of their skills.
Skill India Approved
This course is approved by Skill India and widely recognized by employers and industry bodies throughout India and globally. Rest assured, your skills and knowledge are in high demand, ensuring valuable career prospects and opportunities.
Tradition and Standing
Standing strong since 2018 and trained 40000+ students in the field of psychology and have proven to be the epitome of excellence.
Global Validation
Catering to student's admission and careers needs on a global level. Our certification knows no bounds and are accepted internationally.
Professional Networking
Become an Alumni and get a hold of numerous opportunities like alumni exclusive events, supervision programs and offline community meet-ups.
What you get to learn ?
Skills acquired by the candidate
Enhance your counseling repertoire with a wealth of skills in family and couple therapy. From adeptly managing family dynamics to fostering effective communication, you'll gain expertise in addressing familial issues and strengthening emotional bonds. Delve into relationship and marriage counseling techniques, honing conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities to promote healthier intimate relationships.
Post-Course Career Readiness
Equip yourself with the tools for a successful career in counseling and therapy. Our program prepares you to confidently navigate family counseling sessions, relationship issues, and systemic challenges within the family unit. With specialized training in family and couple therapy, you'll emerge as a skilled practitioner ready to make a positive impact in diverse counseling settings.
Students will benefit from industry exposure
Immerse yourself in real-world scenarios and gain invaluable industry exposure. Through hands-on projects and assignments guided by seasoned experts, you'll apply family therapy techniques to address systemic issues and promote healthier relationships. Prepare to enter the field of counseling equipped with practical skills and firsthand experience, setting the stage for a fulfilling career journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the classes conducted live?
Absolutely! Our classes simulate the experience of a dynamic virtual classroom, fostering real-time interaction. And that’s not all – in addition to live sessions, we ensure convenience by recording each session for your reference. - Will my certificates have international recognition?
Absolutely! Our certificates hold global acclaim, serving as passports to showcase your expertise worldwide. Prepare to shine brightly as a recognized professional wherever your journey takes you. - Can I enroll in the Certificate course?
Certainly! Our Certificate courses cater to psychology students, with select programs open to all. Embrace the opportunity to explore the captivating realm of psychology, available to everyone. - Can I request a Letter of Recommendation from your institution?
Absolutely! If you require a Letter of Recommendation, simply reach out to us. We’re dedicated to assisting and bolstering your educational endeavors every step of the way! - What are the basic criteria for completing the course?
Certainly! To ensure the integrity of the course and certification, our team adheres to several criteria for qualification. The primary requirements include maintaining a minimum attendance of 60% and achieving a minimum of 50% marks for successful completion. Participants who meet these criteria will be awarded a completion certificate, while those with attendance of 10% and above will receive a participation certificate.
- What is NCVET?
The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, - What value does NCVET certificate ads?
An NCVET certificate adds significant value to your professional profile by attesting to the skills you have acquired through certified training programs. It enhances your employability and opens doors to various job opportunities, both nationally and internationally. - Is NCVET certificate valid?
Yes, NCVET certificates are valid and recognized across industries in India & globally. They are endorsed by the Government of India and are widely accepted by employers as a credible validation of your skills and competency in a particular field. - Will i receive NCVET certificate on completion?
Yes, upon successful completion of practitioner level. you will be awarded an NCVET certificate. This certificate serves as proof of your skill acquisition and can be a valuable asset in your career advancement.
- How much time do I have to dedicate to the course ?
You will need to spend about 4-6 hours per week apart from the live classes to complete the course successfully and meet all the deadlines. Our courses have been structured in a way to provide a space for the learner to research and grasp the concepts being taught at a deep level. - Can I do it from my own city ?
Yes, you just need a good internet connection and a device to access the classroom and meeting links to attend the program. - What skills are covered under this course ?
According to the new education policy, we have updated our course to cater to all the 21st century skills that are required by students. - What do you mean by Industry based course format ?
Our industry based courses provide hand-on training experience to make sure you’re not just learning but also getting a practical exposure to understand how to put your learnings to use in real life cases and situations. - What are supervision hours ?
Supervision is an integral part of our industry based course programs which provides hands-on experience for our students. Under supervision, you will be trained under an Industry expert and the number of hours spent on the training will count towards your “Supervision Hours”.
- How much do I need to pay ?
Price for the course has been mentioned under the payment section and once paid you will be able to block your seat so you do not miss the course and get your learning started as soon as possible. - What are the payment options available ?
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, EMI, Net Banking, Wallet payments, Simple payments, PayLater. - What is your Refund and cancellation policy ?
We have a strict no refund policy for all the programs. Applicants can request to shift the batch, 7 days before the commencement of the program you can refer to refund and cancellation policy for details. w.e.f 01/01/2023.All registrations done during sale are non refundable and non transferable.
- When will I be contacted for the classes ?
Once you have made the final payment and received a confirmation on your registered email address, our company representative will contact you within 3 business days to get you started on your learning path. - How will the classes be ?
Classes will follow a scheduled path with Live sessions online. You will be added to a G-space for communication purposes and all the class materials, tasks and class recordings will be provided on your google classroom. - How can I complete the course ?
To complete the course you will need to maintain 75% attendance and obtain a minimum of 50% score at the end of your course to be eligible for a certificate of completion. - Will I receive a recommendation letter ?
Recommendation letters are provided on a request basis. If you require a letter of recommendation, then you may contact the facilitator or the company representative to guide you with the procedure. - When will I receive my certificate ?
Once you have successfully completed the course, your E-certificate will be uploaded on your google classroom within a span of 15 business days along with the feedback and delivery details form.