DEPARTMENT OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
REFERENCE FORM

Applicant's Name:___________________________ Date:______________

To:________________________________________________________
(Reference Name)

Address: ____________________________________________________
(Reference Address)

Home phone :____________________ Work phone: _________________
(Reference Phone)

I agree that the information supplied by the person named above shall remain in confidence. I waive my rights to see this information.

Signed:_________________________________ Date:_______________
(Candidate Signature)

The individual named above is applying for admission to the Masters Program. In an effort to assist us in both maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and to plan individual learning contracts, we would appreciate you being candid and specific.

How long have you know the candidate?______________________________

In what capacity? ______________________________________________

Please rate each of the following:
ExcellentModerateMinimal Don't Know
1.Conceptual ability ________ ________ ________ ________
2.Writing ability ________ ________ ________ ________
3.Speaking ability ________ ________ ________ ________
4.Ability to accept criticism ________ ________ ________ ________
5.Ability to be autonomous ________ ________ ________ ________
6.Self-awareness ________ ________ ________ ________
7.Ego strength ________ ________ ________ ________
8.Personal boundaries ________ ________ ________ ________
9.Flexibility ________ ________ ________ ________
10.Stability ________ ________ ________ ________

What do you imagine will give this potential marriage and family therapist the most difficulty?









With what will the candidate have the least difficulty?









Assuming the candidate had therapeutic skills, would you be likely to refer a relative to him/her?

Yes___ No___

Would you recommend that this candidate be in personal therapy as a part of his/her training?

Yes___ No___

Additional comments:













Signed:________________________________ Date:________________

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