What You Can Expect in the Training

Ethics Training for Marriage and Family Therapists is a refresher course that will offer didactic learning and breakout room discussions to explore common ethical issues that occur in the practice of MFT. Participants will review the AAMFT code of ethics, develop a greater understanding of the dominant discourses underlying AAMFT's ethical guidelines, and share experiences in the application of said guidelines. Participants will also be invited to explore alternative discourses and applications of these guidelines.


Six (6) HIAMFT Approved CEUs will be awarded for completion of the full day training and this evaluation form.


Overview of the Day

8-8:30am-Introductions and Overview of Ethics in MFT

8:30-10:30am-AAMFT Code of Ethics Standards I & II

10:30-10:45am-Break

10:45-12pm-AAMFT Code of Ethics Standards III & IV

12-1pm-Working Lunch Break-Review AAMFT Code of Ethics Standard V

1-2:30-AAMFT Code of Ethics Standards VI & VII

2:30-2:45-Break

2:45-4pm-AAMFT Code of Ethics Standards VIII & IX; Wrap Up


Training Guides

Dr. John Souza, Jr., LMFT, DMFT

Dr. John Souza, Jr. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Dr. John specializes in working with young adults and their families.

Born on O’ahu and raised on the Mainland, John completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN. He went on to earn a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University, Twin Cities, with a concentration in Addictions and Psychopharmacology (from one year at the University of Minnesota).

When not working Dr. John lives and plays in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai’i.


Dr. Vishwani (Deepa) Ram-Souza, LMFT, Ph.D

Aloha-Namaste.

Thank you for taking a moment to pause. To be the change I wished to see in the world, I had to transform my gravestones (traumatic experiences) into stepping stones (growth). Given the opportunity, I hope to earn your trust so we may walk down a similar pathway together. Until you find your own momentum, I will be honored to hold a space for you. I have offered support to adults with childhood and adulthood challenges who found their path of wholeness. Given the opportunity, we will do the same together. Welcome to your wholeness journey. It is time.


  • If you need the CEUs, this is your option. THIS REGISTRATION INCLUDES CEUs!

  • If you're a student, pre-licensed provider or just don't need the CEUs, this is your option. THIS REGISTRATION DOES NOT COME WITH CEUs!

  • This option is for anyone that really cannot afford to attend the event, but for whatever reason is interested in the material and wants to be present. THIS REGISTRATION DOES NOT COME WITH CEUs!


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