Family Solutions Institute

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Family Solutions Institute’s Original Virtual Workshop

Get a preview of Family Solutions Institute’s nationally-renowned Virtual Workshop Series, a comprehensive and engaging 11-hour course designed to help you confidently prepare for the AMFTRB National MFT Exam. Led by FSI founder Rob Guise, this two-day intensive is fully integrated with FSI’s Study Guide, HomeStudy, and eStudy programs. The workshop begins by grounding you in foundational theories—including General Systems, Cybernetics, and Psychoanalytic concepts—before guiding you through the evolution of the major models of Marriage and Family Therapy. Each MFT model is broken down across critical dimensions such as dysfunction and change, treatment stages, therapist stance, termination strategies, and more. With accompanying PowerPoint visuals and expert insights, this series equips you with both the theoretical frameworks and test-taking strategies you need to succeed. Explore the clips below for a glimpse into this transformative learning experience.

Join hundreds of future therapists preparing smarter—not harder—for the AMFTRB exam.

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Meet Your Instructor:

Rob Guise is the founder and Director of the Family Solutions Institute (FSI), a leader in Marriage and Family Therapy exam preparation since 1993. Under his guidance, FSI has helped more than 100,000 candidates pass the AMFTRB National MFT Licensing Exam, with materials adopted by COAMFTE and CACREP-accredited graduate programs nationwide.

Trained in Family Systems Therapy under meta-theorist David Kantor, Rob brings decades of clinical, supervisory, and teaching experience to his work. As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, he has developed FSI’s signature “model of models” framework, enabling students to master multiple MFT models and apply them confidently during the exam. His engaging, strategic teaching style helps future therapists prepare smarter—not harder—and walk into their exam with clarity, confidence, and a winning strategy.

What You’ll Learn

The Virtual Workshop is fully integrated with FSI’s acclaimed Study Guide (The Big Green Book), HomeStudy, and eStudy Programs, ensuring every concept you learn fits into a larger, consistent framework. This isn’t just about memorizing facts—it’s about understanding the material in a way that sticks and knowing exactly how to apply it when you’re under exam pressure.

Day 1 – Build Your Foundation

Day 1 sets the stage for your success by focusing on the core theories that underpin Marriage and Family Therapy. You’ll:

  • Explore General Systems Theory, Cybernetics, and Psychoanalytic concepts within Family Systems Theory.

  • Learn how these foundational ideas have influenced the field and why they’re critical to understanding modern MFT models.

  • Develop the ability to see how theoretical concepts connect across models, giving you an edge in answering complex exam questions.

  • Build a mental “framework” that will help you recognize the underlying logic behind AMFTRB exam scenarios—making even tricky questions feel manageable.

Day 2 – Master the Models & Exam Strategies

Day 2 takes your foundation and turns it into mastery. You’ll take a deep dive into the major MFT models, learning to analyze and compare them across essential dimensions:

  • Theory of dysfunction and change – understand what each model views as the core problem and the pathway to resolution.

  • Stages of treatment – map out the sequence of therapeutic work from intake to termination.

  • Core concepts and techniques – identify the tools and interventions unique to each approach.

  • Therapist stance – recognize the role and posture the therapist takes in each model.

  • Termination strategies – understand how each model defines the successful end of therapy.

  • And more—always with practical, exam-relevant examples to connect theory to test questions.

Rob also teaches targeted test-taking strategies so you can quickly identify the model behind a question, eliminate wrong answers, and choose the correct one with confidence. By the end of Day 2, you’ll have both the knowledge and the strategy to walk into the exam fully prepared.

Workshop Materials You’ll Receive

  • Complete Workshop PowerPoint for visual clarity and structured learning

  • Unique model comparison charts and handouts (if bundled with eStudy or HomeStudy)

  • Step-by-step guidance on applying models to test questions

  • Practical strategies to maximize speed and accuracy during the exam

Flexible Access

  • 90-day streaming subscription – study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere

  • Available standalone or bundled with FSI’s HomeStudy or full eStudy Program for deeper support

Pricing & Bundles

  • Virtual Workshop Series: (eStudy Subscription only) $300

  • Intensive eStudy $500

  • Intensive HomeStudy $500

  • Bundle or upgrade to the Intensive Track for full access to FSI’s most comprehensive exam prep resources

  • If you’ve purchased a course before, you can upgrade to the estudy program for $100

Why This Workshop Works

By the end of the Virtual Workshop, you’ll:

  • Know exactly how to approach any question on the exam

  • Have a clear framework for identifying models quickly and accurately

  • Feel confident in your test-taking strategy and pacing

  • Understand both the theory and practical application of MFT models

  • Join a community of hundreds of future therapists who’ve passed with FSI’s guidance

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