Applying ANVIET With a Couple: See socioculturally attuned therapy in action
Watch master therapist Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin apply the ANVIET framework in an immersive simulated session with a couple navigating problem gambling
Free | 2 CE Hours | On-demand | 100% Online
What You'll Learn
After completing this course, you will be better prepared to:
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practice from a socioculturally attuned perspective;
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pay attention to the nuances of power in family dynamics and how these reflect the broader societal context;
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explore ways to help clients become more aware of the effects of societal systems on their relationships;
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apply ANVIET guidelines in their work with couples.
Who This Course Is For
Behavioral health providers across the globe, including:
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family therapists, art therapists, mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health clinicians,
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problem gambling treatment providers,
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADCs),
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Certified Gamling Addiction Counselors (CGACs),
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clinical supervisors.
What Is Included
In this course, master therapist, Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin, demonstrates Socioculturally Attuned Family Therapy by applying the principles of ANVIET (Attune, Name, Value, Intervene, Envision, & Transform) in a mock session with a couple struggling with problem gambling.
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The course includes an immersive case study and readings.
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Watch Carmen Knudson-Martin bring the course concepts to life in realistic clinical demonstrations with actors portraying clients. The scenarios are based on real sessions, offering an authentic learning experience while protecting client privacy.
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We suggest you take your time, view content as many times as you like, and access suggested readings and resources when possible. It is not necessary to complete the course in a single sitting. You are free to open and close the course as many times as you like.
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Once you have reviewed and mastered the content, you will be required to pass a short quiz before proceeding to additional activities. You must pass all of the quizzes before you are eligible for verification that you have successfully completed the course.
Who Developed This Course
Senior Instructor Carmen Knudson-Martin
Carmen Knudson-Martin, PhD is professor emerita of marriage and family therapy at Lewis & Clark College’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling. She is an AAMFT clinical fellow, approved supervisor, and licensed marriage and family therapist, and a longtime member of the American Family Therapy Academy. An influential scholar in family therapy, Dr. Knudson-Martin has edited numerous books, published widely, and presented internationally on sociocultural attunement, power, and equity. She is co-author of Socioculturally Attuned Family Therapy and a founder of Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy (SERT).
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Senior Instructor Teresa McDowell
Teresa McDowell, EdD, LMFT is professor emerita at Lewis & Clark, where she served as department chair and co-founded the college’s Problem Gambling Services. With over 40 years of experience as a clinician, educator, administrator, and consultant, Teresa focuses on workforce development, equity-based clinical practice, integrated treatment for problem gambling, and clinical supervision. She is a social researcher, program evaluator, and consultant with Partners in Social Research and Senior Instructor for ACORN. Dr. McDowell has authored more than 50 scholarly publications and is lead author of Socioculturally Attuned Family Therapy: Applying Third Order Thinking to Theory and Practice (3rd Ed., 2026).
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What Others Are Saying
Would highly recommend
Casey Bond
Carmen Knudson-Martin is a genius! I believe third-order thinking is essential for any relational therapist. Her work has unlocked new levels for me in my th...
Read MoreCarmen Knudson-Martin is a genius! I believe third-order thinking is essential for any relational therapist. Her work has unlocked new levels for me in my therapy and I’m so grateful I found it.
Read LessGreat Video
Kaela Knutson
This conversation seemed to have a great impact in just one session.
This conversation seemed to have a great impact in just one session.
Read LessExcellent course
Tanya Pritt
Great examples/videos. Clear presentation.
Great examples/videos. Clear presentation.
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Hope Rose
like therapy sesions
like therapy sesions
Read LessWas very informative
Hala Al Hawary
Theories were good to read
Theories were good to read
Read LessWould highly recommend
Casey Bond
Carmen Knudson-Martin is a genius! I believe third-order thinking is essential for any relational therapist. Her work has unlocked new levels for me in my th...
Read MoreCarmen Knudson-Martin is a genius! I believe third-order thinking is essential for any relational therapist. Her work has unlocked new levels for me in my therapy and I’m so grateful I found it.
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Shari Beisenherz
The videos are very helpful.
The videos are very helpful.
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Certificate of completion will be made available on the Student Dashboard after you complete all required course activities and the course evaluation survey.
ACORN is approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), Provider ID: 26-0044, to provide continuing education courses. Additionally, ACORN is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7274. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACORN is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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