Continuing Education
Renewal Requirements
Illinois MFTs must complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years in order to renew their license.
Sexual Harrassment Prevention Training
In 2021, IDFPR began a new requirement for licensure renewal. Everyone renewing their license is required by IDFPR to get ONE CE in Sexual Harassment Prevention training. This means that every LMFT needs to complete a one hour training in Sexual Harassment Prevention every two years.
In order to help you meet this requirement, IAMFT has created a video, led by IAMFT Board member Karen Washington, that will meet this requirement. This workshop is required at each renewal of your license and will be required in February 2023 when all LMFTs renew. During January, IAMFT is making this video available to IAMFT members at 50% off.
Cultural Competency Training
Presenter Bios
Crystal Grimsley, M.A.
Co-founder, Clinician, trainer, and clinical operations
Crystal received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University. She is a trauma-informed relational therapist with over 15 years of experience working with youth, families, communities, and organizations to address the impact of trauma on development and relationships. Crystal has used trauma-informed practices to empower individuals, couples, and families to amplify their strengths and unapologetically embrace their unique life’s journey to recover from trauma; improve familial and social relationships, and ultimately move towards experiencing a more fulfilled version of life.
DJ Watson, M.A., LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Co-founder, Clinician, trainer, supervisor, and researcher
DJ received his M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from NEIU. He has over 15 years of experience working with individuals, families, communities, and organizations to identify and address issues of race, class, culture, sexuality, gender, and ethnicity in an ever-changing world. He is a member of the NEIU Counselor Education Advisory Board, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor & an IAMFT Executive Board member. DJ works as a private consultant and co-founder of a MFT group practice.
Mandatory Reporting Training
In addition, DCFS requires a training on Mandatory Reporting every three years. This training is not connected to your license renewal. Many of you completed this training in 2021, meaning you would not have to do so in 2023. However, if you did not complete this training yet, IAMFT has created a ONE CE training on Mandatory Reporting led by IAMFT Board member Stephanie Davingman.
