My guest is Dr. Mark E. Young, Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education at the University of Central Florida and a charter member of IAMFC. He is the co-founder of the UCF Marriage and Family Research Center, author of five counseling textbooks, and a nationally recognized expert and leader in the field of marriage and family counseling.

Dr. Young recounts his early struggles and missteps as a novice counselor, describes his approaches to using humor and taking risks with clients, and offers tips for making the most of pre-licensure supervision. He also discusses the common challenges and setbacks associated with couples counseling, highlights strategies for effectively working with high conflict couples, and shares about his hopes and vision for the future of marriage and family counseling.

For more information about The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, visit IAMFC's website: http://www.iamfconline.org/