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Baima, T., & Sude, M. E. (2019). What white mental health professionals need to understand about whiteness: A Delphi study. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 46(1), 62-80. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12385
This article reviews the evidence base for marriage and family therapy. The authors highlight research methods, clinical trials, and implications for MFT education.

Beitin, B., Duckett, R., & Fackina, P. (2008). Discussions of diversity in a classroom: A phenomenological study of students in an MFT training program. Contemporary Family Therapy, 30(4), 251-268. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-008-9072-4
This article features an interdisciplinary panel of diverse expert trainers. Results include information related to the historical impact of whiteness and how white therapists can increase sense of self-awareness and attend to cognitive and emotional factors while also understanding clinical implications for working with students, clients, and colleagues.

Esmiol, E. E., Knudson-Martin, C., & Delgado, S. (2011). Developing a contextual consciousness: Learning to address gender, societal power, and culture in clinical practice. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 38(4), 573-588. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2011.00232.x
This is a qualitative study including phenomenological interviews with six students in MFT courses. Results highlighted emotional responses and teaching implications when discussing race, gender, spirituality/religion, and sexual orientation.

Rosik, C. H. (2014). Same-sex marriage and the boundaries of diversity: Will marriage and family therapy remain inclusive of religious and social conservatives? Marriage & Family Review, 50(8), 714-737. https://doi.org/10.1080/01494929.2014.938796
This is a grounded theory, participatory action research article involving how MFT practicum students develop contextual consciousness. The authors highlight a three-stage process for supporting trainees, promoting accountability, and accessing support.