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Have you experienced a licensure portability barrier – either in moving to a new state or applying for secondary licensure? If so, Access MFTs wants to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and join the movement to increase access to quality mental health providers across the country!

In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, it's vital to emphasize the importance of systemic approaches to supporting aging adults and their families. The chapter "Aging Adults Needing Care: Interventions to Respond to Family Needs and Stress" in Volume IV of the Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy offers practical insights into addressing the unique challenges faced by families navigating care for aging loved ones. This chapter explores strategies to manage family stress, improve communication and foster collaboration, providing essential tools for therapists working with families affected by conditions like Alzheimer's. Equip yourself with the knowledge to support aging adults and their families. Grab your copy of Volume IV today: https://lnkd.in/erSU9faV #AAMFT #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #FamilyTherapy #AgingCare #SystemicTherapy

Many of you met our friend the MFT Llama at this year’s SFTC. Throughout December, donors who contribute $75 or more to the Practice Profession Fund will have their very own MFT Llama sent directly to their homes as a thank you! Donate with the link below https://lnkd.in/exrRTGdZ #AAMFT#MFT #MarriageandFamilyTherapy #Systemictherapy

In this video, 2024 Systemic Ethics Textbook author Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers reflects on the evolution of sexual ethics training in MFT programs, as discussed in her chapter, “How Can MFTs Pay Attention to Sexual Ethics.” Dr. Schermer Sellers highlights the critical need for comprehensive sexual health education, emphasizing that sex therapy should be seen as a core competency rather than a specialization. She calls for MFTs to pursue thorough training in this area, recognizing that clients bring their full biopsychosocial and sexual selves into therapy. ?? Learn more and elevate your practice by getting a copy of the textbook here: https://lnkd.in/eKJZqNJS #EthicsInTherapy #SexualEthics #AAMFT #CoreCompetency

The path to initial licensure is already tough enough. Access MFTs believes you shouldn’t need to do it all again simply because you move or want to expand your client base. In 2024, the AAMFT-led Access MFTs effort secured reduced portability barriers in seven states for ALL LMFTs in the U.S. And we are gearing up for work in ten more states in 2025! https://lnkd.in/eMtFTNcM

Please enjoy these special moments from #SFTC24 Stay tuned for more information about our virtual #SFTC25 coming soon! #AAMFT#MFT #MarriageandFamilyTherapy #Systemictherapy

JMFT News: Meet one our JMFT apprentice reviewers, Luca Codecà! Luca is a Ph.D. candidate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Brigham Young University. He earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology at the University of Milan-Bicocca (Italy) and specialized in the Systemic Family Individual Approach at the Mara Selvini Palazzoli psychotherapy school (Milan, Italy). His research focuses on the efficacy of couple therapy and the factors contributing to premature discontinuation. We appreciate you Luca! #JMFT #ApprenticeReviewerProgram

In recognition of Transgender Awareness Week, it’s essential for therapists to be fully equipped to provide ethical, inclusive and affirming care to LGBTQIA+ clients. The "Ethics in Working with LGBTQ Clients" chapter in the 2024 Systemic Ethics Textbook offers a deep dive into best practices for supporting diverse identities, with a focus on building trust, understanding unique challenges and addressing complex ethical considerations. This textbook is a must-have resource for both new and experienced MFTs committed to creating inclusive, compassionate spaces that uplift and support transgender individuals. ?? Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/4e5CD1f #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #TransVisibility #EthicsInTherapy #SystemicTherapy

AAMFT is proud to welcome the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy to our 2025 Access MFTs partners list. We can’t wait to get to work advocating for LMFTs and their right to work to provide quality mental health care access to the people of Texas! https://lnkd.in/eG_r6iDw #AAMFT #therapy #familytherapy #Portability #mentalhealth #clinicians #therapist #counseling #psychotherapy

Urgent Need for LMFTs to Volunteer with the American Red Cross! The American Red Cross is urgently seeking Marriage and Family Therapists and other licensed mental health professionals available to volunteer and deploy nationally to large-scale disasters, including those communities impacted recently by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteers support disaster survivors, responders, and impacted communities by using their specialized skills to manage disaster-related stress and build individual and community resilience. For more information including a recent webinar AAMFT held in partnership with the American Red Cross: https://lnkd.in/eYS3fqw7