American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

01/30/2026

Next week, the full House of Representatives will be voting on H.R. 658, a bill that would remove unnecessary regulations that prohibit many MFTs working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from being promoted to supervisory positions.

Please reach out to your Member of Congress though the link below and ask them to support this vital legislation. https://www.aamft.org/AAMFT/Advocacy/Take_Action.aspx?_zs=o4qOc1&_zl=9oKaA #/110

01/30/2026

New in FTM: “Beyond Remission: How MFTs Support Oncology Survivorship.” As the healthcare system increasingly emphasizes survivorship as an essential stage of the cancer journey, MFTs are poised to be significant contributors to this field.

https://ow.ly/zj4q50Y5OaR

01/30/2026

"Marriage and family therapists understand that mental health is inherently relational. Well-being is shaped by the quality of our connections, the stability of our environments, and the strength of the systems that hold us together. When those systems are under strain, when safety feels uncertain or predictability erodes, the effects reverberate across generations, communities, and institutions."

Read More on the AAMFT+ blog.

https://plus.aamft.org/mental-health-and-connection-during-times-of-community-strain/

01/30/2026

Elevate Your Practice. Elevate Your Impact. Last chance to save on, on-demand courses.
Use code Teneo20, before Feb 1!

https://ow.ly/67Ju50XVVPV

01/30/2026

There is still time to submit your letter of intent (500 word max) and draft of paper abstract. Email your materials to cehhs-jmft@fsu.edu by January 31st!

01/28/2026

Looking for opportunities to highlight your business or program? The 2026 Leadership Symposium is the perfect space to network with today's trailblazers and tomorrow's thought leaders in the mental health field! Visit our webpage for details on how you can make the most impact with digital and in-person options to exhibit, sponsor, or advertise at

https://networks.aamft.org/leadershipsymposium/sponsors-advertising

01/27/2026

Ethics in family therapy lives in context—not in a vacuum. In “Socioculturally Attuned Ethical Practice in Family Therapy” from AAMFT’s Systemic Ethics Textbook, Dr. J. Maria Bermudez introduces third-order ethics, inviting therapists to look beyond rules and ask how culture, privilege, and systemic inequities shape what happens in the room.
She also shares the ANVIET model, a practical guide for moving from reflection to intentional, equity-centered action in clinical work.
📘 Read the chapter in AAMFT Systemic Ethics Textbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJPTGPWW

01/26/2026

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By American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Inc

01/26/2026

Join us Thursday, January 29th for this month’s webinar featuring AAMFT’s James Punelli & Joe Cooperstein as they explore the new AAMFT Code of Ethics - 2026 Edition. Learn more and register with the link below.

https://ow.ly/HiSR50Y3Zia

01/26/2026

In Volume IV of the AAMFT Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy, Peter Stratton and David C. Low examine how clinicians can evaluate outcomes while staying grounded in cultural responsiveness and inclusion.
They spotlight widely used measures—such as SCORE and the Outcome Rating Scale/Session Rating Scale (ORS/SRS)—and explain how these tools have been adapted and validated across cultures. Their work shows how culturally responsive measurement supports evidence-based practice, improves access for linguistic and cultural minorities, and helps therapists deliver effective systemic care in diverse settings.
📚 Learn more in Volume IV of the AAMFT Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119702267?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_thcv_3&storeType=ebooks

01/26/2026

Event Update
Due to weather-related concerns, AAMFT’s upcoming LinkedIn Live panel, Farmers and Mental Health — Cultivating Support for America’s Rural Communities, has been postponed.

The safety and availability of our panelists and audience are our top priority. A new date will be announced soon.

Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to continuing this important conversation about rural mental health and support for farming families.

01/23/2026

In the first AAMFT Podcast episode of 2026, Eli introduces the All-Star Panel Series featuring Cloé Madanes and Frank Dattilio for an in-depth conversation highlighting the enduring legacy of the late Norman Epstein. This series is devoted to legacy, mentorship, and the core ideas that advance our field of systemic therapy.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at aamft.org/podcast

The AAMFT Podcast is an all-access pass to the latest news, developments, and thought leaders in the world of systemic therapy. Hosted by Dr. Eli Karam, it strives to relate, educate, and innovate one episode at a time. The episodes explore topics that relationship-based therapists care about, and f...