American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

03/20/2026

AAMFT is offering the Advocacy Certificate Course (2CE) designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to advocate effectively for the MFT profession.

This course is entirely on-demand, allowing you to learn at your own pace, which you can complete in less than 2 hours. The course must be completed by December 31, 2026, so you have ample time to fit it into your schedule.

The course only costs a $25 donation to the Practice Protection Fund, and upon completion of the course, you’ll receive CE Credits, a Credly Digital Badge, and the knowledge to protect and advance the profession! Learn more at the link below.
https://ow.ly/Bja350Yx04F

03/19/2026

What does culturally competent mental health care look like for farmers?
At AAMFT’s March 24 LinkedIn Live, panelists will explore:
• Why farmers face elevated su***de risk
• How stigma and isolation delay care
• What integrated behavioral + medical support can look like
• How therapists can adapt care to fit agricultural culture
Join us for Farmers and Mental Health — Cultivating Support for America’s Rural Communities
🔗 Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aamft_aamft-ruralmentalhealth-familytherapy-activity-7435034644615639040-04Kh

03/17/2026

Working through ethical dilemmas in therapy takes more than memorizing guidelines—it calls for understanding the ideas that shape them. In the “Ethics and the Court System” chapter of AAMFT’s Systemic Ethics Textbook, Jeff Bryson examines how MFTs can sharpen ethical judgment by grounding decisions in core frameworks such as utilitarianism, consequentialism, and justice. Building that foundation goes beyond simple compliance; it supports stronger clinical reasoning and the highest quality of care.
📘 Expand your ethics toolkit with the AAMFT’s Systemic Ethics Textbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJPTGPWW

03/17/2026

Who’s leading the conversation on farm mental health?
AAMFT’s March 24 LinkedIn Live brings together experts working directly with farmers, ranchers, veterans, and rural families—across behavioral health, medicine, and agriculture.
🎙 Moderated by Dr. Roberta Bellamy, PhD, LMFT
Featuring leaders from the NC Agromedicine Institute, Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network, Veteran’s Farm of North Carolina, and rural mental health advocacy.
📅 March 24
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
📍 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Register now: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aamft_aamft-ruralmentalhealth-familytherapy-activity-7435034644615639040-04Kh

Rescheduled! Farmers face some of the highest su***de rates in the country—yet their mental health challenges often go unseen. Join AAMFT on Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00 PM ET for a LinkedIn Live panel: Farmers and Mental Health — Cultivating Support for America’s Rural Communities Moderated by ...

03/16/2026

By 2050, at least 20% of the population in some nations will be older adults. As the older adult population continues to grow, therapists must be competent in treating their mental health and relational needs. We are seeking high-quality manuscripts focused on systemic clinical practice related to older adults and their families!

Submit your Letter of intent (500-word max) and manuscript abstract draft to Megan Dolbin-MacNab, at mdolbinm@vt.edu by March 27th!
https://ow.ly/3CXp50YuM4E

03/13/2026

Agriculture is more than an occupation—it’s a way of life. And when stress, isolation, and financial pressure build, mental health support can feel out of reach.
On March 24, AAMFT is hosting a LinkedIn Live panel focused on the realities of farm life and what culturally competent, systemic care looks like for rural communities.
Farmers and Mental Health — Cultivating Support for America’s Rural Communities
🕛 12:00 PM ET | 📍 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Save your spot: https://ow.ly/wayx50YsQQS

03/13/2026

In this installment of the All-Star Panel Series, Eli is joined by Dr. Froma Walsh, Mary Jo Barrett, and Dr. Celia Falicov for a rich conversation on resilience, trauma, and the essential role of culture in healing. 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...

03/12/2026

Have you secured your ticket for the 2026 Leadership Symposium? You still have time. Learn more and register today!
https://networks.aamft.org/leadershipsymposium/home

03/12/2026

During Self-Harm Awareness Month, strengthening clinicians’ ability to respond to at-risk youth and their families is especially important. The chapter “Youth Su***de: Risk, Prevention, and Treatment” in Volume II of AAMFT’s Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy offers practical direction on risk management, safety planning, and treatment approaches that support effective care.
A systemic lens—paired with evidence-based strategies and an understanding of relevant policy considerations—can make a life-saving difference.
📘 Explore the chapter here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119702186?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_thcv_1&storeType=ebooks
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03/12/2026

Farmers face some of the highest su***de rates in the country—yet their mental health challenges often go unseen.
Join AAMFT on Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00 PM ET for a LinkedIn Live panel:
Farmers and Mental Health — Cultivating Support for America’s Rural Communities
Moderated by agricultural behavioral health expert Dr. Roberta Bellamy, this conversation will explore the unique stressors facing farming families—and how therapists, physicians, and ag leaders can work together to support rural mental health.
📅 March 24
⏰ 12:00 PM ET
📍 LinkedIn Live
🔗 Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aamft_aamft-ruralmentalhealth-familytherapy-activity-7435034644615639040-04Kh

03/11/2026

In this month's Ethics webinar, we'll discuss the "Treatment Record" exception, the criteria for "Sole Possession" notes, and the legal requirements for disclosing and releasing health information in relation to HIPAA's and FERPA's overlap in jurisdiction.
Learn more and register today.
https://ow.ly/Xsrb50YslGv

03/10/2026

Accepting insurance can expand access to care—but for many MFTs, it comes at a growing cost.

According to the 2025 MFT Industry Workforce Study:
73% of MFTs say reimbursement rates are too low to sustain practice
74% report that administrative burden deters insurance participation

This misalignment affects not only clinicians, but also clients’ access to couples and family therapy—services essential for long-term mental health outcomes.

➡️ Read more about the insurance dilemma facing MFTs on AAMFT+ and then download the full 2025 MFT Industry Workforce Study to explore policy and practice solutions being advanced by AAMFT.
https://plus.aamft.org/between-purpose-and-paperwork-the-insurance-dilemma-facing-mfts/