The Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

09/11/2025

09/04/2025

Here are 3 data-backed reasons therapists need ongoing training—and why you don’t want to miss this event:

1️⃣ Evidence-Based Competency – Studies show therapists who engage in continuing education deliver better client outcomes and greater treatment efficiency.
2️⃣ Burnout Prevention – With over half of therapists reporting burnout, ongoing training provides the support and renewal needed to sustain both therapist well-being and client care quality.
3️⃣ Ethical & Legal Compliance – Licensing boards require ongoing education. Training ensures you’re not just checking boxes, but staying aligned with ethical and evidence-based best practices.

📅 Sept 25–27 | St. George, UT
🌐 Register now via the link in bio!

08/28/2025

This August, AAMFT joined in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Colorado’s Minor Therapy Conversion Law which prohibits conversion therapy for minors.

Learn more with the link below

https://ow.ly/lHeJ50WNQAc

08/21/2025

AAMFT is looking for feedback on revisions to the code of ethics. Your feedback is essential in shaping our field so click the link to share your thoughts.

We want to hear from you! Take part in our survey with the link below.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8385404/AAMFT-Code-of-Ethics-Revision-Project-Proposed-Code-of-Ethics

08/09/2025

🌟 Want FREE Conference Registration?! 🌟

UAMFT is committed to increasing behavioral health equity in Utah. Our Behavioral Health Equity Scholarship (BHES) awards FREE registration to the 2025 Fall Conference in St. George, Sept 25–27!

Who: UAMFT members (any level) serving underserved Utah communities
How: Nominate yourself or a colleague using this link below
When: Apply by Aug 23 • Winner announced Sept 6

Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills, connect with peers, and enjoy beautiful Southern Utah—on us!

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7PL_S4BZYB-G9EMj-CUMTnCsc1BU_55QQs6rRJb_Yy2CIWw/viewform?usp=header

08/09/2025

🌟 Earn 18.5 CEs + Relax! 🌟
Sept 25–27 • St. George, UT
Workshops, catered lunches, yoga, sound baths, and networking in beautiful Southern Utah.

Open to MFTs, counselors, social workers, and all mental health professionals.

📅 View the schedule & register now: uamft.org/conference

💡 Save more by becoming a UAMFT member!

07/23/2025

Utah Mental Health Professionals: Let’s Talk.

Join us for Open Office Hours: A Virtual Town Hall on Friday, Sept. 12 at 12 PM (MT)an open space for social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage & family therapists to connect, share challenges, and support each other in practice.

Open to all
Virtual via Zoom (registration required)
1 CEU available for NASW-Utah, UMHCA, and UAMFT members

Hosted by the Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professions—a partnership between NASW-Utah, UMHCA, and UAMFT.

Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgOM3CA9BExdAkiAMN1QhPzFJu6Qfi3bzVuX1H-GvRubLJmw/viewform?usp=dialog

07/16/2025

📣 Calling all Utah Mental Health Professionals! 📣
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a UAMFT-Approved Supervisor?

Join us for one of two in-person 3-day trainings designed to meet Utah’s requirements for supervising Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs) — and earn 20 CEs while you’re at it!

🧠 September 24–26, 2025 – Lehi, UT
📍 Koru Wellness
👩‍🏫 Trainers: Jennifer Morgan Smith, LMFT, MBA & John Robbins, PhD, LMFT

🧠 October 23–25, 2025 – St. George, UT
📍 St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
👩‍🏫 Trainers: David Jones, LMFT, CFLE, CEFT & Nichole Rammell, LCSW

Seats are limited — don’t miss your chance to deepen your impact and support the next generation of therapists.

🔗 Register now at uamft.org/events

07/08/2025

UAMFT statement on proposed rules. The public hearing is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am and the written public comment ends on 7/31. Your voice is so important so please use it!

07/03/2025

The moment many of you have been waiting for. The first batch of rules for SB26 is proposed and posted. Click the link to read up on it. UAMFT will post talking points for our membership to consider prior to the public hearing on Tuesday morning.

07/02/2025

Your voice matters. The Department of Professional Licensing is hosting a town hall for mental health professionals to discuss key issues affecting the field. This is your chance to provide direct input as UAMFT has been collaborating with DOPL to improve accountability and clarity between mental health professionals and the division. We encourage our members to attend and provide their thoughts on Friday, July 11th at 9am via Zoom.