Enlighten: Enhancing Knowledge through Deeper Clinical Applications
Join us in-person February 20th-21st in Birmingham, AL for our annual conference. We will focus on enhancing our clinical knowledge in an offering of MFT Clinical skills, treatment, and ethics.
This year’s conference highlights the evolving role of the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) as a versatile, systemic thinker capable of addressing complex human and professional challenges. A central theme is the integration of cultural humility and innovation—from supporting Black families navigating the "Strong Black Woman" narrative in postpartum care to leveraging AI as a "thoughtful partner" in practice management.
Sessions move beyond traditional clinical boundaries, exploring non-traditional career paths in corporate consulting and leadership, as well as specialized work with first responders. There is a strong emphasis on clinician sustainability; the "Pace, Pause, Pivot" framework offers a cyclical approach to preventing burnout, ensuring that therapists can maintain their vitality while providing ethical, high-quality care. By applying a systemic lens to both client dynamics and the business of therapy, participants are empowered to navigate modern systemic barriers, utilize emerging technologies, and foster holistic wellbeing for themselves and those they serve.
** this registration is for the IN-PERSON conference, please go to the virtual registration if you are attending virtually.
CE Information
This event provides 11 CE hours through NBCC approved provider AAMFT, ACEP#5209.
Lodging Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Sheraton Birmingham for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (February 19th-21st). To reserve a room in the block, click on our block link and make your reservation. This block is open for reservation 1 January 2026 until 30 January, 2026, or until all rooms are booked. Please plan to book your room quickly for assurance in our block rate. Please note all hotel questions, issues, and concerns need to be directed to the hotel, ALAMFT is unable assist with these inquiries due to having no access to the hotel's booking system.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and any subsequent request for refund must be made in writing to alabamamft@gmail.com. Requests made elsewhere will not be honored. Payment is non-transferable to any future event. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made between 29 and 7 days before the event will receive a 75% refund, and assessed a $15 administrative fee. Cancellations within 6 days of the event will receive a 50% refund, and assessed a $15 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 24 hours of or after the beginning of the event. Cancellations are processed by AAMFT and may up to 60 days to process upon submission by our board.
Transfer Policy
You may transfer your registration to virtual registration for the 2026 Annual Conference. Please note that there will be no refunds for the difference of enrollment. All monies paid towards your initial conference registration will be kept, and a link will be provided to attend the virtual conference. You must submit your request in writing to the Board of Directors at alabamamft@gmail.com.