Community Connection: Gather. Share. Grow.
October 28th from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Connect with colleagues who share your professional focus and passion. These community spaces bring together mental health professionals from diverse areas of systemic practice to exchange ideas, share experiences, and foster collaboration across roles and settings.
Groups include:
- Research Roundtable: A space for scholars and practitioners to discuss current studies, explore emerging trends, and exchange strategies for advancing systemic family therapy research.
- Student Lounge: A supportive community for MFT students to connect, ask questions, and gain insights from peers and professionals navigating academic and early career experiences.
- Faculty Forum: Designed for educators and supervisors, this forum offers a place to share teaching approaches, mentorship strategies, and resources for training the next generation of family therapists.
- Private Practice Hub: A practical and encouraging space for clinicians in private practice to discuss business strategies, clinical challenges, and ways to enhance client care and sustainability.
- The Supervision Circle: Open to current AAMFT Approved Supervisors and those pursuing the designation, this group provides opportunities to share supervision experiences, explore best practices, and strengthen skills in supporting the professional development of emerging therapists.
Each group offers opportunities for connection, collaboration, and shared growth—helping you strengthen your professional network while staying inspired in your work.
AAMFT Connection Spaces: Connect Across Communities
October 29th from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Join fellow members and leaders from AAMFT’s Interest and Geographical Networks for an engaging session of connection, collaboration, and community building. This gathering welcomes both current network participants and those interested in getting involved. Learn how these networks foster professional growth, advocacy, and shared learning across regions and specialties—from clinical practice and research to supervision, education, and systemic change.
Whether you’re looking to connect with colleagues in your area or explore new areas of professional interest, this session offers a welcoming space to exchange ideas, discover opportunities, and strengthen your ties within the AAMFT community.
Discover AAMFT: Explore Your Professional Community
October 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Curious about how to get more involved with AAMFT? This session offers an inside look at the many ways members can engage, learn, and lead within the Association. Hear from AAMFT representatives about key areas such as membership benefits, continuing education, leadership development, supervision, advocacy, and our vibrant Interest and Geographical Networks. Whether you’re new to AAMFT or looking to deepen your involvement, this is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and discover where your professional passions fit within the AAMFT community.
Events and Speaking Studio
Curious about presenting at an AAMFT event or just love attending them? This is your space to talk about sessions, speakers, and ways to get involved. Swap ideas, share experiences, and be part of what’s next on the AAMFT stage.
Foundation Connections
Welcome to the FAHS Room — your spot to connect with Foundation staff, recharge, and discover the exciting programs and opportunities FAHS has to offer. Whether you’re here to network, learn, or simply take a breather, there’s always something engaging and inspiring happening in the FAHS space!
The Membership Corner
Join. Connect. Grow. Visit our booth to explore AAMFT membership, benefits, professional designations, networking and continuing education opportunities designed to help you thrive in the MFT profession.
The Advocacy and Action Room
Want to learn simple ways to advocate for the MFT profession? Curious how new federal laws could impact your practice? Join the government affairs team to learn more about MFT advocacy, ask questions about specific issues or the advocacy process broadly, and learn how to get involved.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor: The Standard of Supervision Excellence
Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey as a systemic family therapist? The AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation recognizes your expertise and gives you the opportunity to shape the future of the field through mentorship and leadership.
The Ethics and Legal Lounge
Meet the staff in the ethics and legal affairs department at AAMFT. This is a space to meet those who manage legal matters within the association and compliancy with the AAMFT Code of Ethics.
Leadership and Growth Space
This room is your invitation to explore how AAMFT supports professional development through leadership opportunities. Join us for a relaxed conversation about cultivating your leadership path and making a meaningful impact within the Association.