The Family Therapists in Healthcare Network provides a synergistic opportunity for family therapists to foster curiosity, dialogue, investigation, education, and advocacy in the broad and rapidly changing healthcare environments. Whether you are a therapist, supervisor, teacher, researcher, or all four, this TIN exists to offer you support with all matters concerning family therapy in healthcare settings, including: Online trainings and in-person gatherings on specific topics related to family systems-based healthcare for clinicians, supervisors, educators, and researchers; a dedicated website to collaborate and share resources with the community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and supervisors working in healthcare; advocacy to build knowledge, funding, and employment opportunities for family therapists in healthcare. 

The Family Therapists in Healthcare Track highlights the integration of systemic therapy in medical and healthcare settings. Sessions will explore collaborative care models, the unique contributions MFTs make in improving patient and family outcomes, and practical strategies for addressing chronic illness, trauma, and complex family dynamics within healthcare systems. 

The Family Therapists in Schools Interest Network exists to support AAMFT members in connecting, networking, and sharing knowledge about school-based practice. We support local legislative efforts and attempts to allow MFTs to be hired into public and private educational settings. Our goals are: 

At this critical time, family therapists in schools are needed more than ever, and the possibilities for involvement are also greater. In our two-part session, we will highlight current research about the new opportunities available for MFTs in schools, give examples of the varied daily experiences of school-based family therapists, and share employment and contract options available nationwide. 

The mission of the Neurodiversity Interest Network (NIN) is to provide an inclusive and expansive space for AAMFT members who identify or are diagnosed with conditions such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, OCD, and Tourette syndrome, serve clients who identify or have a diagnosis, or AAMFT members who are allies or seeking to learn more about this broad community. We have chosen to use the euphemism neurodiverse as an adjective to describe a broad classification of individuals rather than the term neurodivergent to highlight the fact of ‘diverging from what?’ We actively seek to cultivate a professional organization that provides information, networking, and resources to professionals who work with clients or identify as neurodiverse/neurominoritized. We also seek to understand and advocate to address the systemic barriers preventing academic and professional development. 

The Neurodiversity Track highlights strengths-based, affirming approaches to working with neurodivergent individuals and their families. Sessions will explore clinical strategies, supervision practices, advocacy, and research that promote inclusion, resilience, and systemic support across family, school, workplace, and community contexts. 

The mission of the Queer and Trans Advocacy Network is to connect AAMFT members who are interested in and passionate about sexual and gender minority (SGM) issues. Members may identify as a SGM, work with SGM clients, or simply want to learn more about SGM health and well-being. Together, we plan to increase professional competency to better serve all SGM clients, to create a professional network and enable peer support, and to advocate for SGM health and well-being. As a member, you will have access to: A dedicated discussion forum; A website offering professional resources for training, consultation, best practices, and resources for the public; Quarterly webinars focused on clinical practice with SGM clients; and Advocacy efforts to address legislation impacting SGM health and well-being at the national and state levels. 

The Queer and Trans Advocacy Track centers the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities while equipping therapists to provide affirming, systemic care. Sessions will address clinical best practices, supervision, and research alongside advocacy efforts that challenge inequities and promote inclusion. Participants will gain tools to strengthen therapeutic relationships, support queer and trans clients and families, and advance equity within the profession and broader society.

The mission of the Substance Use and Other Addictive Disorders (SUOAD) Topical Interest Network is to advance systemic approaches in the treatment and recovery of substance use and other addictive disorders. To achieve the mission, the network will engage both MFTs and SUOAD treatment professionals in educational and training activities to promote the use of systemic approaches and family involvement across the spectrum of SUOAD services. The network will leverage the robust catalog of systemically-focused SUOAD materials available and introduce systemic approaches that more directly address diversity, equity, and inclusion for those servicing and those suffering from addictive disorders. It will also be active in research-informed policy development and advocacy to promote the benefits of family involvement in SUOAD treatment and recovery. In addition, the network will develop networking opportunities for members as well as others who share an interest in SUOAD treatment and recovery, who often lack a community of like-minded clinicians. Benefits of this Network include: Online networking through a member forum; Quarterly virtual networking events; Twice yearly webinars with continuing education; and eNewsletter Advocacy efforts through the Family TEAM. 

The Substance Use and Addictive Disorders Track explores systemic approaches to understanding and treating substance use and other behavioral addictions within marriage and family therapy. Sessions will highlight evidence-informed interventions, integration of mental health and addiction treatment, and the impact of addiction on couples and families. Presenters will share clinical strategies, supervision perspectives, and research that support recovery, resilience, and holistic well-being. 

Telehealth, and more specifically tele-mental health services, are still relatively new technologies. They can expand our positive impact on working with clients, educating and supervising new therapists, and the reach of systemic relational approaches. Embracing these technologies involves navigating changing and sometimes inconsistent regulations, licensure portability issues, and learning new ways of practicing. The Telehealth and Technology Interest Network will bring together those practicing telehealth and utilizing other new technologies in their work, to advocate on behalf of legislation and regulation to promote positive technological advances in our field, and to provide trainings and drive conversation around the ethical use of these practices. 

The Telehealth and Technology Track examines how digital tools are transforming systemic practice, training, and supervision. Sessions will address ethical considerations, best practices for online therapy, and the integration of emerging technologies to expand access and enhance care. Presenters will share research and clinical strategies that highlight both the opportunities and challenges of providing effective, systemic therapy in virtual and tech-driven environments. 

The mission of the Couples and Intimate Relationships Interest Network is to advance the science and practice of therapy with all romantic, intimate, and/or sexual relationships. The Network will focus on best practices for clinical intervention, public education on systemic approaches, and creating a community of clinicians and scholars who work within the scope of couple and intimate relationships. As a network, we will bring together the best resources, training, and educational opportunities, foster connection and discussion to spur advancement, and promote the awareness and knowledge of best practices when working with systemic relationships of a couple or intimate nature. Network benefits include: 

The Couples and Intimate Relationships Track focuses on systemic approaches to supporting partners in diverse relationship contexts. Sessions will explore evidence-based interventions, cultural considerations, and emerging research on intimacy, communication, and relational resilience. Presenters will highlight strategies for working with couples facing challenges such as conflict, infidelity, life transitions, and evolving family structures, offering tools to strengthen connection and foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships.