American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from All of Us At AAMFT!

12/31/2025

As we look ahead to a new year, it’s an opportunity to reflect, refresh, and recommit to the principles that guide the field of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Volume I of the AAMFT Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy chronicles the remarkable journey of the profession—from its early beginnings led by a few visionary pioneers to its present as a globally respected field.

This volume captures how systemic theory continues to unite MFT while embracing new dimensions—attachment theory, social constructionism, and intersectionality—that deepen our understanding of relationships, diversity, and context.

📚 Explore further into Volume I of the AAMFT Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119702062?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_thcv_0&storeType=ebooks

12/30/2025

Anxiety and stress are natural human responses—but for marginalized communities, these experiences are often intensified by systemic oppression, financial instability, and discrimination. The Anxiety & Stress section of Cultural Compass, Volume I dives into the importance of culturally adapted interventions that validate clients’ lived experiences and address both individual and systemic stressors. Approaches such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be tailored to align with clients’ cultural and social realities.
Therapists are also encouraged to use the Cultural Compass to integrate trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that fosters trust, reduces stigma, and promotes resilience.
📘Explore the full guide + companion workbook https://www.vitalsource.com/products/cultural-compass-therapeutic-activities-for-jermaine-lowery-v9798998695421

12/29/2025

New Year's resolutions change every year, but investing in continued education remains a top priority! Save 20% when you spend $20 or more on on-demand CE courses through AAMFT’s Teneo platform with the code: CERTIFICATES20 at checkout!

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12/24/2025

AAMFT was recently highlighted in a Yahoo Finance article. Read now with the link below.
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12/23/2025

Su***de remains the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10–24, making it one of the most urgent and complex issues faced by mental health professionals today. In the AAMFT Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy Volume II, Part 3: Child and Adolescent Disorders, the authors provide evidence-based guidance for therapists working with youth at risk for su***de.
The chapter offers an overview of:
🔹 Current terminology and systemic models of youth su***de risk
🔹 Theoretical frameworks and contributing factors
🔹 Core elements of effective treatment—including risk management, safety planning, and intervention models
📚 Explore Volume II here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119702186?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_thcv_1&storeType=ebooks
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12/23/2025

New findings from AAMFT’s 2025 MFT Industry Workforce Study reveal a shifting landscape:
🔹 53% of practicing MFTs are in individual private practice
🔹 24% work in group practices
🔹 Nearly 46% work across multiple settings
🔹 Students show changing preferences — 32% say they’d choose a group practice over private practice

The future MFT workforce may look very different from today’s.

Get the full insights and explore the trends shaping the profession:

➡️ Download the 2025 MFT Industry Workforce Study: https://ow.ly/Op9J50XNsRV

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12/22/2025

AAMFT was recently highlighted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article. Read now with the link below.
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12/22/2025

As the holiday season approaches, therapists often find themselves balancing professional commitments with personal and family demands. Chapter 26: “Ethics of Self-Care and Self-of-the-Therapist in Marriage and Family Therapy” from the AAMFT Systemic Ethics Textbook reminds us that ethical practice extends beyond clinical decisions - it includes the well-being of the therapist.
The chapter underscores that maintaining ethical integrity requires:
🔹 Mindful attention to personal and professional boundaries
🔹 Commitment to reflective self-awareness
🔹 Recognition that therapist well-being directly influences client care
During this season, it is essential for mental health professionals to pause, reflect, and engage in intentional self-care.
📚 Learn more in the AAMFT Systemic Ethics Textbook: https://ow.ly/be6w50XNbWi

12/19/2025

We are excited to announce Dr. Amy A. Morgan as our closing keynote speaker for the 2026 Leadership Symposium. Dr. Morgan will be leading the session titled “Leading without Losing Yourself: Navigating Burnout, Resilience, and Leadership through Uncertainty.”

Learn more and register today.
https://networks.aamft.org/leadershipsymposium/home

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12/18/2025

Check out the new TV Over Mind article that highlights AAMFT!
Read now with the link below.
https://tvovermind.com/relationship-myths/

12/17/2025

Time is running out to Stand Tall for MFTs this year!
Your donation to the Practice Protection Fund fuels the advocacy that protects our profession—today and every day.
🎁 Give $75 or more before 12/31 and receive this year’s Standing Tall MFT Llama!
Serious work. Sure-footed spirit. 🦙
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