The Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

11/06/2025

📢 Ready to lead? UAMFT Board nominations are open!
Roles: Continuing Education Chair, Communications Chair, Conference Committee Member, Elections Committee Member, Associate Representative, & Student Representative.
Election: Nov 17–21, 2025.
Nominate yourself or a colleague by Saturday, November 8: liza@ustherapygroup.com

11/03/2025

🚨 The Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) is cracking down on therapists using texting for client communication. This is resulting in disciplinary action against license holders.

Why is texting clients a problem?
• Standard text messages are generally NOT HIPAA-compliant, putting client Protected Health Information (PHI) and your license at risk.
• This includes scheduling, clinical discussions, and urgent communication.

The Solution:
• Use HIPAA-compliant appointment reminders and limited administrative communication ONLY when sent through your Electronic Health Record (EHR) system or another secure, BAA-backed , HIPAA compliant platform. One way encryption is not sufficient.

10/16/2025

Thinking about becoming a supervisor? 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
Our next UAMFT-Approved Supervision Course is here!

📅 Nov 12–14 | Orem, UT
🧠 Led by Dr. John Robbins & Jennifer Morgan Smith
✅ Meets new DOPL supervision requirements

Limited seats—don’t wait! Register at uamft.org.

10/08/2025

We're reminiscing about the conference already with this post. 📸 Thank you for the wonderful photo submissions: .taylor.lcsw

This conference could not have been made possible without; -our incredible UAMFT Conference Committee led this year by Jennifer Peterson 👏👏👏
-our board members and volunteers pulling it all together!
-and most importantly all of YOU who attended!

Can't wait to see you next time! 🎉

09/22/2025

Quick update! We realized there was a typo in our earlier post, so here are the official details for the UAMFT Board Meeting at the Fall Conference. Thanks for your patience and understanding. We are looking forward to spending a few days connecting! 🧩🏜️

09/22/2025

Everything you need to know about THIS WEEK’S Fall Conference is right here 🎉🍂 Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and recharge with the UAMFT community. Can’t wait to see you soon!

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!