WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

 

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On-line Referrals Help for couples, individuals, and families in Washington:  Find a
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in your area through the AAMFT TherapistLocator.net service.  Click here to find a therapist near you.
 

WAMFT
EVENTS

 

Networking Opportunities:  Join your colleagues at a WAMFT networking event:

Mill Creek:  Networking Coffee
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
"Counseling for Motherless Daughters" with Paige Tangney, M.Ed.
CEUs:  1.5 hours for LMFT, LMHC, LASW, LICSW
Cost: $15

Click here to find out more.

Bellevue:  Networking Coffee
Thursday, May 29, 2008; 10:00 a.m.  Free!
7 Steps to Recession-Proof Marketing” with Laurie Lonsdorf

Federal Way:  Networking Coffee
Fridays, Sept. 5, Dec. 5, 2008; 10:00 a.m.-noon.  Free!

Seattle:  Networking Coffee
Wednesdays, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, 2008; 9:30-11:00 a.m.  Free!

Sequim:  Networking Coffee
Monday, June 9, 2008; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Free!

Spokane:  Networking Coffee
Wednesdays, June 11, July 9, 2008; 9:00-10:30 a.m.  Free!

Vancouver:  Networking Coffee
Wednesdays, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, 2008; 9:00-10:00 a.m.  Free!

Click here to find out more about these events.

Networking Coffees and Luncheons in Bellevue, Bellingham, Federal Way, Fife, Issaquah, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Olympia, Seattle, Sequim, and VancouverTo learn more, click here

NEW PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS

Associate Referral Database:  Are you an Associate Member looking for referrals?  Or are you a Clinical Member who would like to be able to refer low-income clients?  The Associate Referral Database is a great way to connect clients with therapists and to provide new therapists with the hours they need toward licensure. 

--If you are an Associate Member and you would like to register for this program, click here to download the form.
--If you are a Clinical Member and you would like to receive a copy of the database, click here to email the WAMFT office (Note: if you previously expressed a desire to obtain this list in response to an email from our office, you do not need to email us again, the list will be send to you in the near future.)

Supervisor Database:  Are you looking for a supervisor?  If so, you can obtain a database of state-qualified supervisors, supervisors mentors, and AAMFT Approved Supervisors.

--If you would like to obtain this database, click here to email the WAMFT office.
--If you are a member and you would like to be listed on this database, click here to email the WAMFT office (Note: if you are an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, or you previously registered to be on this list, you do not need to email us again.  If you would like to register, please include whether you are a state-qualified supervisor or a supervisor mentor.)

LICENSURE REGULATION
UPDATE
New Supervision and Sexual Misconduct regulations are taking effect for LMFTs. 
Supervision rules:  Click here for an overview, or click here for the full text. 
Sexual Misconduct rules:  Click here for the full text.
 
NEWS FOR
MEMBERS

 

 


 

Becoming licensed and understanding supervisory guidelines:  Are you starting the process of becoming a Licensed MFT but unsure of the new rules?  Click here for a license process checklist.  To find out more about licensing guidelines, exams, and renewal information, click here to visit the Department of Health web site.

WAMFT Listserv:  All WAMFT members are invited to join the member listserv.  Share practice information and network with your peers.  Click here to join wamft4u@yahoo.com.

Member Directory:  If you are a WAMFT member and would like to receive an Excel file with all member contact information, please email WAMFT.

Advertising:  WAMFT members receive reduced rates to advertise either in the newsletter or on our website.  Click here for details on how to advertise.

RESOURCES
for members and the public

Apply for Continuing Education Units (CEUs):  If you are planning to conduct an educational event, WAMFT can approve CEUs for your participants.  Click here to download the CEU Application Form or contact WAMFT for more information.

Reach WAMFT Members:  You can reach more than 800 Marriage and Family Therapists throughout Washington by advertising in the WAMFT newsletter or this website, or by purchasing a mailing list.  Click here for more information.

Book Reviews by PLU Students:  Click here to read book reviews by students of the Pacific Lutheran University MFT department.  Our thanks to the students and faculty for volunteering their time and effort for this project!

THE WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

MISSION

We network, educate, and advocate for the enrichment of our members, the advancement of our profession, and the health of our communities.

VISION

We are a vibrant professional community and a leader in promoting healthy relationships and well-being for all individuals, couples, and families.

The Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT) is a division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the professional organization representing over 24,000 qualified marriage and family therapists in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

WAMFT represents the interests of its more than 1,000 members, as well as the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy within the state of Washington. The profession is licensed in the state to specialize in marital and family issues.

Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
P.O. Box 2276
Bellingham, Washington 98227
Phone: Toll-free 1-888-553-1228
Fax: 1-888-553-1228
Email: wamft@wamft.org

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