The future of systemic therapy is vibrant, creative, and ever-expanding. As Marriage and Family Therapists, we are leading the way in innovating care, transforming lives, and shaping broader conversations. From integrating diverse modalities like play therapy, art therapy, and nature therapy to advocacy work and creating new platforms on social media, and podcasts, therapists are redefining the boundaries of the profession.

 

The 2025 WAMFT Annual Fall Conference, themed “Systemic Futures: Creative Approaches to Dialogue and Healing," celebrates the bold strides our members and colleagues are making to expand systemic therapy’s reach. This year’s theme spotlights how therapists branch out, build new credentials, engage in advocacy, and amplify their voices through creative and interdisciplinary approaches.

 

Conference Highlights Include:

1. Three core tracks: Each exploring different facets of systemic therapy’s evolving future. The three tracks this year include: 

   • Expanding Systemic Therapy: Explore how therapists are embracing creative, interdisciplinary, and emerging approaches to expand their practice and impact. 

   • Healing the Healers: Self-Care, Resilience, and Growth: Therapists are often at the forefront of healing others—but how do we care for ourselves? This track focuses on therapist well-being, professional sustainability, and preventing burnout.

   • Advocacy, Justice, and Systemic Change: Systemic therapy is deeply tied to social justice and community well-being. This track explores how therapists can amplify their voices and create meaningful change. 

   • Within these tracks, presenters can apply for specialized distinctions, including

     • Sex Therapy: Proposals with a focus on sexuality and relational health that qualify for AASECT CEUs

     • Law & Ethics: Presentations covering legal and ethical considerations in systemic therapy that qualify for Ethics CEUs

2. Visionary Poster Presentations: Showcasing innovative research, groundbreaking interventions, and bold explorations of the systemic therapy landscape.

3. Collaborative Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and pioneers in systemic therapy through hybrid in-person and virtual formats, fostering creativity and collaboration.

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Join us for this two-day event at Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA, and online via the Whova platform to celebrate and explore the boundless future of systemic therapy.