Spring Forward Into the 2026 WAMFT Annual Conference at Great Wolf Lodge
- Claudia Johnson, LMFT
- 34 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Now that we’ve sprung forward, it feels like the perfect time to look ahead to fall. We’re excited to invite our community to the 2026 WAMFT Annual Conference, taking place September 25–26, 2026, at the beautiful Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington.
This year’s conference theme, Roots for Connection: Deepening Systemic Practice in Changing Times, invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the foundations of systemic practice. As therapists navigate shifting social landscapes, evolving clinical needs, and new professional challenges, our community becomes an essential place to gather, learn, and grow together.
The WAMFT Annual Conference is an opportunity to strengthen our professional roots, deepen clinical knowledge, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues across Washington and beyond.
We invite you to join us as:
An attendee
A presenter
A sponsor or exhibitor
A community partner
GROUP discounts available - email president-elect@wamft.org for more information.
A Conference the Whole Family Can Enjoy
We’re thrilled to host this year’s conference at Great Wolf Lodge, a venue known for creating spaces where both learning and connection can thrive. Great Wolf Lodge offers a welcoming environment for conference attendees while also making it easy to bring family along. The resort features a large indoor water park, family activities, and comfortable lodging, all in one place.
Even better: access to the water park is included with your room reservation, making it easy to combine professional development with a little family fun. Whether you attend on your own, with colleagues, or with your family, we hope this setting creates space for both professional inspiration and personal renewal.
Location:
reat Wolf Lodge
20500 Old Hwy 99 SW
Centralia, WA 98531
Conference Dates:
September 25–26, 2026
WAMFT attendees can take advantage of a special conference room block and discounted rate.
Reservation process: Call the Great Wolf Customer Contact Center at 1-800-640-9653 or visit their website at www.greatwolf.com.
Check in: Sept 24 / Check out: Sept 26
Hotel Booking Code: 2606WAMFT
We encourage you to book early, as rooms within the conference block are limited.
Submit your proposal today!
Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the evolving field of family therapy and connect with like-minded professionals. Submit your workshop or poster proposal and join us in shaping the future of systemic therapy by exploring creative approaches to dialogue and healing. We are excited to receive your innovative proposals and welcome you to an inspiring conference experience centered on connection, growth, and transformation.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
We are also excited to offer sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for organizations and businesses interested in connecting with the marriage and family therapy community.
This year we have created a variety of sponsorship tiers, making participation accessible for a wide range of partners—from private practices and small group practices to educational institutions, training programs, and larger organizations.
Sponsorship and exhibitor participation offers meaningful ways to:
Connect with therapists and mental health professionals across Washington
Increase visibility within a highly engaged professional community
Support continuing education, advocacy, and professional development for systemic therapists
You can explore all available options in our Sponsor & Exhibitor Packet.
Join Us
The WAMFT Annual Conference is more than a learning event, it is a place where our professional community gathers to share ideas, deepen relationships, and strengthen the future of systemic practice.
Together, we will continue building the roots that support connection, growth, and meaningful change in our field.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions about the conference, feel free to reach out to Claudia Johnson at president-elect@wamft.org
We’re here to help!
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