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The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and was chartered in 1989. IAMFC embraces a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of the families we serve.

Our membership includes counselors, mental health counselors, marriage and family counselors and therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists. Elements common to members include professional training in counseling or a closely related area, additional training in marriage and family counseling and therapy, and an interest and involvement in working directly or tangentially with couple and family systems.

IAMFC is an organization that promotes excellence in the practice of couples and family counseling by:

Creating and disseminating first-class publications and media products
Providing a forum for exploration of family-related issues
Involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals in our activities
Emphasizing collaborative efforts.
IAMFC has established the most rigorous training standards in marriage and family counseling; an international journal in family counseling, The Family Journal; a professional set of ethical standards, professional videos, and print resources. IAMFC is a modern, non political organization that respects cultural differences, diversity, and sister professional associations.

IAMFC encourages counselors to think systemically and to advocate for the worth and dignity of all families.

Benefits of membership include:

Subscription to The Family Journal and instant access to all archived issues
Subscription to The Family Digest (electronic newsletter)
Networking with other counseling professionals
Professional advocacy and public policy initiatives
Opportunities for leadership and mentoring
CEU opportunities

WEBINARS We are bringing back our monthly webinars, featuring workshops on social justice in systems work as well as ethics. These webinars are free to members and only $10 for non-members.	PODCAST Introducing the Official Podcast of IAMFC: The Reframe Episode 23, featuring an interview with Dr. Gerald Corey, is now available for free in Anchor, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn.	EMERGING LEADERS The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors will soon accepting applications for the 2024-2025 IAMFC Emerging Leaders Program.	ANNUAL CONFERENCE We are excited to announce the 2024 IAMFC World Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida: "Relational Health is Mental Health" Save the Date: February 1 - February 3, 2024


AWARDS The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors will soon announce the opening of the nomination process for the 2024 IAMFC Awards.	GRANTS IAMFC will soon be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for research programs that specifically address exploration, counseling, and training on family-related issues.	NEWSLETTER The Family Digest is a newsletter aimed at keeping IAMFC membership up to date on the current activities of the organization and abreast of news and developments that are affecting the field, from changes in mental health legislation to workshops, institutes, and other professional development opportunities across the U.S. and around the world. The newsletter also features brief articles on issues relating to marital and family counseling.	PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE It is an honor to serve as your IAMFC President. It is a two-year term, and I look forward to our work together.