GAMFT Events

September 2024

 

SEPTEMBER SOCIAL – HOSTED BY THE GAMFT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE 

Join us the GAMFT Diversity & Inclusion Committee for an in-person social in the park with light refreshments. Networking encouraged! Please feel free to bring business cards or information about your practice.

  • Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Time: 2pm to 4pm
  • Location: The Pavilion at Mason Mill Park, 1400 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

Note: For reference, the pavilion is next to the playground. Parking is available in front of the pavilion and across the street. There will be picnic tables, but please feel free to bring a chair if you need to guarantee a seat.

VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT – EAST GA CHAPTER – Parenting Principles for Navigating Teens, Temperament, and Technology

Join the East GA Chapter (virtually!) for this event.

  • Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Time: 11am to 1pm
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom
  • Presenter: Dr. Shatavia Thomas, LMFT
  • CEs: 2 Core CEUs
  • Investment: $30
  • To register: email kshawburch@aol.com

 

October 2024

 

Armour Lecture in partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine

Becoming a Neurodivergent Affirming MFT

Many therapists feel inadequate to work with individuals diagnosed with autism and their families. Additionally, many families report difficulty finding a therapist who understands their experiences. Join GAMFT and the Mercer University School of Medicine to learn more about how to support clients and families on the topic of neurodivergence.

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 25, 2024, 9am to 4:30pm
  • Extra half day for students: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:30am to 12pm
  • Location: Mercer University School of Medicine – Macon, GA
  • CEs: 6 Core CE hours for MFTs (pending)
  • Investment: $150 for members / $180 for non-members / $50 for students
  • Presenter: Dr. Justin S. Romney
  • Click here to register! 

 

November 2024

 

Supervision, Networking & Membership Coffee House Chat – In-person events! 

Are you a supervisor or supervisee looking to connect with others? Or just looking to learn more about GAMFT? Join us for an in-person networking event — hosted at two locations for your convenience.

This is a great opportunity to meet new colleagues in your area for supervision services, client referrals, and to build out your colleague support network. Feel free to purchase a coffee and/ or snacks and mingle with us at the Atlanta or Columbus location.

  • Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
  • Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • TWO Locations:
    • Atlanta: Panera Bread – 3714 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342
      • Hosted by Kelly Stephens, LMFT, GAMFT Supervision Committee & Drew Phillips, LMFT, GAMFT Membership Chair, AAMFT Supervisor Candidate
    • Columbus: Midtown Coffee House – 1342 13th Street, Columbus, GA 31901
    • Hosted by Ashley Morgan, LMFT, GAMFT Supervision Committee, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
  • Free event, no need to RSVP. Drop by, we’d love to see you!

 

April 2025

 

SAVE THE DATE – SPRING CONFERENCE 2025 IN PERSON EVENT

Join us for our FIRST in-person GAMFT event since 2019! In addition to the main event, attendees can look forward to pre- and post-conference workshops, networking, socializing, and self-care events

  • Dates: April 25-April 27, 2025
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia – The Westin Perimeter North
  • Theme: Building Connection and Community
  • Speaker: Dr. Steve Simms and faculty from Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center
  • Click here to learn more! 

 

Stay tuned for even more events!