AFT, the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, is a registered charity working to benefit the public by promoting effective family therapy and systemic services and high standards of professional training and practice.
Our Vision
To promote professional excellence and to raise the visibility of family therapy and systemic practice, both nationally and internationally.
Our Mission
Our mission is setting and supporting professional standards through our work as the professional membership organisation for
Family and Systemic Psychotherapy and Systemic Practice.
Our Key Functions
Training and Practice
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Accredit professional family and systemic training courses run by external training providers
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Support qualified family and systemic psychotherapists with application to the UKCP register and maintaining the requirements
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Support all members with systemic skills and knowledge development with resources and guidance
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Develop workforce training in systemic practice for key services
Consultation
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Work with the media to promote understanding of family therapy and systemic practice
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Contribute to major consultations shaping the future of therapeutic practice and services in the UK
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Consult with organisations, politicians and policy makers, professional registration bodies and training institutions throughout the UK and Europe
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Provide information and resources for people considering therapy
Advertising
Provide advertisements for family and systemic:
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Job listings
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Events
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Training courses
Evidence Based Practice
- Promote and develop research within the field and SCORE
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Publish the acclaimed Journal of Family Therapy and Context magazine
