1. Thinking about joining the Association for Family Therapy?

2. What is the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT)? AFT is the leading organisation for family and systemic psychotherapists and practitioners in the UK. www.aft.org.uk

3. About AFT AFT is a registered charity. AFT works to benefit the public by promoting effective family therapy and systemic services. AFT also promotes high standards of professional trainings and practice. AFT also published Context magazine and the Journal of Family Therapy.

4. About AFT AFT is the UK’s leading voice for professionals using systemic approaches to their therapeutic work. It supports professionals who are interested in, and working systemically with, families, individuals, couples, and other communities of care. AFT supports members who work in the public and independent sector services, as well as private practitioners..

5. What does AFT do? Provides a wealth of information for professionals, students and members of the public. Contributes to consultations shaping therapeutic practice and services in the UK. Supports research into family therapy and systemic practice.

6. What else does AFT do? Develops standards for family therapy training and practice Supports local AFT branches and their activities Hosts conferences and workshops

7. AFT committees AFT has several committees to help advise and support its board members, administrators and members. Branches Committee – supporting local branches CRED Committee – accrediting family therapy training courses Registration Committee – registering members Ethics Committee – exploring and advising on any ethical issues that arise Diversity Committee – exploring and advising on issues of diversity and inclusivity Professional Affairs Committee (PAC)

8. Benefits of being a member of AFT The quarterly Journal of Family Therapy. The bi-monthly magazine, Context - the news magazine of family therapy and systemic practice. A UK-wide network of local branches and workshops. Annual training conferences and workshops with subsidised rates for members.

9. More benefits of being a member of AFT The opportunity to register through AFT with UKCP as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist and/or Approved Supervisor. Helpful information sheets covering issues of practice. Information about latest job opportunities. AFT book club: members are entitled to a 20% discount on virtually all print books available from our publishing partner, Wiley. Discounts from other publishers such as Palgrave McMillan.

10. Why I’m a member… AFT keeps me in touch with what’s happening in the field and connects me with colleagues locally and around the UK.

11. Why I’m a member… AFT supports me and my practice, so it helps me to be more useful to the families I’m working with.

12. AFT Branches AFT has a flourishing network of local branches that hold workshops, meetings, and other activities. Although the branches are part of AFT, and AFT membership is encouraged, you don’t need to be an AFT member to attend branch activities. Check the AFT website www.aft.org.uk to find the branch closest to you, and enjoy the inspiration and support of being part of a local group.www.aft.org.uk

13. What my local AFT branch means to me I really enjoy our local branch meetings. It’s very encouraging to connect with other systemic practitioners and family therapists.

14. What my local AFT branch means to me I love sharing ideas, finding out how other people manage their challenges, and knowing who I can turn to when I feel a bit stuck.

15. What my local AFT branch means to me Belonging to my local Branch is an important part of my personal and professional development. I’ve learned so much from going along to the meetings and workshops.

16. Who can be a member of AFT? Student Members – any student currently training on family therapy courses. Members – qualified but not registered with UKCP via AFT, or not qualified but interested in family therapy. Registered Members – qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapists registered with UKCP through AFT. Retired or Unwaged members – concessionary rate. See the AFT website for current membership fees.

17. Why I’m a member… Being a member of AFT enriches my understanding of the families I meet everyday in my work. I enjoy the freshness and stimulation of Context and the rigour and breadth of the articles in the Journal of Family Therapy…

18. Why I’m a member… The Annual Conference grows my skills and gives me valuable CPD, as well as being a great time to meet other family therapists and friends… I find myself visiting the AFT website at least once a month for useful information…

19. Why I’m a member… Being an AFT member is great value for money! I get 4 journals, 6 Contexts, discounts on workshops and conferences, plus lots of support, help, ideas and great friends! That’s priceless!

20. AFT listens… AFT wants to know what it can do to support students training on family therapy training courses across the UK. Please let them know your needs, questions and ideas via the contact page on the website www.aft.org.uk or by phone 01925 444414. www.aft.org.uk I’d like What about…? Help! ?

21. Special rates for students! Student Members of AFT are often offered special discounts on their membership fees. So now is a good time to decide whether you are willing to be a member and to enjoy the personal and professional benefits of belonging to a professional organisation. AFT AFT? AFT

22. Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to understand more about the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK. We look forward to seeing you at some of the workshops and conferences. AFT taster video Thank You! See you soon!