TAMFT 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

2025 Annual TAMFT Conference: Shaping the Future: Advancing Relationships Through Systemic Advocacy
This year’s conference is dedicated to grounding Texas MFTs and friends of the field in systemic theory and practice. Our workshops and keynote speakers will be intentionally curated to invigorate and challenge the unique minds of systemic thinkers.
This annual conference, coupled with the ongoing tradition of Day at the Dome, will allow TAMFT members to connect with local legislators and advocate for bills and policies that directly impact the mental health of families and the systems we serve.

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11:15am CST

Systemic Advocacy in Gender Affirming Therapy

Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST

Phoenix

This session explores ethical obligations of MFTs around gender affirming care and systemic advocacy. Grounded in the AAMFT Code of ethics, attendees will explore ethical and legal considerations, avenues for advocacy in and out of the therapeutic relationship and the profound implications of gender affirming care.

Speakers

Bernadette Solorzano

Kelsey Penn

Alexis Hassan

Thursday February 27, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Phoenix

Ethics

2:15pm CST

Ethical Considerations for DACA Clients

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST

Phoenix

This session explores the ethical and legal complexities of working with DACA recipients and immigrant, mixed-status families. Key issues include confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and access to care. Attendees will learn practical strategies to provide culturally competent, equitable, and legally sound therapy to DACA recipients and their families.

Speakers

Dr. Cameron Brown

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech: Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy

Dr. Brown is an assistant professor of couple, marriage, and family therapy at Texas Tech University and an AAMFT-approved supervisor. Dr. Brown's developing program of research is focused on understanding romantic relationship dynamics. Within this focus, he primarily studies two... Read More →

Kendall Moffett

Chrystal Aranda

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Phoenix

Ethics

3:45pm CST

Ethical Considerations For Immigrant Minors

Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST

Phoenix

This workshop explores the unique ethical challenges therapists face when working with immigrant populations. This includes cultural competency, confidentiality, client autonomy, and legal complexities. Participants will learn methods for upholding ethical standards while addressing the unique needs of these communities.

Speakers

Soon Cho

M.S.W., CMFT Doctorate Student, Texas Tech University

I have a counseling psychology and social work background. I used to work with North Korean refugees and studied their trauma and recovery processes. When I came to the United States, I researched domestic violence among Korean immigrants. Now, in my doctorate program, I am interested... Read More →

Jaden Lee

Matthew Nunez

CMFT Master's Student, Texas Tech University

I am a current CMFT Master's student. My professional goals are to teach and mentor future clinicians as a professor in an MFT graduate program and contribute to the field by filling gaps in existing research. Specifically, I am interested in working with and researching couples and... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Phoenix

Ethics