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2012 Annual Clinical Conference

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Therapy with the Brain in Mind: Applications of Interpersonal Neurobiology to Trauma and Healing

March 1-3, 2012

Doubletree Hotel, Overland Park, Kansas

KAMFT is pleased to announce our upcoming Annual Clinical Conference on March 1-3, 2012.  Beginning on Thursday, March 1st, preconference workshops on clinical supervision and another on ethics titled, Ethical Issues of Therapists’ Involvement in Social Networking, will be offered.

On Friday and Saturday, March 2-3rd, our conference keynote speaker, Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, will explore ways to integrate the discoveries of neuroscience with the art of psychotherapy.  Additional opportunities for networking and sharing ideas for research and clinical practice will be available through the following:

  • Student and New Professional Poster Presentations (during conference breaks on Friday)
  • KAMFT Networking and Awards Luncheon with our guest speaker, Dr. Tom Hawk, Executive Director of the Behavioral Science Regulatory Board of Kansas (Friday at Noon)
  • Clinical Supervisor Breakfast (Saturday morning)
  • Student Breakfast (Saturday morning)

Conference information and costs are available under the Events tab on this website.  Early bird discounts for conference registration are available through February 18th.

REGISTER NOW ONLINE - Note:  When members sign in to the website, a list of conference attendees is available to help you to arrange carpooling to the conference.

Registration for this event is now closed.  You may still register at the door.

Our partner, the KC Play Therapy Institute, will be providing a workshop to train those interested in Play Therapy during our conference at the Doubletree.  Information and registration for that workshop is located on their website.

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Students KAMFT is invested in providing the support and resources for students as they train to become the next generation of effective family therapists. Student Members are a vital part of the KAMFT organization.  Membership and involvement in KAMFT serves as a launching pad for a successful and prominent career as an MFT.  KAMFT encourages student participation in the organization through volunteer opportunities, networking, scholarship, and professional development.  Student Members will discover a variety of useful resources in this section needed to begin your journey toward licensure and achieving a successful clinical practice. Read the Full Story
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