A Message from CCSU

CTAMFT is always proud to offer its members information on new programs.

CCSU now offers a weekend cohort track in the MFT Program. Please see the attached flyer  (Weekend flyer Summer 2016 – General (rev 12-10-15) for more information.

 

Student Corner

2015 Pamela N. Griffin Scholarship – Application Deadline Extended

Would you like to attend the 2015 national AAMFT Conference next fall in Austin, TX? Or perhaps the CTAMFT’s Annual Spring Conference April 30 – May 1, 2015 in Trumbull, Connecticut? Here’s how you can apply to receive either $500 for the national conference or full admission to CTAMFT’s 2015 Annual Spring Conference!

Pamela N. Griffin established a trust to award scholarships to MFT students entering the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. The intent of the scholarship is to support students wishing to attend CTAMFT, AAMFT and other MFT conferences.

The amount to be awarded in 2015 will be $1,250 – and distributed in two ways:

1. One (1) award of $500.00 for the 2015 AAMFT National Conference (or another MFT conference of applicant’s preference).
2. Five (5) awards of $150 to one student member from each MFT program in CT (i.e., one student will be selected from each of the following programs: SCSU, UConn, University of Saint Joseph, CCSU and Fairfield University) to attend CTAMFT’s annual conference on April 30 – May 1, 2015.

Please link here to learn more about this scholarship, as well as to download a copy of the application. The application deadline is Saturday, February 28, 2015.

Call for Posters, 2015

The Poster Session Committee invites the submission of proposals for poster presentations during the 2015 CTAMFT Annual Conference “The Couples Experience: Therapy Comes Alive!” The poster session will take place on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 12:30-1:30pm at the Trumbull Marriott. Presenters will be asked to stand by their poster during the poster session to respond to comments and questions posed by conference attendees.

A poster may be about research findings, clinical interventions, or any topic of interest to Marriage and Family Therapists. Posters can include text, charts, tables or other graphic representations suitable for conveying the message. We encourage posters that are creative and that address current issues or trends in the marriage and family therapy field. Teams may submit posters if at least one member of the team will be present during the poster session at the Annual Conference on May 1, 2015.

Posters will be based upon the quality and relevance of the proposed presentation. Poster Committee members will hold a blind review of submissions, with preference given to submissions that are consistent with the Annual Conference theme, “The Couples Experience: Therapy Comes Alive!” Accepted presenters will be notified by March 1, 2015 and must confirm attendance by March 15, 2015.

Four posters will be selected as recipients of the 2015 Poster Awards. Each poster category award winner will receive a cash prize of $100. The Poster Award categories are: Best Research-Based Poster, Best Clinically-Based Poster, Best Poster Related to Conference Theme, and Best Poster by a Clinical Fellow. The Poster Committee and CTAMFT Board will evaluate accepted posters being considered for the Poster Awards during the Annual Conference.

Completed applications shall consist of the “Poster Session Proposal Form,” which includes the “Poster Presenter Agreement.”

Posters selected for presentation must be no larger than 36” x 48”. In addition, each presenter should bring a sign-up sheet for conference participants who may want more information about their poster. For additional information about poster requirements, please contact the Poster Session Committee Chairs: Dr. Nicole O’Brien and Dr. Erica Hartwell at posters@ctamft.org.

Email the completed Proposal Form/Agreement to: posters@ctamft.org by February 1, 2015.

CTAMFT Final Call for 2013 Poster Submissions

CALL FOR POSTER PROPOSALS

Poster Guide

2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 25-26, 2013
Mystic Marriott, Mystic, CT
Submission Deadline: January 15, 2013

The Poster Session Committee invites the submission of proposals for poster presentations during the 2013 CTAMFT Annual Conference. Posters will be prominently displayed during the Annual Conference. In addition, presenters will be asked to stand by their poster during the poster session to respond to comments and questions posed by conference attendees. Posters will be presented on Friday April 26th, the second day of the Conference.

A poster may be about research findings, clinical interventions,or any topic of interest to marriage and family therapists. Posters can include text, charts, tables, or other graphic representations suitable for conveying the message. Check out a great guide here. We encourage posters that are creative and that address current issues in the field of family therapy. While the Poster Session is used to enhance the scope of information offered by the conference, posters that include work with children or families are encouraged.

Anyone who plans to attend the CTAMFT Annual Conference is welcome to submit a poster as a way to enhance the conference experience. Teams of researchers or clinicians may submit posters if at least one member of the team will be present at the Annual Conference. Posters will be selected based upon the quality and relevance of the proposed presentation, with preference given first to CTAMFT members, next to individuals and organizations in Connecticut, and finally to out-of-state presenters. Accepted presenters will be notified by February 15, 2013 and must confirm their attendance by March 1, 2013.

A complete Call for Posters Proposals can be found on CTAMFT.org.

More information is also available by contacting: Dr. Rachel Tambling, Poster Committee Chair

CTAMFT Call for Poster Submissions

CALL FOR POSTER PROPOSALS
2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 25-26, 2013
Mystic Marriott, Mystic, CT

Submission Deadline: January 15, 2013

The Poster Session Committee invites the submission of proposals for poster presentations during the 2013 CTAMFT Annual Conference. Posters will be prominently displayed during the Annual Conference. In addition, presenters will be asked to stand by their poster during the poster session to respond to comments and questions posed by conference attendees. Posters will be presented on Friday April 26th, the second day of the Conference.

A poster may be about research findings, clinical interventions,or any topic of interest to marriage and family therapists. Posters can include text, charts, tables, or other graphic representations suitable for conveying the message. We encourage posters that are creative and that address current issues in the field of family therapy. While the Poster Session is used to enhance the scope of information offered by the conference, posters that include work with children or families are encouraged.

Anyone who plans to attend the CTAMFT Annual Conference is welcome to submit a poster as a way to enhance the conference experience. Teams of researchers or clinicians may submit posters if at least one member of the team will be present at the Annual Conference. Posters will be selected based upon the quality and relevance of the proposed presentation, with preference given first to CTAMFT members, next to individuals and organizations in Connecticut, and finally to out-of-state presenters. Accepted presenters will be notified by February 15, 2013 and must confirm their attendance by March 1, 2013.

A complete Call for Posters Proposals can be found on CTAMFT.org.

More information is also available by contacting: Dr. Rachel Tambling, Poster Committee Chair