Virginia Association for Marriage and family therapy
The Relationship Experts
president's messagesStay informed with monthly updates from VAMFT's president. Here, you'll find insights, reflections, and key announcements that shape our vision and mission. Check back each month for the latest message! |
Julia Sayer(President) |
February Message |
Hello, Everyone- I have been reflecting on the value of community lately, in my professional and personal life. I walk with a group, I belong to a community organization that offers shared goals, I have participated in professional consultation groups – and, as for all of you, experienced VAMFT as a professional “home,” where everyone speaks our shared systemic language. This has been especially evident with our community recently: at the trainings and Palaver, I enjoyed the shared experience of “shop talk” – collaborative learning, and, by the way, being the student of a former student at our recent webinar! Short analysis: community helps us. It affords a sense of belonging, of shared experience, the safety of familiarity: safe harbor! |
January Message |
Hello and Happy New Year, Everyone- I am pleased to be working with the VAMFT Board once again. First, much appreciation and gratitude to Wally Scott, our Past-President, for his service, knowledge, grace and humor; he continues to offer the Board invaluable guidance during this transition. Laurie Wilson, our new Executive Director, is a force of nature, a combination of idealist, pragmatist and consummate administrator; and we all are benefiting from the depth and breadth of Arnold Woodruff’s experience, as he continues his work as Treasurer and advocate. We have a Board avidly interested in working with Virginia MFT’s and associated practitioners – they are motivated toward growth, participation and the investment of their time... |