UAMFT-Approved Continuing Education Opportunities

Approved Events

The following events have received approval from the UAMFT Continuing Education committee for CE credits for Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of Utah. Click on each link to learn more about individual events. 

For more information about the CE Approval Process, click here.

Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems

September 11-12, 2025 | 13 General CE hours | Offered either online OR at the Karen Gail Miller Conference Center 9750 S 300 W Sandy, UT 84070

Presenter: Frank Anderson, MD

Spend two immersive days learning directly from Dr. Frank Anderson, a psychiatrist, IFS trainer, and trauma specialist, as he bridges the gap between neuroscience and Internal Family Systems therapy. Whether you’re new to IFS or looking to refine your expertise, this workshop will equip you with practical tools to help clients heal more effectively.

Intimate Exposure: What Our Sexual Relationships Reveal About Us

September 12, 2025 | 5 General CE hours | 250 W Center St #101 Provo, Utah 84601

Presenter: Jennifer Finlayson-Fife PhD, LCMHC

In long-term relationships, sexual behavior serves as a revealing lens through which a couple's functioning can be observed. As practitioners, we can glean valuable insights from these intimate interactions and use what they expose to work with a couple’s (often shared) anxiety around desire, openness, and intimate connection.

Bridging the Gap: An IFS Informed Training to Advance Basic Knowledge Before Level 1 Certification

Part 1:  September 18, Part 2: September 25 | 2 General CE hours | Virtual

Presenter: Nicole von Niederhausern, LMFT

This program is a 2 part live interactive video conference meeting that spans two evenings a week apart. The first day will cover information all the learning objectives, while the second day (a week later to give clinicians time to practice these skills and come back with questions) will be focused on answering questions, exploring stuck points, and practicing through role plays.

Clinicians will be able to:

• Identify and differentiate between Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles within client systems, using IFS language and framework.
• Demonstrate the ability to locate, access, and maintain Self-energy in the therapeutic relationship, even in the presence of intense client Parts.
• Guide clients in establishing relationships with their protective Parts, promoting internal trust and healing.
• Facilitate unburdening processes with clients in a safe, structured, and ethically sound manner.
• Recognize and work skillfully with therapist Parts that may arise during sessions, enhancing therapeutic presence and clarity.
• Adapt the IFS model to a variety of clinical presentations, including trauma and relational challenges.

Artificial Intelligence in the Therapist's Chair: Ethics, Practice, and Progress

September 19, 2025 | 3 MFT-Specific Ethics CE hours | Virtual

Presenters: Megan Story-Chavez, PhD, LMFT & Sarah Stroup, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming mental healthcare, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges for therapists. This workshop, "Artificial Intelligence in the Therapist's Chair: Ethics, Practice, and Progress," provides essential knowledge for navigating this evolving landscape. Participants will explore the current and future applications of AI in therapy, including assessment, support, and treatment planning. The training will equip mental health professionals with practical insights into evaluating AI tools, understanding their capabilities and limitations, and integrating them responsibly into their practice while maintaining the crucial therapeutic relationship.

A core focus of the workshop will be the critical ethical and legal considerations surrounding AI in therapy. Participants will delve into issues of client privacy, algorithmic bias, informed consent, and professional accountability. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, attendees will learn to identify potential risks and develop strategies for ethical and responsible AI implementation. This forward-thinking training will empower therapists to critically assess the progress of AI in mental health and confidently navigate its integration to enhance client care and professional practice.

S.A. Lifeline Virtual Conference

November 7-8, 2025 | 8 General CE hours | Offered Online 

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