Professional membership in the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) brings with it many opportunities. As a member, one has access to first-class publications and media products, forums for discussing family-related issues involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals, and also national certification in the field of family counseling by the National Credentialing Academy (NCA).

IAMFC members also have the opportunity to engage in special interest networks for specific population issues. Participants have on-line discussions, network with others who have similar research interests, often leading to writing partnerships, and help to disseminate the latest information in the field. Some topics of interest include Blended Families; Counseling Offenders; Separation and Divorce Counseling; Substance Abuse; Mediation; MFT Training; Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues; Military Families; Sexual Offenders; Systemic Interventions in Mental Illness; Survivors of Sexual Abuse; Family Interventions in Schools; Multicultural Counseling; and Families and Violence. If you are interested in joining an Interest Group network, please contact Karen Eriksen, Ph.D. at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additionally, professional members also enjoy the following benefits of membership:

• Excellent Liability Insurance through CPH & Associates.
• Subscription to The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families
• Subscription to The Family Digest (dispersed three times a year to all members)
• Various opportunities for professional growth and leadership through participation in IAMFC sponsored activities.
• Support through interactions with professionals who share similar ideas and concerns.
• Family Therapy Certification information through IAMFC's affiliation with NCA
• Books and monographs
• Distinguished Presenter Series Videos
• Learning Institutes
• Access to the IAMFC Internet forum
• Participation in Interest Groups
• Internet Courses
• Professional Advocacy
• Public Policy Initiatives
• Membership Certificates
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Opportunities for Leadership and Mentoring