NEAFAST Annual "State of Therapy" Conference
Connection Is the Intervention: Staying Human in Divided Times
DATE: October 2, 2026; 9:00am - 4:30 pm ET
6 CEs | Live In-Person
Clark University, Worcester MA
2026 presents unprecedented challenges not just for therapists and those we serve; humanity itself is under duress. Political divisions and generational gaps have created a family estrangement epidemic. State sanctioned violence is splashed across our screens while the algorithm assures addiction to them. The use and utilization of MDMA, psychedelics and even marijauna continue to be divisive in the field. Well-funded, powerful, corporate interests unduly influence the nature of our work and create barriers to care and connection. And Artificial intelligence has given birth to artificial relationships, created economic uncertainty for all and has challenged the very notion of what it means to be conscious. Following last year’s well received and attendance record-setting State of Therapy 2025: The Future of Our Profession, this conference will continue the conversation on the topics that make our all too human profession more difficult than ever.
OVERALL SCHEDULE:
- 8:45 - 9 am - Arrival/Sign In
- 9 - 9:30 am - Welcome / Introduction / Ice Breakers
- 9:30 -10:45 am - Session #1 (options TBD)
- 10:45 - 11 am - BREAK
- 11 am - 12:15 pm Session #2 (options TBD)
- 12:15 - 1:15 pm - LUNCH (Catered/Included w/ registration)
- 1:15 - 2:30 pm - Session #3 (options TBD)
- 2:30 - 2:45 pm - BREAK
- 2:45 - 4 pm - Session #4 (options TBD)
- 4 - 4:30 pm - Closing Remarks
- 4:30 - 5:30pm - Optional Connection Hour (on-site, alcohol for purchase)
WORKSHOPS:
Each workshop will follow this format:
- TED Talk-like presentation that introduces the topic
- One provocative question that will be discussed in small groups
- A large group discussion of themes that stood out from the small groups
- Additional questions and answers
Registration Fees:
The annual State of Therapy Conference includes the opportunity to learn from, connect, and collaborate with other family and systemic therapists. The following fees will give you 6 CEs, lunch, and the opportunity to network with the brightest, most talented relational therapists in New England:
Early Early Bird (June 5th- July 9th)
Pre-Licensed Member - $120.00
Member - $180.00
Non-Member - $200.00
Early Bird (July 10th- Aug 27th)
Pre-Licensed Member - $130.00
Member - $190.00
Non-Member - $210.00
Regular Registration (Aug 28th- Oct 1st)
Pre-Licensed Member - $170.00
Member - $200.00
Non-Member - $220.00
Student Members - $40 with support from the Emily Mitchell Scholarship Fund
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POLICY DISCLOSURES & PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS
This activity will be certified by the New England Association for Family and Systemic Therapy (NEAFAST) on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions for LMFT professional continuing education.
This activity will seek certification by the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc. on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions for LMHC professional continuing education.
This activity will seek certification by NASW-MA for social work continuing education credits.
Please contact us at [email protected] for the status of CE accreditations.
It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.
This program is being offered independent of any commercial support or conflict of interest. Clinicians with any level of experience are welcome to participate.
Attendance Policy: All participants seeking continuing education credit must attend the entire program. NEAFAST may, in cases of medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, offer partial credit if 80% of the overall credit hours were completed. Please speak to the instructor/facilitator as soon as possible about this if necessary.
Cancellation Policy: There will be NO REFUNDS. It is the participant's responsibility to plan to attend the entirety of the conference.
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