NEAFAST Annual Conference 2025

State of Therapy: The Future of Our Profession

DATE: September 26, 2025; 9:00am - 4:30 pm ET
6 CEs | Live In-Person
Clark University, Worcester MA

In five short years psychotherapy has shifted from a primarily face to face practice to teletherapy as the new normal. Clinicians are now being asked to respond to new issues like virtual infidelity, and cyber bulling, while also facing the challenge of staying informed about emerging therapies like psychedelic assisted treatment. While the advances of AI have offered the possibility of new resources for clients and clinicians, it also creates new, darker concerns including Chatbots posing as live clinicians or ethical questions about AI enhanced documentation. These dramatic changes take place against the backdrop of an ever-evolving social media landscape which serves as both an incredible resource, and the cause of social unrest and political division. How will the introduction of online therapy platforms like Headway, Betterhelp, or Alma impact the work we do? What are the issues associated with new technologies like ChatGPT, social media marketing, and clinical documentation? This conference will create dialogue and seek to inform attendees of the emerging issues that impact the current and future state of our profession.

WORKSHOP OPTIONS / SCHEDULE (TBA BY 6/27)

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

The annual State of Therapy Conference includes the opportunity to learn from, network, 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:

Registration Fees:

EARLY Early bird (Before 7/4) - $160 for NEAFAST members. $180 for Non-members. 

Early Bird (Before 8/22) - $170 for NEAFAST members, $190 for Non-members

Regular Registration (through 9/25) - $180 for NEAFAST members, $200 for Non-members

Students: $40 (Through the Emily Mitchell Scholarship Fund, which includes one year of NEAFAST membership)

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