American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). This national organization is an umbrella group for marriage and family therapists. MFT students are required to join as student members. Others may join as affiliate members.
American Education Research Association (AERA). This national organization includes special interest groups organized for those engaged in research in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, and Counseling Psychology.
American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA). This national organization serves family therapists.
Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists (AMCAP). This organization serves the needs of LDS mental health practitioners in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, psychiatry, etc. AMCAP is an independent, professional organization not sponsored by the LDS church.
Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education (CMFCE). This organization provides marriage related resources and programs. Their annual conference is called "Smart Marriages."
Gerontological Society of America (GSA). This national organization is a broad, multidisciplinary group of scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators, students, policy makers, and other professionals united by their interest in aging adults.
International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling (IAMFC). IAMFC is a division of the American Counseling Association.
International Family Therapy Association (IFTA). This international organization is committed to expanding family therapy and research worldwide.
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). This national organization is a broad, multidisciplinary group of scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators, students, clergy, policy makers, and other professionals united by their interest in families. Membership can include subscription opportunities for two premier family journals: Journal of Marriage and the Family and Family Relations.
Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). This national organization is a broad, multidisciplinary group of scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators, students, policy makers, and other professionals united by their interest in children’s well-being.
Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA). This national organization is a broad, multidisciplinary group of scholars, researchers, practitioners, educators, students, policy makers, and other professionals united by their interest in adolescence.
Utah Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (UAMFT). This organization is the regional affiliate of AAMFT.
Utah Council on Family Relations (UCFR). This organization is the regional affiliate of NCFR.