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Membership
How do I access my profile and make changes to my account information?
First, click "Log in" at the top of the page. Once you're logged in, you should see "{Your Name}", "Change password" and "Log out" at the top of each page. Click on your name to be redirected to your membership profile. From there, you can edit your information and find previous membership and event registration payments. You can also edit your privacy settings. If you're in our public directory, any information that is set to "Anybody" will be posted on your public directory profile. If you wish to be included in our public directories, submit your information for approval on the directory pages (see question below for instructions).
How do I request to be included in the public directories on the Austin AMFT website?
How do I change the information displayed on the public directories on the Austin AMFT website?
You must be a member to be included in our directories. To edit your information, log in to your membership account. You can then click on your name in the top right hand corner of the page where you will be directed to your profile. From there, click 'Edit profile' to edit the information to be included in the online directory. Be sure to click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page, and your directory listing will automatically be updated.
Will I be notified if my membership is expiring?
You'll receive three emails regarding membership expiration. One 14 days before your expiration date, another 7 days before your membership expires, and a final email on the day of your membership expiration.
How do I renew my membership?
First, click "Log in" at the top of the page. Once you're logged in, you should see "{Your Name}", "Change password" and "Log out" at the top of each page. Click on your name to be redirected to your membership profile. Click on the renewal button. Here you will be able to update your contact information and member directory information. If you have a discount code, enter it at the bottom of this page to receive your discount. Click “Update and next.” Once you review and confirm your information and pay the membership fee, your membership renewal is complete!
How do I sign up for Austin AMFT's listserv/Google email group, Austin AMFT Member Connection?
If you're a current member and have not received an invite to our exclusive Members-Only email group, please send an email to austinamftboard@gmail.com requesting an invitation to join the Austin AMFT Member Connection email group. You will then receive an email invite and can click the link to join the group. This group provides a line of engagement with other members in the Austin AMFT community, as well as a way to share knowledge and resources such as job announcements, office space, clinical and licensure questions, requests for resources and referrals, trainings, practice marketing and announcements, and more!
Events & CEU's
How many CEUs are offered for events?
You will earn 1 CEU hour for attending our regular monthly events (January-June & September-November) and 3 CEUs for attending our annual ethics event in August. Each event registration page will list the amount of CEU hours to be earned for that particular event.
How many CEUs are offered per year?
Austin AMFT currently hosts 9 1-hour CE events the second Friday of each month from January-June and September-November. Each August, we host a 3-hour Ethics CE event. If you attend all of these events throughout the year, you may earn 12 CEUs per year.
I'm a member trying to sign up for an event, and I'm unable to select membership pricing. How do I sign up for an event as a member?
In order to receive membership pricing for our events, you must be a paid member through our website. If you're not already a member, click here to join. If you are a member, you must be logged in to your account to be able to select the membership pricing options for our events. If you are a member and you sign up for an event at a non-member rate you will not be issued a refund.
I'm a student attending an in-person event for the first time and wish to receive my free lunch. How can I register for an event?
For events where lunch will be served, if you're a student registering for an in-person event for the first time, lunch is on us! Just be sure to register for the event accordingly so we know you're coming. Each time you come to an event and bring a student guest, you and your guest will each receive a free lunch!
Are CE events recorded and accessible afterward?
Yes! If you're a current member, you will have access to up to 2 years of past CE event recordings. Upon logging in, you will find these under "For Therapists" > "Members Only - Speaker Presentations" | www.austinamft.org/speaker-presentations. You must be logged in to access. These recordings will not be accessible to non-members. If you're a non-member and want to gain access to our online library of CE event recordings, you may do so by becoming a member!
Where can I find the Zoom link for an event?
and find the registration page for your specific event. Scroll down to find the "Zoom Event Link".
Where can I find the CEU Evaluation Form for a CE event?
The CEU Evaluation Form required to obtain your CEU Certificate will be shared with you during the event. If you're a member watching the CE presentation at a later date, you will find the evaluation form on our recordings page at www.austinamft.org/speaker-presentations. You must be logged in to access.How do I receive my CEU certificate?
You must complete the CEU Evaluation Form for the event to receive CE credit for all events. If you are a member and wish to receive credit for watching a recording of a past CE Event, you will still need to complete the evaluation form found on our recordings page at www.austinamft.org/speaker-presentations. Note that CEU cerificates are manually generated by our Secretary and may take up to 5-7 business days to receive. If you have not received your certificate after this time period, please reach out at austinamftboard@gmail.com to inquire.
Will a CEU count for my specific licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, Psychologist)?
All CE events are approved for LMFTs, LPCs, and LCSWs. All live CE events are approved for psychologists. Pyschologists may not receive credit for watching CEU recordings due to board licensure requirements pertaining to test-taking after a recorded event.
advertising
I would like to submit an advertisement to Austin AMFT's newsletter and/or website. Where can I submit information?
Advertising is no longer available through the Austin AMFT organization's newsletter or website, paid or otherwise.
If you would like to advertise, we invite you to become a member and take advantage of our newest membership benefit, our exclusive Members-Only email group! This group provides a line of engagement with other members in the Austin AMFT community, as well as a way to share knowledge and resources such as job announcements, office space, clinical and licensure questions, requests for resources and referrals, trainings, practice marketing and announcements, and more! Once you have become an Austin AMFT member, please send an email to austinamftboard@gmail.com requesting an invitation to join the Austin AMFT Member Connection email group.