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It's All RelationalThe Test w/devrim özkan & anthony pennantAnyone in our field knows about the horrors of "The Test". The AMFTRB Licensure Exam is an essential stepping stone for the licensure process. However, it is a daunting obstacle for many and can be hard to prepare for.Our pre-clinical committee chair devrim özkan joins us today to discuss how WAMFT is helping to prepare members for the exam. She is also asking anyone that is interested in resources to reach out to her and help co-create programming to help people pass the exam.Dr. Anthony Pennant also joins to discuss h...2025-07-0224 minIt's All RelationalFinding your Ideal Client w/Marketing Expert for Therapists Sydney ShufeltIn this episode of It's All Relational, we sit down with marketing expert for therapists Sydney Shufelt to talk about how therapists can find and connect with their ideal clients. Sydney shares actionable strategies for building an authentic online presence, refining your niche without feeling boxed in, and creating marketing content that builds trusts with clients from the start. Whether you're launching a private practice or looking to freshen up your web presence during a summer slump, this conversation will help you clarify who you want to work with and how to reach them.2025-05-2925 minIt's All RelationalMember Spotlight: Kayla MooreIn this member spotlight, we’re joined by Kayla Moore, LMFT and founder of Reclaiming Stories Therapy. Kayla shares her mission to help women and couples heal from the grip of patriarchal narratives and reclaim a deeper, more connected relationship with their bodies, desires, and relational intimacy.Drawing from sacred feminine practices, Kayla empowers clients to move toward embodied pleasure, emotional freedom, and authentic connection. We explore how her work blends therapeutic insight with holistic practices that center personal agency and healing.Kayla also gives us a peek into what’s ahead—including her upcoming expans...2025-04-2434 minIt's All RelationalSpring Ethics Series Preview w/KJ GlavesOn this episode of It's All Relational we are previewing our Spring Ethics Series! Katie Jo Glaves joins to talk about our exciting offerings of Ethics trainings every Friday in May from 9-11 am. Download and Listen, and then sign up on our website!2025-04-1123 minIt's All RelationalA Labor of Love: Launching the WAMFT DirectoryDid you know: WAMFT is launching a member directory on our website on 4/15!Join former WAMFT President Dr. Michelle Finley, Program Administrator Cary Ambler, and Technology Chair Trevor White as they discuss the long and winding road to the official WAMFT directory! After years of work, WAMFT is about to go live with its member directory! This will be a value addition to your membership, as you will be able to be listed on the WAMFT website and be able to find other MFT's to refer to, look for a potential Supervisor, and use to...2025-03-2422 minIt's All RelationalMember Spotlight: Lisa Dale MillerIn this episode of It’s All Relational, we highlight WAMFT member Lisa Dale Miller! As a professional community, WAMFT recognizing that individual distress is often rooted in larger family, social, and cultural systems. Lisa’s journey, from artist to therapist, reflects this systemic perspective. Her early work with war survivors in Kosovo exposed her to the profound impact of collective trauma and the necessity of holistic healing. Now, as a therapist in Gig Harbor, she integrates Somatic Experiencing interventions with a systemic framework, helping clients not only process their personal experiences but also understand the broader forces shaping thei...2025-03-1437 minIt's All RelationalIncreasing Access to Systemic Care w/Ashley & Ashley HGIn this episode of It's All Relational, we sit down with Ashley Lacy and Ashley Haynes-Gibson, co-chairs of WAMFT’s Legislative Committee, to break down the current legislative docket and its impact on marriage and family therapy in Washington State. We discuss the key bills WAMFT is actively supporting and opposing, with a primary focus on expanding access to high-quality systemic therapy. From reimbursement rates to licensure improvements and equity in mental health care, we explore how these legislative efforts could shape the future of our field. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on advocacy, policy, and the fight fo...2025-02-2833 minIt's All RelationalA Voice for the Voiceless w/Amber LewisWelcome to the inaugural episode of It's All Relational, the official WAMFT podcast!We’re kicking off our 30-Day Hill Climb with a powerful conversation with our legislative advocate, Amber Lewis. Amber shares her journey with WAMFT and her commitment to protecting the validity of our license during this legislative session. She’s driven by her mission to be a “voice for the voiceless” and expand access to systemic care across Washington.As members, we have a crucial role to play. This 30-Day Hill Climb will give you actionable ways to support Amber’s efforts and make a...2025-02-1432 minIt's All RelationalIntroductionWe’re thrilled to introduceIt’s All Relational—the official WAMFT podcast! 🎙️✨This podcast is going to be your go-to source for:✅ Legislative advocacy updates impacting MFTs in Washington✅ Inspiring stories of members doing innovative work across the state✅ Practical ways WAMFT is supporting and advancing our professionSo hit that follow button, stay tuned for our first full episode, and remember—whether it’s advocacy, education, or the work we do every day as MFTs…It’s all relational.2025-02-1102 min