TAMFT is excited to announce a partnership with Texas-based attorney Kenda Dalrymple, of Dalrymple, Shellhorse, Ellis & Diamond, LLP, to provide TAMFT members with answers to frequently asked legal and ethical questions and the opportunity to consult with an attorney who understands Texas law and regulations when needed.
TAMFT has received the following update from TSBEMFT to share with our members:
"Due to the response to the COVID-19 outbreak we are operating with significantly reduced staff. As a result we have been forced to suspend telephone access. This is being done so the remaining staff can devote their time strictly to processing license applications. Given the rapidly changing circumstances we cannot provide an estimate for the resumption of access to staff by telephone."
TSBEMFT can still be reached via email at the following addresses:
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for enforcing certain regulations issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, to protect the privacy and security of protected health information, namely the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (the HIPAA Rules).
Dear TAMFT members and Friends,
Governor Abbott announced on March 17 adoption of an emergency rule governing telemedicine and telehealth services provided by health professionals—specifically including mental health professionals—to reduce barriers to accessing services as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to issue an emergency rule to help improve access to care, while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists requires MFTs to have 15 hours of training to perform teletherapy. TSBEMFT has informed TAMFT that it has petitioned the Governor's Office for a suspension of the rules related to training requirements and waits for Governor Abbott's approval.
Dear Texas Marriage and Family Therapists,
The TAMFT Membership Committee is excited to share the full schedule of 2020 TAMFT Member Meet-Ups. All Meet-Ups will be held online and are free to TAMFT members. Member Meet-Ups provide 1 hour of CEU credit to TAMFT members. TAMFT will share sign up details and other information with members prior to each event. All Meet-Ups take place from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. CST. Mark your calendars for the following dates!
In TAMFT’s mission of advancement and promotion of marriage and family therapy in Texas, we look to partner with organizations who share this same goal. We are excited to share our newest partnership with Northcentral University.
Do you have a colleague who deserves to be recognized for their service to marriage and family therapy and TAMFT? Nominate them for a TAMFT Award today!
In TAMFT’s mission of advancement and promotion of marriage and family therapy in Texas, we look to partner with organizations who share this same goal. Brighter Vision is one such company, and we’re very excited today to announce our partnership with them.
If you’re not familiar, Brighter Vision specializes in making marketing simple for therapists, so you can grow your business and help more people. As a part of our partnership, all TAMFT members can now receive 2 months free off any website marketing and website package. To learn more, please click here.
This is a closed, members-only event. Not a member or needing to renew? Click here.
TAMFT is excited to announce our Call for Poster Proposals is now open for the 2020 Annual Conference!
The following boards will join the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) on September 1, 2020. In preparation for this transfer BHEC will hold a meeting on October 15, 2019. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Public comment will be accepted during the meeting, or you may view the meeting via webcast.
TAMFT is deeply saddened by the shootings that occurred in El Paso, TX, and in Dayton, OH, last weekend. Our deepest condolences are with those individuals and families who were injured or whose lives were lost in these tragedies.
