Family Therapy

The National Council on Family Relations, the NCFR Sections, and the Affiliate Councils have established modes of appreciation to recognize those individuals/groups that further the interests of the organization and/or exemplify the standards to which members aspire.These are distinguished colleagues who have unselfishly dedicated themselves to working in the family field, and have given outstanding service. NCFR provides a vehicle for honoring these people through its Awards program.

To donate to the Kathleen Briggs Award fund, click here.

Kathleen Briggs Outstanding Mentor Award

The award is to recognize an outstanding mentor of students and new professionals in the area of marriage and family therapy. This will be done in honor of Kathleen Briggs, a long-time Family Therapy Section member and leader, who was committed to mentoring marriage and family therapy graduate students and new professionals.

Best Poster Awards (One Student - One New Professional)

Family Therapy Section poster awards are intended to foster scholarly activity and to assist in identifying future leaders.

Best Paper Awards (One Student - One New Professional)

Family Therapy Section paper awards are intended to foster scholarly activity and to assist in identifying future leaders.

Lindsay L. Edwards and Ryan Seedall win Family Therapy Section Research Paper Awards

November 26, 2012

Lindsay L. Edwards wins the Family Therapy Section Best Student Research Paper Award and Ryan Seedall wins the Family Therapy Section Best New Professional Research Paper.

Amy Claridge and Erika L. Grafsky win Family Therapy Section Poster Awards

November 26, 2012

Amy Claridge wins the Family Therapy Section Best Student Poster Award and Ericka L. Grafsky wins the Family Therapy Section Best New Professional Poster Award