The Academy hosts two national multi-day events each year with continuing-education credits available.

The Institute & Conference is held each autumn, usually at an urban conference center.

The Summer Workshop (for members only) is typically held in a retreat-like setting. There is usually an abundance of optional free time events scheduled to provide opportunities to try new activities while socializing with friends and forming new professional and personal relationships.

Institute & Conference 2025

Out of Time

October  15 – 19, 2025

Baltimore, MD


Co-Chairs:

Jessica A. McMillan, MA LMFT
Erin McCarthy, LICSW

Summer Workshop 2026

The Playful Path:
Exploring Authentic Connection

June  24 – 28, 2026

Callaway Gardens, GA


Tri-Chairs:

Daryl Gincherman, LCPC
Maria Thestrup, PhD
Ellen Connell, PsyD

Institute & Conference 2026

Moving Into Stillness:
Trauma and Addiction Explored

October  7 – 11, 2026

Charleston, SC


Co-Chairs:

Anthony Hampton, LISW-CP
Catherine Clemmer, LCSW