MFP Highlights

AAMFT Alumna Debbie Manigat Publishes Article Focused on Narrative Philosophy of Supervision.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Alumna, Debbie Manigat, DMFT, LMFT has published an article in The Family Journal titled, “Narrative Philosophy of Supervision: Isomorphic Journey of Discovery and Identity.” The article shares a framework on having a collaborative, compassionate, and contemplative lens that includes the voice of the family system and scaffolds the development of the trainee. Dr. Debbie is a mental health therapist and activist; an existential family therapist, wellness counselor and freedom coach; and an adjunct professor and educator.

ANA issues a Racial Reckoning Statement.
On June 11, 2022, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly, the governing and official voting body of ANA, took historic action to begin a journey of racial reckoning by unanimously voting “yes” to adopt the ANA Racial Reckoning Statement. This statement is a meaningful first step for the association to acknowledge its own past actions that have negatively impacted nurses of color and perpetuated systemic racism. For more information, please read the frequently asked questions.