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AAFT 11th Annual Conference
It is with great pleasure that we conclude the AAFT 11th Annual Conference held in Seoul.
This year’s conference facilitated a highly meaningful exchange of ideas and fostered valuable international collaboration. We were honored to host more than 300 participants from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Hong Kong, and many other countries around the world.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all speakers, delegates, sponsors, partners, and organizing committee members for their valuable contributions. Your participation made this event both productive and memorable.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Singapore again next year as we continue to build on the momentum generated at this conference!
AAFT 12th Annual Conference
October 20 - 22, 2027 | Singapore
The 12th Annual Conference by the Asian Academy of Family Therapy (AAFT) is coming to
Singapore in 2027!
Theme: Internationally Informed, Locally Grounded, Family Focused
This 3-day conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders from across Asia and beyond to explore culturally-adapted systemic therapies. Join us for meaningful exchanges that blend globally-informed insights with deeply rooted local contexts.
More details will be announced soon — stay tuned!
Wai-Yung Lee Honored with the 2025 AAMFT Visionary Impact Award
Our Founding Clinical Director, Dr. Wai-Yung Lee has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Visionary Impact Award by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
The award celebrates three globally influential women pioneers in systemic family therapy. Dr. Lee is honored alongside Dr. Celia Falicov and Dr. Judith Landau, recognizing outstanding female leadership in the field.
Dr. Lee’s pioneering contributions include developing culturally sensitive family therapy approaches, especially for Asian and cross-cultural contexts. As Founding President of the Asian Academy of Family Therapy, Clinical Director of the Aitia Family Institute in Shanghai, and longtime collaborator with Salvador Minuchin, her innovative work has inspired therapists worldwide.
This recognition highlights growing Asian representation and diversity in global family therapy, affirming the power of inclusive systemic perspectives in mental health and relational healing.
Warm congratulations to Dr. Lee and her fellow honorees on this well-deserved honor! We are deeply proud of her remarkable legacy.
