Working closely with the chair and all
the UK branches, I have responsibility for co-ordinating branches meetings and ensuring a close connection between the AFT office and our AFT members, who work tirelessly to promote systemic practice.
Melanie Wood – regulations offi cer Email: admin@aſt
.org.uk As regulations officer, I manage
Kathi Ozmaya – accreditation offi cer, branches and CRED Email:
office@aft.org.uk
Coming from a medico-legal
background, I joined AFT in February 2019 to co-ordinate the function of the accreditations committee which provides a framework for accrediting courses in family and systemic psychotherapy and in systemic practice (from foundation to supervision level) and to act as an administrative officer for the AFT branches situated throughout the UK. Working closely with the CRED
committee members and volunteer panellists, I have responsibility for ensuring that courses offered at all levels, within the UK training centres, are continually accredited to ensure a high level of training is always provided in line with the ethos of AFT.
and support the regulatory function for members whom AFT endorses for registration with UKCP, overseen and in conjunction with the registration committee. The role involves both facilitating the new application process for those initially seeking UKCP registration, to orchestrating and conducting the annual continuing personal development requests and reviews, of which AFT supports approximately 1000 members. The role is varied, requiring flexibility contingent on consultations and projects happening within AFT including updating and reviewing policies and guidance as well as the daily enquires received. These may be from AFT members, trainees, committee members, the public, employers, agencies and family therapists trained abroad, seeking guidance and support. Primarily the role comprises
supporting individuals with all areas of UKCP registration via AFT, from the initial application process for recommendation and subsequent
reviews for ensuring the maintenance of best practice and professional standards, to applications for the approved supervisor List. Other aspects include helping members adhere to the professional development requirements and AFT’s code of ethics whilst navigating possible complexities with regards to individual circumstances. Where necessary, enquires are escalated to relevant AFT committees. The role also involves working with UKCP and the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy in addition to other family therapy organisations to forge regulation collaboration. Over the last three years, I have
also managed and processed systemic practitioner membership. This also involves providing guidance to members, the public and employers regarding training at intermediate level and consulting to the board on its current review. In addition, I am the office co-
coordinator for AFT conference professional development activity and I particularly enjoy this role as it draws on my experience and skills in organisation and planning from teaching, retreat and hospitality work, whilst affording more creative and practical opportunities. As an office, we are all involved in
the production of the new AFT website, which is a challenging task, but provides scope to work more innovatively and an opportunity to present information more effectively, in particular for those seeking guidance on training routes and registration.
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