Ontario Education Award
Description
OAMFT
was established in 1974 as an Ontario division of AAMFT and served as a
voice in Canada for 50 years, for therapists passionate about working
systemically with Couples and Families. Upon its dissolution in 2024, the OAMFT
board and members decided to continue their legacy by continuing to support
students interested in equipping themselves for this important field of work.
Criteria
Be a resident of Ontario.
Be a Student Member or Professional Member of
AAMFT, or a Student Member or Professional Member of a professional
association affiliated with a College recognized by the College of
Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (“CRPO”).
Provide proof of enrollment in a graduate or
postgraduate program recognized by the CRPO, or enrollment in a program
set out below while working towards a systemic-focused regulatory College
in Ontario, such as: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
(“CRPO”), College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists
of Ontario, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, College of
Psychologists of Ontario, and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social
Service Workers. These programs include but are not limited to:
Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling Program at Tyndale University;
Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling Program at Tyndale University;
Master of Relational and Family Therapy Program (formerly called the Couple and Family Therapy Program) at the University of Guelph;
Couple and Family Therapy Program at St. Paul’s University; and
any other such programs that are accepted by CRPO.
Proof that the applicant is in good standing in
the applicant’s academic program in the form of a transcript.
Submit of one (1) or more letters of
recommendation from a professor or placement supervisor
speaking to the applicant’s professional character and ethical excellence
in an academic or practice environment. A detailed personal statement (500
words max) describing:
How an award of $1,500.00 CAD would impact the
applicant; and
A response to the following prompt: “How do you
see yourself making a difference in the field of couple and family
therapy in Ontario?”
Required
Materials: All self-nominations require a letter of
recommendation to be submitted with materials.
How to apply: In order to qualify for this award, interested candidates must complete an online application .
Award
The
award consists of:
• A cash award of $1,500 (CAD) per
recipient.
• An engraved plaque presented at an
AAMFT event (virtual or in person).
Announcements
Announcements
of award winners will be distributed via the eNews and other platforms as they
apply.