Membership to IAFT is currently open to qualified professionals from the fields of Child Development, various branches of Psychology (Applied, Clinical, Counselling, Sports, etc.), Social Work, Rehabilitation Work, Mental Health, Inclusive Education, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Allied Medical Sciences.

a) Through Nomination
Those engaged in the practice of Family Therapy / Counselling, can be nominated by any member of IAFT known to them. 

b) Through Self-Recommendation

1. Such applicants who are not able to provide a nomination by an existing IAFT member, should submit some evidence on official letterhead (hospital, NGO, organization where they are attached) of their being in practice, and other relevant information, which in their own opinion, makes them suitable for consideration for membership to the IAFT.

2. Applicants in private practice should submit photocopy of their qualifying degree, and a brief note (on their own letterhead) about the nature of their practice, number of years in practice, and other relevant information, which in their own opinion, makes them suitable for consideration for membership to the IAFT. 

c) Through Observership
Those whose field of work is not Family Therapy / Counselling but nonetheless would like to explore Family Therapy as an option, would need to become observers, attend a minimum of three Study group meetings and then, if they wish to take up Family Therapy as an option, may apply for membership to the IAFT.

In addition to the Study group meetings, it is required that the new members who join the Association as observers attend two practicums - the Basic Orientation Course and the Advanced Orientation Course, which is announced from time to time. 

Membership to the IAFT is the sole decision of the Executive Body (EB), which shall be final and binding on applicants. 

Time taken to review applications
Normally, applications for membership are reviewed by the Executive Committee, which meets once a month. Barring unforeseen circumstances, a membership application is usually decided within 1 to 3 meeting(s). 

The Indian Association for Family Therapy (IAFT) reserves its right to make any changes or amendments to these instructions without prior notice. When changes or amendments, if any, have been made, it will be endeavoured to reflect the same on the membership form / information sheet / web-site. Lack of latest information, or access to outdated or wrong information cannot be held against IAFT or its Executive Body.