TEN CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FINANCIAL THERAPY PROFESSION

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to invite considerations and conversations to continue, and potentially even expedite, the positive evolution of the emerging profession of financial therapy and the newly formed Financial Therapy Association (FTA). Varying perspectives are provided by reviewing another association's challenges when implementing cross-disciplinary collaboration and a unique identity. Ten considerations are provided in the development of financial therapy as a professional practice, which are designed to be starting points for facilitating the strong development of this emerging profession and new association. Exercises are provided to assist professionals in recognizing similarities and differences between their profession and others represented in the membership of FTA.