2023 CAMFT Presentation:

"Road to Licensure"

Registration now open!

When: Friday, September 22, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

CEs: 2.0 if CE fee paid

Cost: Free to attend; $24 for 2 CEs

You do not need to be a CAMFT member to attend and earn CEs. 

Level of Learning: Introductory

This presentation is intended to provide an overview of the licensing process for pre-licensees as they work toward licensure in marriage and family therapy. Topics to be discussed include: the marriage and family therapy licensing process; supervised experience requirements for applicants; supervisor qualifications and supervision requirements; licensing examinations; and common employment issues pre-licensees encounter with their supervisors.

Educational Goals

Participants will gain a greater understanding of the many challenges facing pre-licensees working toward licensure.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Record the number of hours and the number of weeks of supervised experience required!
   
2. Identify the “options” for counting hours currently available to pre-licensees
3. Apply how the 90-day rules impacts their ability to count hours
4. Differentiate how to advertise themselves in the various stages of licensing
5. Organize their hours by documenting on the correct BBS related forms.
6. Review their incremental progress toward licensure and decide on their best strategies to take to complete their 3000 hours
   

Continuing Education credits: 
General Registration for RECAMFT members and the public is free, and does not include CEs, though the option to earn CEs can be added with payment of a processing fee. After the event you will receive an e-mail with the speaker evaluation, a post-test, and a link to download your CE certificate.  If you do not need CEs, this event is free to attend. 

About Luke Matthew Martin, Esq.

Luke Matthew Marin, Esq. a member of the State Bar of California since 2011, joined CAMFT as a Staff Attorney in 2019. He holds a Master of Business Administration with honors and a Juris Doctorate Degree specializing in Child, Family and Elder Law with honors. Prior to coming to CAMFT, Luke ran a private practice focusing on civil litigation and represented several businesses with annual revenues in the millions. He has been recognized by the State Bar of California with the Wiley E. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services for his legal assistance in helping victims of domestic violence. In addition to his work at CAMFT, Luke is an adjunct professor for several universities lecturing on political science and business law and sits on University of Arizona’s Faculty Senate.
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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #57173) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.

• Refunds: Attendance is available for free. If you pay the fee to earn CEs for this event, you may request a refund if you cancel 7 days in advance of the event.  No refunds for late cancellations or if you do not attend or otherwise do not meet the CE requirements.  Questions? Contact therapy@recamft.org.
  

• CE Certificate: A CE certificate is available to those registrants who opt in and pay the administrative fee, and meet all CE requirements. You must attend the entire presentation and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. At the conclusion of this educational event, after confirming attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all attendees who registered and paid for CEs. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Only those who pay the administrative fee will be able to earn CEs for this presentation.
  

• Grievances: direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

Got a case that's bothering you? Have you found yourself pondering an ethical dilemma? Join us for the Ethics Roundtable and explore solutions to sticky cases with other colleagues, which is a totally enriching and mutually supportive experience together.  

If you are a RECAMFT member, come and discuss your ethical situations with colleagues in a confidential setting, and set your mind at ease. You don't have to have a case to discuss, but can just come to gain some knowledge from seasoned colleagues. The Ethics Roundtable will help you feel better and more confident in your clinical work. No CEs, but the 90 minutes will be well spent. 

• Where: Zoom Meeting
• When: Fri., Sep. 29, 2023
• Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
• You will be sent a Zoom link in your confirmation e-mail.
  

About our committee chair

Reyna Seminara, LMFT is a past president of RECAMFT. She specializes in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy.  You can learn more about the Ethics Roundtable, which meets approximately three times each year, here. 

Contact Reyna at RECAMFTethics@gmail.com.

Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.

Grievances: Direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

The Justice Project: Antiracism through the Works of Ibram Kendi and Ava DuVernay presented by Shawan M. Worsley, PhD, LMFT, LPCC

Friday, October 6, 2023

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Zoom, 3.0 CEs

Course Description

This introductory-level workshop examines the concept of antiracism through the book How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and the documentary 13th by Ava DuVernay.

In this workshop, participants practice mindfulness and somatic strategies that can help manage the discomfort that can emerge during discussions about racial inequality. Participants explore the concepts of racism, antiracism, and the criminal justice system and discuss their own personal experiences and beliefs about these concepts, and their own experiences of and beliefs about racism and antiracism. Participants utilize the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies framework to analyze how racism and antiracism impact their clinical practice and try an Implicit Association Test to explore their unconscious biases.

Educational Goals

The goals for this presentation are for participants to:

1. Reflect upon the impact of racism and antiracism on one’s clinical practice.
2. Increase counselor self-awareness of their assumptions, biases and beliefs about the criminal justice system.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Practice one strategy for managing discomfort experienced when exploring emotionally challenging social justice topics.
2. Explore definitions of racism and antiracism
3. Consider how antiracism impacts your clinical practice.
   
4. Discuss 13th’s central ideas about the criminal justice system.
5. Utilize an Implicit Association Test to explore your biases about race and weapons.
6. Utilize AMCD’s Multicultural and Social Justice framework to explore anitracism and the criminal justice system in relation to your clinical practice.
   

Registration

RSVP here.  Please note that once you have RSVPd for this event you will receive a link to register for the Zoom Meeting. You must complete this second Zoom-registration step to gain access to the event link.

The book How to Be an Antiracist is often available at the library or you might consider purchasing it from a BIPOC-owned bookstore.

Haven't seen "13th" yet?
(1 hr and 40 minutes)

It's on NetFlix, or you can watch it for free on YouTube!

Training Schedule

Please note, this is a 3.0-CE training, which includes three hours of training with a 15-minute break plus time for RECAMFT announcements. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training and stay on for the full duration of the training, to end at 12:30pm, in order to earn the CEs.

About Our Speaker Shawan Worsley, PhD, LMFT, LPCC

Shawan Worsley (she/her) is the Founder and Executive Director at Culture Ally. Dr. Worsley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and B.As. in African American Studies and International Relations. In her former role as an Assistant Professor, she taught college courses, conducted scholarly research, presented her work at conferences throughout the country, and published an academic book with Routledge Press. As a therapist, Dr. Worsley has worked extensively in communities of color, providing therapy and case management to adults and children in virtually every clinical setting. In addition, she has created and delivered culturally responsive clinical training and consultation to therapists throughout the country. Dr. Worsley’s vocational goal is to help eradicate mental health disparities that impair the health and well-being of communities of color as she continues to provide therapy services through her private practice in Northern California.

Location 

Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom; please make sure you register with Zoom with the link provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email.

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT  (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. 

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting therapy@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a member cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
• CE Certificate: You must attend the entire presentation and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. At the conclusion of this educational event, after confirming attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all attendees who attended the online event. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 3.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Notice of Recording: Whenever possible, our CE events are recorded or filmed and may appear on our website. Due to presenter request, there are however no plans to record this training.
• Grievances: Direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.
  

 

2023 CAMFT Presentation
"Live" Zoom Event

"State of the Profession"

Presented by: 

 Joy Alafia, CAE

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Zoom Webinar

1.0 CEs

While this is a 1.5 hour event, CAMFT advises us that not all of the presentation qualifies to earn CEs.

Viewing this announcement from email? Registration page here

Can't make the live event on Zoom that day? A recorded option is also available. Details and registration for the recording are here. You may receive CEs from only the "live" Zoom event, or the recording, but not both.

Note: This event listing was originally advertised as offering 1.5 CEs. For those who registered when it was set up that way, we will be issuing refunds for the overpayment. Your registration will stay intact. Please just be advised that participation will qualify you for 1.0 CEs only. We apologize for this error.

Course Description         

Join CAMFT Executive Director Joy Alafia, CAE, for an understanding about events, legislation, and internal association processes that are currently impacting CAMFT members.

Cost

• Pre-Licensed RECAMFT Members: $12
• Licensed RECAMFT Members and other CAMFT members: $15
• Non-Members/General Admission: $18

Educational Goals

Designed for Mental Health Professionals, this 90-minute presentation will discuss general CAMFT issues and priorities. There will also be updates on Medicare, the BBS, licensure portability, as well as California legislative updates. Finally, discussion on why it is important to avail yourself of the Legal Consultation service CAMFT provides. There will be ample time for Q&A.

Learning Objectives

After this program, participants will be able to:

1) Recall at least 3 recent/pending legislations and how marriage and family therapists may be impacted by the bills.

2) Identify 1 resource for legal consultation for therapists

3) Identify 1 change on the horizon on how MFTs work in today's world

About Speaker

Joy Alafia, CAE brings more than 17 years of association leadership experience to her new position. She begins her new role at CAMFT after her tenure as the President and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), where she has advocated for renewable propane and
equitable access for alternative sources of clean energy. Joy has spoken around the world about the importance of sustainable energy and is credited with transforming the propane industry’s focus and shifting its priorities to the commercialization of net zero-carbon energy solutions.

Prior to her work at WPGA, she served as the Director of Business Products for the California Association of Realtors®, where she created innovative partnerships and business solutions for industry practitioners.

Continuing Education credits: 
You are eligible for 1.5 CEs by attending either the "live" event on Zoom in full, OR viewing the recorded program, but not both. If you attend this "live" Zoom event in full, then within 1 business day after the event is concluded, you will receive an e-mail with the speaker evaluation, and after you submit that, then you will get a link to download your CE certificate.

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #57173) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

• • Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.

  • Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting therapy@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a member cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.

  • CE Certificate: You must attend the entire presentation and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. At the conclusion of this educational event, after confirming attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all attendees who attended the online event. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 1.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

  • Grievances: direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

  
  

 

RECORDED PROGRAM:

2023 CAMFT Presentation

"State of the Profession"

Presented by: 

 Joy Alafia, CAE

1.0 CEs

While this is a 1.5 hour event, CAMFT advises us that not all of the presentation qualifies to earn CEs, therefore you will earn 1.0 CEs for completing the training requirements.

Viewing this announcement from email? Registration page here

This listing is to register for the recorded program, however you can also register to attend the "live" Zoom event being held on October 11 instead.

Course Description         

Join CAMFT Executive Director Joy Alafia, CAE, for an understanding about events, legislation, and internal association processes that are currently impacting CAMFT members.

If you register to access the recorded version of the event, we expect that the CAMFT recording will be made available to you within 2 business days after the "live" event is held, and you will have access for 21 days only. You will need to watch the recording in that availability timeframe. After you have watched the program in full, you will need to contact therapy@recamft.org to request instructions for completing the post-test and course evaluation in order to receive the CEs.

Cost

• Pre-Licensed RECAMFT Members: $12
• Licensed RECAMFT Members and other CAMFT members: $15
• Non-Members/General Admission: $18

Educational Goals

Designed for Mental Health Professionals, this 90-minute recorded program will discuss general CAMFT issues and priorities. There will also be updates on Medicare, the BBS, license portability, as well as California legislative updates. Finally, discussion on why it is important to avail yourself of the Legal Consultation service CAMFT provides.

Learning Objectives

After this program, participants will be able to:

1) Recall at least 3 recent/pending legislations and how marriage and family therapists may be impacted by the bills.

2) Identify 1 resource for legal consultation for therapists

3) Identify y 1 change on the horizon on how MFTs work in today’s world

Continuing Education credits

You are eligible for 1.0 CEs by attending either the "live" event on Zoom in full, OR viewing the recorded program, but not both. If you register for this recorded version, you will get an email when the recording is available.  After you watch the recording, you will need to contact therapy@recamft.org for instructions to complete the speaker evaluation, a post-test, and get the link to download your CE certificate.

About Speaker

Joy Alafia, CAE brings more than 17 years of association leadership experience to her new position. She begins her new role at CAMFT after her tenure as the President and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), where she has advocated for renewable propane and equitable access for alternative sources of clean energy. Joy has spoken around the world about the importance of sustainable energy and is credited with transforming the propane industry’s focus and shifting its priorities to the commercialization of net zero-carbon energy solutions.

Prior to her work at WPGA, she served as the Director of Business Products for the California Association of Realtors®, where she created innovative partnerships and business solutions for industry practitioners.

This registration is to receive a link to the recording that will be made of the presentation that is being held on Zoom on October 11th. This link to the recording will be emailed to registrants in two business days after the event (depending on when CAMFT publishes it to us). The recording will be available to view for 3 weeks only. We will not be able to extend the date for when the recording is available.

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #57173) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

• • Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.

  • Refunds: Refunds may be requested up till October 11th by contacting therapy@recamft.org.
    

  • CE Certificate: You must view the entire recorded presentation, then email RECAMFT for instructions on taking the post-test and submitting the course eval.  Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 1.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

  • Grievances: direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

  
  

OCTOBER BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, October 13, 2023
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail recamftmembership@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

Register for each month separately:

• September 8
  
• October 13
  
• November 10
  
• December 8
  

Compassion Fatigue Peer Support Group

We can support each other!

• Friday, October 20, 2023
• 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Pacific
• Zoom Meeting

    

Within the last 6 years there have been increased stressors for therapist members professionally and personally.  These stressors include but are not limited to:

• The Tubbs Wildfire and its aftermath
• The COVID-19 Pandemic
• Political, racial and world events that have caused unrest and violence and deaths
• The economic issues that have results from the pandemic and other world events

Many therapists have taken on an increased caseload to meet the needs that continue to outstrip the capacity of mental health professionals, while navigating working in a very different way online.  In addition, clients' recoveries are slower and their symptoms, stressors and pain are more acute.  

Come to this group to share your experience and be witnessed by your peers as we navigate this unprecedented time.  This will be a time to not only share what we are experiencing and holding, but to also uplift each other.  Uplifting sharings could include readings, music or art, as well as guest members with healing offerings with body movement, sound, etc.  We will also explore some of the valuable written resources around this topic such as the books Burnout and Trauma Stewardship if there is interest.  We want this group to be what you need and are open to ideas and suggestions.

Know that you are not alone, and come to be supported, validated and lifted up.

Pat Hromalik, RECAMFT Director at Large and Compassion Fatigue Group Facilitator

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RECAMFT members, please register for the October Compassion Fatigue Support Group Meeting here. Remember to enter the email address associated with your RECAMFT account for the members-only registration to be processed.

Please note, this membership event does not qualify for CEs.

Future Compassion Fatigue Support Group Meetings will be held on the third Friday of the month through the end of the year (except for July and August) from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Pacific time.

• Friday, November 17
• Friday, December 15

Don't miss this in-person 6.0 CE Law & Ethics training!

"How to Avoid Being Sued! Staying Out of Legal Trouble with Clients, Employees, and 3rd Party Organizations"

Friday, October 27, 2023

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please arrive by 8:30 am to sign in

Qualifies for 6.0 Law & Ethics CEs

(6 hours of instruction plus 1 hour for lunch and breaks)

Mary Agatha Furth Center in Windsor

We are not currently planning to live-stream nor record this event. If you would like to participate in this training, please join us in Windsor on October 27th.

Walk-in registrations are welcome, however no lunch is available for walk-ins. 

Course Description

Some individuals fear clowns, others fear spiders, but the scariest thing for any LMFT is the dreaded lawsuit. This presentation allows attendees to be exposed to common lawsuit scenarios in a safe environment to demystify the big bad scary lawsuit. The first part of the presentation will focus on common causes of client lawsuits including standard of care deficiencies, failing to complete mandated duties, and how malpractice insurance fits into the fold.

The second part of the presentation will focus on common causes of employee lawsuits including improper wage payments, wrongful termination with a focus on discrimination and harassment, and workplace safety.

The presentation will conclude with a look at the potential consequences on a wrongdoer's license for any mistake made in their personal and/or professional life. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Break down the laws surrounding LMFT malpractice in California.
2. Identify how the standard of care for an LMFT professional is created.
3. Detect when a legal obligation is triggered and what said obligation requires.
4. Compare the different types of malpractice insurance coverage.
5. Evaluate the appropriateness of letter writing for clients.
6. Reflect on the consequences associated with employee allegations of wrongdoing.
7. Devise strategies to avoid employer liability.
8. Assess what a proper wage structure would be for their organization.
9. Define what a protected class is in California.
10. Understand the difference between quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
11. Discuss how California Business and Professions Code 4982 applies to practitioners.
12.  Recognize the “double jeopardy” consequence of wrongdoings on an LMFT license.

Click here to register.

Lunch catered by

Swedish Chef Helena from Baked on the River, Guerneville

Lunch options - indicate your choice on your registration form.

All lunch options include a choice of baked goods for dessert.

	A. Healthy Grow Salad - Super Greens, Cabbage, Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Feta Cheese (plant-based), Bell Pepper, Onion, Carrots, Edamame and Mint-Cilantro Dressing. This is a plant-based option (vegan).
[no photo available but it will be yummy]	B. Veggie Bella Sandwich served with a side Garden Salad (all veggie) - Roasted Bell Peppers, Portobello Mushroom, Pesto Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack. Choose house baked white or multigrain roll, or gluten-free, keto-friendly thins.
	C. Turkey Club Sandwich - Roasted Turkey, Cheddar, Turkey Bacon, Tomato Garlic Spread, Lettuce, Red Onion, Mayo (on the side). Served with a side of Creamy Cabbage Salad. Choose house baked white or multigrain roll, or gluten-free, keto-friendly thins.
[no photo available but it will be yummy]	D. River Marble Sandwich - Ham, Prosciutto, Salami, Swiss Cheese and Pepper Spread, Dijon, Cucumber, Red Onion, Lettuce. Served with a side of Creamy Cabbage Salad. Choose house baked white or multigrain roll, or gluten-free, keto-friendly thins.

Cost

Early-bird registration on or before September 20, 2023

Includes your choice of lunch

• Licensed RECAMFT Members $79
• Prelicensed RECAMFT Members $49
• Members of Marin CAMFT (code required) $79
• Non-chapter members/general public $99

Regular Registration from September 21 to October 19, 2023

Includes your choice of lunch

• Licensed RECAMFT Members $99
• Prelicensed RECAMFT Members $69
• Members of Marin CAMFT (code required) $99
• Non-chapter members/general public $119

Late Registration from October 20 to October 25, 2023

Includes Choice A - Healthy Grow Salad

• Licensed RECAMFT Members $129
• Prelicensed RECAMFT Members $129
• Members of Marin CAMFT (code required) $129
• Non-chapter members/general public $140

If you were wanting to register after October 25: Please come to the event and register on site. Walk-in registration will be available, though no lunch will be provided.gister here.

About Our Speaker Luke Martin

Luke Matthew Martin, Esq., a member of the State Bar of California since 2011, joined CAMFT as a Staff Attorney in 2019. He has a BA in English and Political Science, an MBA, and a Juris Doctorate degree with a specialization in Child, Family, and Elder Law. Prior to coming to CAMFT, Luke was in-house counsel for several organizations and ran a private practice representing businesses with annual revenues in the millions. He has been recognized by the State Bar of California with the Wiley E. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services for his legal assistance in helping victims of domestic violence. In addition to his work at CAMFT, Luke is an associate professor for several universities lecturing on various topics including political science, business, law, ethics, and mental health.

Location 

Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy., Windsor, CA 

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. 

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.

• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting therapy@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a member cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.

• CE Certificate: You must complete the sign-in and sign-out logs at the beginning and ending of the training in order to verify your attendance in full. After the event, those participants who were confirmed to be in attendance for the entirety of the training will be emailed a post test and an evaluation. Once you pass the post-test, and complete and submit the evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 6.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

• Notice of Recording: There are currently no plans to record this event, however we do reserve the right to do so, and if that occurs, then by participating in this event you possibly could appear in that recording. By registering for this event you agree to be recorded/filmed and give permission for RECAMFT to use your likeness where it may appear on our website or in promotion/marketing materials.

• Grievances: Direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

Working with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Presented by

Peter Cellarius, LMFT

Friday, Nov. 3rd, 2023

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

Zoom, 2.0 CEs

Course Description

Join us for a transformative 2-hour online presentation designed to introduce psychotherapists to the foundational concepts and practical applications of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As mental health professionals, you understand the importance of evolving therapeutic approaches to better meet the diverse needs of your clients. In this session, we will explore the core principles of ACT, a cutting-edge therapeutic model that combines mindfulness, behavioral science, and values-driven action to help individuals cultivate psychological flexibility and lead more meaningful lives.

During this interactive presentation, we will delve into the theoretical underpinnings of ACT, emphasizing its holistic approach to addressing psychological distress. Through illustrative case examples you will gain insights into how ACT empowers clients to develop a compassionate relationship with their thoughts and feelings, promoting resilience in the face of life's challenges. We will delve into practical techniques that you can integrate into your existing therapeutic toolbox, fostering greater emotional regulation and enhancing psychological well-being. By the end of the presentation, you will have a foundational understanding of ACT and be able to take a first step in incorporating these strategies into your psychotherapeutic practice.

Educational Goals

The goals for this presentation are for participants to:

1. Understand Core ACT Principles: Gain a clear grasp of the fundamental principles that underpin Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
2. Apply Mindfulness and Acceptance Techniques: Develop practical skills in incorporating mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques into psychotherapy practice.
3. Utilize Values-Driven Interventions: Discover the power of values clarification and its role in facilitating meaningful behavior change.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the six core processes of psychological flexibility in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
2. Guide a brief mindfulness exercise and explain how mindfulness can help clients observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment.
3. Identify two cognitive defusion techniques used in ACT and explain how these techniques can help clients distance themselves from unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
4. Explain the concept of values clarification.

Registration

RSVP here.  Please note that once you have RSVP'd for this event, you will receive a link to register for the Zoom Meeting. You must complete this second Zoom-registration step to gain access to the event link.

Training Schedule

Please note, this is a 2.0-CE training, comprised of two hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements in the meeting. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training and stay on for the full duration, to end at 12:15 pm, in order to earn the CEs.

About Our Speaker - Peter Cellarius, LMFT

Peter Cellarius (he/him) - Peter is a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California, with a career trajectory that has spanned both high-tech corporate and therapeutic domains. Peter left a career as a mergers and acquisitions executive to dedicate himself to helping clients achieve fuller and richer lives. Peter has also served on the CAMFT Board for four years, most recently as secretary.

Peter is certified in Somatic Experiencing and now helps train other aspiring SE therapists. He specializes in trauma and in couples therapy and is also a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. In addition, Peter holds advanced trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well being trained in Internal Family Systems (L2), Compassionate Inquiry, Ericksonian Hypnosis, PACT, EMDR, MI, and AEDP.

At a personal level, Peter can be found trying to cram too much into each day, having recently realized life is decidedly finite. He plays classical piano and exercises regularly, though he notices both seem to take longer and yield less progress than ten years ago. He believes himself to have a sense of humor – not everyone agrees – and is a Buddhist meditator, often honored in the breach. He recently completed an ayahuasca journey, which he recommends to anyone who wants a bracing encounter with their own stored trauma while viscerally experiencing what deep nausea can be like.

Location 

Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom; please make sure you register with Zoom with the link provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email.

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT  (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. 

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting therapy@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a member cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
• CE Certificate: You must attend the entire presentation and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. At the conclusion of this educational event, after confirming attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all attendees who attended the online event. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Notice of Recording: Whenever possible, our CE events are recorded or filmed and may appear on our website. Due to presenter request, there are however no plans to record this training.
• Grievances: Direct grievances to therapy@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.
  

NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9:00 - 11:00 am.

 

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, November 10, 2023
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail recamftmembership@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

Register for each month separately:

• September 8
  
• October 13
  
• November 10
  
• December 8
  

DECEMBER BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, December 8, 2023
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail recamftmembership@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

Register for each month separately:

• September 8
  
• October 13
  
• November 10
  
• December 8