September BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting on the second Friday of each month: September Board meeting 9/11/26 from 9 AM - 11 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, September 11, 2026
• 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 Makers Guild. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

The lovely crochet piece pictured above was crafted by RECAMFT member Reyna Seminara. Submit yours to be featured on a future event page for our Makers Guild!

REGISTER for September 11 Makers Guild HERE!

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

RECAMFT CARE Circle: Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge, Empower

We can support each other!

• Monday, September 14, 2026
• 9:30 am - 11:00 am Pacific
  
• Zoom Meeting

    

The RECAMFT CARE (Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge and Empower) Circle was created as a safe space for us as a community of therapists who are also human.  

It is a place to come to share challenges and successes, seek support, offer compassion, share wisdom and express gratitude and be uplifted.  We hold much for our clients and in our own lives; this is a brief time to set down our load for a moment and bring in light and lightness.
    
The group is informal, small and relaxed.  We share work and/or personal struggles and triumphs, express gratitude, witness each other and give support; and advice if asked for.  We also share uplifting readings, quotes or any other medium that inspires or comforts. And we often laugh!

Pat Hromalik, 2026 RECAMFT President and CARE Circle Coordinator and Jacob Lapides, our new CARE Circle Facilitator      

Besides this one, one more CARE Circle meeting is planned for 2026:

•   Wed 11/18/26 @ 6pm

Beyond these meetings, we are hoping to be able to offer the group at different days/times to allow for more access for members. Please check back for more possible dates as they are scheduled.

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RECAMFT members, please register for the September 14 CARE Circle here. Remember to enter the email address associated with your RECAMFT account to sign in and register for this members-only meeting.

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

Getting Unstuck: Hard-to-Identify OCD Symptoms that Can Prevent Treatment Progress

Presented by

Brian Crites, LMFT & Litsa Tanner, LMFT

Friday, September 18th, 2026

9:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

2.5 CEs - On Zoom

Course Description

Everybody knows about contamination and excessive washing OCD, however, the lesser known, and harder to differentiate subtypes of OCD, such as harm, sexual, and suicidal obsessions, can cause treatment challenges, and stump even the most seasoned of clinicians. This presentation will help clinicians gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to differentiate between OCD and other mental health disorders with similar presentations. This will enable therapists to identify and engage the most effective treatments for their clients, leading to better outcomes, less client drop outs, and less therapist burnout. This course is appropriate for all clinicians of all experience levels.

Educational Goals

This training will explain the difference between OCD and other similar clinical presentations. The presenters will discuss client presentations where treatment of OCD is contraindicated using non-specialized interventions.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Differentiate between OCD and other mental health conditions with similar features (Autism, GAD, Suicidal Ideation, Homicidal Ideation, Pedophilia,
   Psychosis and other delusional disorders).
2. Identify client symptoms that indicate need for referral to an OCD specialist are indicated, and how to discuss the referral with their client.
3. Name 3 different evidence-based treatments shown to be effective in treating OCD.
4. Explain why common interventions (i.e. reframing, cognitive restructuring, and normalizing) can be contraindicated in the treatment of OCD.
5. Assess and determine when common treatments for other anxiety disorders are ineffective due to co-occurring OCD symptoms.
6. Differentiate between cultural religious practices and clinically significant compulsive behavior.
7. Recognize OCD presentations of compulsive doubting of sexual identity versus genuine sexual identify exploration.
8. Identify clinically significant compulsive cleaning and grooming compared to culturally informed cleanliness habits.
9. Differentiate between concerns informed by historical and intergenerational trauma vs. obsessive fears about persecution or danger.
   
   

About Our Speakers

Brian Crites, LMFT

Brian Crites, LMFT has been specializing in working with anxiety disorders and OCD since 2014. He began his career at Santa Rosa Center for CBT where he received extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and OC spectrum disorders including Trichotillomania and Compulsive Skin Picking. Outside of working at SRCBT, he has worked at Kaiser Permanente's Child Psychiatry Department where he facilitated their OCD group therapy for adolescents, and where he provided extensive trainings on the diagnosis and treatment of OCD. Additionally, he is a member of IOCDF as well as The Trichotillomania Learning Center and has presented at their annual conference. Brian has served on the Board of Directors of RECAMFT since 2025.

Litsa Tanner, LMFT

Litsa Tanner, LMFT began her career as a therapist in 1998, treating children, adolescents, and adults. Although she has used a variety of therapeutic approaches over the years, she has always been drawn to the practical skills based nature of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT). Consistently she found that when using CBT, her clients got better faster and reported higher levels of overall satisfaction with their therapy. Over time she began to focus her personal development as a therapist predominantly in the use of CBT and continues to do so today. She feels that the learning process as a therapist never ends. She consults regularly with experts in the field and attends advanced trainings in CBT in order to provide the highest quality of services possible.She received advanced training in the treatment of OCD from Drs. Paul and Arna Munford, and was a clinical staff member at the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center for OCD & Anxiety. She is also a graduate of the Trichotillomania Learning Center Professional Training Institute.

Location 

Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom using the instructions provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email in order to get your personal Zoom Join Link.

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.

Pricing

1) Registration for All RECAMFT Members - no charge

2) Reciprocal registration for members of Marin CAMFT (CODE REQUIRED) - no charge

3) Other CAMFT Members - Licensed - $37.50

4) Other CAMFT Members - Pre-Licensed - $17.50

5) Non-CAMFT Members (therapists who are not members of CAMFT) - $45.00

Training Schedule and Attendance Requirements

Please note, this is a 2.5-CE training, comprised of two and a half hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements and a break. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training, be present during the event (including responding to attendance checks by coming on camera, verbally replying, and/or replying in the chat), and stay logged on for the full duration, to end at 12:00pm, in order to earn the CEs. If your camera is off the entire time, and RECAMFT cannot verify you were physically present at your computer throughout the training, then RECAMFT cannot issue a CE certificate, as we would not be able to show that the BBS requirements for your participation were met.

Recording 

RECAMFT intends to record this event, and assuming no technical hurdles, will be producing it as an on-demand course to be published at the RECAMFT CE Center, including the ability to earn CEs. RECAMFT members will have access there for free. Non-members and reciprocal chapter members will be able to purchase access. Access to the recording is not included with any registration for this "live" (real-time on Zoom) training. If you know that you will not be able to attend on the event date listed above, please do not register for this training and instead wait until the on-demand version is published. Registrations are managed separately and cannot be transferred.

Image by Berna at Pexels.

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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 info@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting info@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant 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 be physically present at your computer and watching and/or listening to the training while logged onto the zoom meeting for the entire presentation, and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has processed attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the online meeting is verified. 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 2.5 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. Your participation in this event by registering and attending indicates your approval for your likeness to appear in the recording, if any.
  
• Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at president@recamft.org

Photo by ellocofish on pexels.com

Expressive Arts Therapy: Creative Interventions

Presented by

Danielle Saporta, LMFT

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

9:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

3 CEs - On Zoom

Course Description

This foundational course is designed for therapists at any stage of their career who wish to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed expressive arts approaches and explore how creative interventions may support meaningful therapeutic work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Through experiential activities, participants will learn about expressive arts modalities and consider client needs, readiness, safety, and trauma-informed principles, while also attending to scope of practice and professional competence. No prior expressive arts experience is necessary, and minimal materials are required—a writing utensil and paper are sufficient, though participants are welcome to bring additional art materials. This course does not constitute training or credentialing in art therapy or qualify participants to practice outside their existing scope
of competence.

Educational Goals

This training provides an introduction to trauma-informed expressive arts approaches and their potential role in supporting emotional processing, regulation, and wellbeing in clinical work. Participants will explore approaches across core expressive arts modalities —including visual art, written and spoken word, music, movement, and drama—while considering client needs, readiness, safety, and professional scope of practice.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify at least five expressive arts modalities and describe one therapeutic application for each.
2. Identify at least three factors to consider when evaluating whether an expressive arts activity may be appropriate for a client’s identified emotional needs, including scope of practice, training, and competence.
3. Identify at least three trauma-informed principles that should inform the use of expressive arts activities in clinical settings.
4. Describe at least two ways cultural traditions and community arts practices can build connection and support healing.
5. Identify at least 2 insights gained through experiential expressive arts activities and identify how these experiences can inform clinicians’ understanding of arts-based approaches while remaining within their professional scope of practice.
   
   
   

About Our Speaker

Danielle Saporta, LMFT

Danielle Saporta, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for using the arts, play, humor, and connection as vehicles for transformation and healing. Practicing in Sonoma, CA, she specializes in trauma-informed Expressive Arts Therapy and treat kids, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and stage of life changes, new motherhood, job stress, trauma, grief and loss. Danielle uses the arts to support her clients and supervisees in deepening their self-awareness, improving communication, enhancing coping with challenge and increasing social, emotional, spiritual, and community wellbeing.

Danielle received her masters in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015 and when not seeing clients or providing clinical supervision at community mental health non-profit, trains other therapists, educators, and behavioral health workers to implement the arts into their practices.

Location 

Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom using the instructions provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email in order to get your personal Zoom Join Link.

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.

Pricing

1) Registration for All RECAMFT Members - no charge

2) Reciprocal registration for members of Marin CAMFT (CODE REQUIRED) - no charge

3) Other CAMFT Members - Licensed - $45

4) Other CAMFT Members - Pre-Licensed - $23

5) Non-CAMFT Members (therapists who are not members of CAMFT) - $55

Training Schedule and Attendance Requirements

Please note, this is a 3-CE training, comprised of three hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements and a break. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training, be present during the event (including responding to attendance checks by coming on camera, verbally replying, and/or replying in the chat), and stay logged on for the full duration, to end at 12:30pm, in order to earn the CEs. If your camera is off the entire time, and RECAMFT cannot verify you were physically present at your computer throughout the training, then RECAMFT cannot issue a CE certificate, as we would not be able to show that the BBS requirements for your participation were met.

No Recording Available

RECAMFT will not be recording this event. We hope you will be able to join us at the scheduled time to engage in this training.

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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 info@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting info@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant 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 be physically present at your computer and watching and/or listening to the training while logged onto the zoom meeting for the entire presentation, and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has processed attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the online meeting is verified. 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 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. Your participation in this event by registering and attending indicates your approval for your likeness to appear in the recording, if any.
  
• Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at president@recamft.org

Photo by SHVETS production.

October BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 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 9, 2026
• 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 Makers Guild. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

"Where do I start?" Launching and sustaining a private practice

When: Sat., Oct. 24
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Zoom
Who: Prelicensed masters/doctoral students, trainees, and associates, and licensed clinicians, too!

So, you want to start a private practice? Thinking about launching a practice - or ready to reinvigorate the one you already have? RECAMFT is here to offer support and understanding of the nuts and bolts of starting, building, and sustaining a private practice in today’s environment.

The RECAMFT Prelicensed Committee hosts and sponsors a 3-hour workshop focused on the practical side of private practice, including:

• Operations: Understanding systems, workflow, and the day-to-day flow of private practice
• Taking insurance: Navigating the ins and outs of insurance
• Sustainable marketing: Planning and building effective marketing strategies and habits
• And more: Practical considerations for building and sustaining a successful practice

The workshop will feature RECAMFT Prelicensed Committee members sharing helpful insights, experiences, and lessons learned from building and sustaining their own practices, along with three experts from our community! 

Expert Commentators

Lori L. Crowley, LMFT, LPCC (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist, somatic practitioner, and neurodivergent coach based in Petaluma, California. As the founder of ExP Therapy, Lori holds dual licensure as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor, with a clinical focus on providing neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed care.

Lori holds a B.A. in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Holistic and Somatic Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. Melding her strong background in neurobiology with her own lived experience as a neurodivergent adult and parent, Lori specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating Autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), sensory processing differences, and complex grief, with a focus on nervous system safety, somatic integration, and authentic self-advocacy.

Tatra-Li de la Rosa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a graduate of Sonoma State University’s Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She has been a member of the adjunct faculty since 2019, where she has taught a variety of courses, including Couples & Sexuality, Multicultural Counseling, Applied Counseling Techniques and Assessment, and Clinical Mental Health and Field Experience.

Tatra-Li maintains a private practice in Santa Rosa and offers associate supervision within her group practice, which specializes in trauma recovery, couples work, and the utilization of IFS as a modality for healing. She also offers licensed therapists training in specific strategies for working with challenging shame states through Compassionate Trainings, an online learning platform for therapists, healers, and coaches.

Kira S. Kayler is a therapist, clinical supervisor, and private practice owner with a background spanning corporate finance, nonprofit work, and mental health. After 14 years in the corporate world, Kira returned to school to pursue her Master’s degree in Psychology and transitioned into the mental health field, working in residential, community, school, and juvenile justice settings. Her clinical experience includes working with families, trauma, child and teen development, and individual growth and change.

After 14 years in the nonprofit sector, Kira opened her own private practice, where she focuses more deeply on her areas of interest. She brings her analytical and research background to her clinical work and is passionate about continued learning and clinical supervision. Kira is also the author of The Prehistoric Brain in the Modern World: How to Get Unstuck When Your Brain is Holding You Hostage, which explores how the nervous system shapes our decisions, reactions, and habits, and offers practical tools for understanding and changing deeply ingrained patterns.

Cost

• RECAMFT members - no charge
• Marin CAMFT members (you need a code) - no charge
• Prelicensed non-members - $25
• Licensed non-members - $50

Register here

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Please note: No CEs available for RECAMFT community events.

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please contact info@recamft.org or recamftpresident@gmail.com.
• Grievances: Direct grievances to info@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 AM - 11 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 13, 2026
• 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 Makers Guild. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

RECAMFT CARE Circle: Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge, Empower

We can support each other!

• Wednesday, November 18, 2026
• 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pacific
  
• Zoom Meeting

    

The RECAMFT CARE (Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge and Empower) Circle was created as a safe space for us as a community of therapists who are also human.  

It is a place to come to share challenges and successes, seek support, offer compassion, share wisdom and express gratitude and be uplifted.  We hold much for our clients and in our own lives; this is a brief time to set down our load for a moment and bring in light and lightness.
    
The group is informal, small and relaxed.  We share work and/or personal struggles and triumphs, express gratitude, witness each other and give support; and advice if asked for.  We also share uplifting readings, quotes or any other medium that inspires or comforts. And we often laugh!

Pat Hromalik, 2026 RECAMFT President and CARE Circle Coordinator and Jacob Lapides, our CARE Circle Facilitator
  

This is our final CARE Circle scheduled for 2026. We will announce 2027 CARE Circle dates as soon as possible.

We are hoping to be able to offer the group at different days/times to allow for more access for members. Please check back for more possible dates as they are scheduled.

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RECAMFT members, please register for the November 18 CARE Circle here. Remember to enter the email address associated with your RECAMFT account to sign in and register for this members-only meeting.

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

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., November 20, 2026
• Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Pacific
• You will be sent a Zoom link in your confirmation e-mail.

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About our facilitator

Gina Culver, LMFT is a past president of RECAMFT.  You can learn more about the Ethics Roundtable, which meets approximately three times each year, here. 

Contact Gina at info@recamft.org.

Dates for the Ethics Roundtable in 2027 will be announced.

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

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

Note: CEs are not provided for participating in the Ethics Roundtable.

December BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 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 11, 2026
• 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 Makers Guild. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.