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Annual Experiential Meeting

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Sunday, January 21, 2024
8:30am-12:00pm
In-Person Only
Sponsored by ROWI




CHAPTER NEWS
Shawn LaRe’ Brinkley—President's Message
Happy New Year! At the top of each new year, we all use that phrase. I have often wondered what it would be like if we each took a moment to really reflect on the outgoing year and tailor our greeting to honor what we look forward to in the upcoming 364 days. For this year, my greeting would be Grateful New Year. Looking back on 2023, I realize that its end left me in a place of gratitude. Not because everything was so great . . . Read Shawn LaRe’’s full message

Ariel Cohen—CAMFT Facebook Page Legislative Updates: April, September, October, December 2023
CAMFT has become aware of a concerning piece of legislation, SB 766, that would prohibit MFTs (including aspiring MFTs) from working in a job position if the title of the position includes the words “social worker” anywhere within the title. We are aware of hundreds, if not thousands, of MFTs that this bill could negatively impact, and we are looking to our membership to get a better assessment of . . . Read Ariel’s full update

Board Minutes—October 2023
Read October’s Board Minutes

MEMBER COLUMNISTS
Charlyne Gelt—Cinema Therapy: Quartet 
Quartet, a 2012 British comedy-drama, and the directorial debut of the actor Dustin Hoffman, was inspired by the 1984 documentary called Tosca's Kiss which was about the world's first home for former professional opera singers, founded in Milan by composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1896 . . . Read Charlyne’s full review

Lynne Azpeitia—Getting Paid: Doing Things To Build Your Practice & Add To Your Income
When was the last time you measured the total number of hours you spent on practice building—income, referral source, client generation, and income generating projects? Are you spending enough time each week doing things that build your practice, add to your income, and ensure that your practice is sustainable? I’m sure it won’t surprise you to find out that when the majority of clinicians start their private practice . . . Read Lynne’s full column


Kim Scott—Unlocking Fulfillment: Discovering Purpose in Your Post-Retirement Journey
As we transition into adulthood, societal expectations often align with a predefined template: pursuing education, entering marriage, launching a successful career, and eventually, embracing parenthood. This template is so common that songs are written about it. But what happens after the kids are grown and the career is beginning to wind down? What dreams or goals or purpose are left? Society may . . . Read Kim’s full column


CONTRIBUTORS
Steven Unruh—Your Guide to Navigating 2024
Imagine this: You’re embarking on a new year, filled with resolutions and hope. But there’s a twist – you’re also navigating the choppy waters of divorce. It’s like planning a journey to a destination you’ve never wanted to visit. This isn’t just any challenge; it’s a life-altering ordeal that you never anticipated would become part of your story. Yet, here you are, standing at a crossroads, wondering how to move forward . . . Read Steven’s full article

MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Anaymee Cifuentes, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Anaymee Cifuentes' journey into the realm of psychotherapy is a testament to her enduring passion for working with children, a journey that began with her role as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist. Her initial experiences in ABA ignited a deep-seated interest in special needs education. This shift allowed Anaymee to foster intimate, one-on-one connections with children, enriching her understanding of . . . Read Anaymee’s full profile

SPONSORS
ROWI
ROWI provides world class mental health programs for teens ages 12-18 in need of IOP and PHP treatment, as well as integrated care for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder . . . Read ROWI’s full profile

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Associate Mental Health Professional
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Healing Crossroads

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