Membership Meeting - Webinar
Brandy Seignemartin, MS, APCC
"Embracing Relationship Diversity in Counseling: Understanding and Supporting Ethical Non-Monogamous Relations"
Note: Webinar
In this workshop, participants will be invited on a journey of personal and professional growth as they explore the world of Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) and polyamory. Drawing from her background in clinical mental health counseling and working with the community as an ENM coach, the presenter provides a comprehensive overview of alternative relationship structures and equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer affirming and inclusive care to ethically non-monogamous individuals and their communities. This course includes building working knowledge of concepts and terms, vignettes, and role play as participants explore relationships through a non-monogamous worldview.
Learning Objectives
In successfully completing and attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Accurately identify and differentiate between at least 3 common ethical non-monogamous (ENM) and polyamorous relationship structures.
- Demonstrate their understanding of terms and concepts necessary to work effectively with ENM and polyamorous clients by correctly defining and recognizing at least 5 key terms.
- Identify and articulate at least 3 common myths and 3 challenges faced by the ENM population and communities.
- Increase their awareness and the ability to promote visibility for ENM Relationships and individuals.
Presenter:
Brandy Seignemartin, MS, APCC is dedicated to serving diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her journey to this profession began during her master’s studies in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Phoenix, where she discovered her passion for working with ethically non-monogamous individuals and alternative relationship structures.
Driven by her passion for inclusivity and advocacy, Brandy's focus expanded beyond direct counseling and coaching to encompass education and training. She is trained in Martha Kauppi's ENM training Level 1 and Gottman Level 1 and Level 2, equipping her with skills needed to work with diverse relationship dynamics.
Brandy is committed to helping others develop competencies needed to provide affirming and inclusive care for ethically non-monogamous individuals and their communities. Before starting her clinical work, Brandy had the opportunity to present on polyamory at the University of Phoenix's Research Symposium, where she shared her insights with peers and faculty.
Sponsored by:
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is an acute care, nonprofit hospital serving the Northridge community since 1955. Northridge Hospital also provides Behavioral Health Services and crisis stabilization services. They offer inpatient services to Adults of all ages and Adolescents (ages 13-17). Northridge Hospital also provides Mental Health/Crisis stabilization outpatient services with their Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program.
When:
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Time:
8:30am-9am Check-In*
9am-9:30am Membership Meeting/
Chapter Announcements*
9:30-11am CE/Speaker Presentation
11am-11:15am Opportunity Drawing/
Private Practice Announcements*
11:15am-11:45am Break*
11:45am-1:45pm Board Meeting (in-person)*
*=portion of course not eligible for CE's
This course is intended for beginning to advanced mental health professionals.
Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Course evaluations will be sent and CE completion certificates will be awarded to participants that attend the entire presentation and complete the course evaluation within 48 hours of the speaker presentation.
Place:
On Zoom: live webinar - link sent in confirmation e-mail.
Please note: Confirm your meeting selection is accurate for in person or webinar and member or non-member. No walk-ins or registration changes will be allowed less than 24 hours before the meeting.
Price/Registration:
SFV-CAMFT chapter members
Webinar
$25 (online until Friday, July 5th at 11:59pm)
$35 (online week of event, July 6th - July 12th)
Non chapter members
Webinar
$35 (online until Friday, July 5th 11:59pm)
$45 (online week of event, July 6th - July 12th)
No phone or email RSVP.
No cash or check, credit card only (we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover).
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Requests for refunds must be in writing and received by SFV-CAMFT before one week prior to the event. A $2 administrative fee will be deducted for cancellation of a paid event, through the cancellation deadline. There will be no changes or cancellations received after one week prior to the event (this includes No shows and arriving late to the presentation on the day of the event). The President has discretion to issue refunds that do not comply with the policy. To request a refund, email sfv.camft@gmail.com.
SFV-CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for Marriage & Family Therapists. SFV-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
CAMFT- approved Continuing Education Provider #62281
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