SBCAMFT Yoga Event at La Mesa Park
Who: SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
Where: La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Road, Santa Barbara, CA, Across from Lazy Acres
When: April 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Cost: Only $5 for current SBCAMFT members
Description: Join Us for a Rejuvenating Yoga Experience
The Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SBCAMFT) invites its members to a revitalizing yoga event at La Mesa Park. Set against the serene backdrop of the park, located at 295 Meigs Road, and led by the talented Elyse Grossman, this event promises to be a refreshing start to your day.
We are excited to have Elyse Grossman, a future therapist and current student at Antioch, as our yoga instructor for the day. Elyse's unique approach, blending therapeutic knowledge with yoga practice, offers a session that promotes not just physical but also mental and emotional well-being. Her welcoming and expert teaching style is perfect for participants of all yoga levels.
What to Expect:
What to Bring:
Registration, Questionnaire, and Liability Waiver:
This exclusive event is for all current SBCAMFT members, but space is limited. To ensure your spot, please register in advance. Additionally, we ask all participants to fill out a short questionnaire and complete a liability waiver to ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees.
Contact Information:
For questions or to contact, please email community@sbcamft.org.
We eagerly await your presence at La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Road, Santa Barbara, for a morning of yoga, relaxation, and community. This event is a wonderful opportunity for SBCAMFT members to unwind, recharge, and connect.
Note: Please check our website or social media for any weather-related updates or changes to the event schedule.
Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health
SBCAMFT CE Event: Trauma Therapy that Works: Introduction to Brainspotting
Who: SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
Where: Zoom
When: April 24, 2024 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Description: This Introduction to Brainspotting mini-course introduces students to the theory, research, and best practices of Brainspotting, how it works to heal trauma and other mental health conditions, education on the importance of reaching the deepest regions of the brain in order to have resolution, and the basic ‘frames’ used to engage clients via a specific eye position, or “Brainspot,” so that they can process their trauma and be relieved of other diagnoses and mental health issues.
Objectives: After taking part in this course, participants will have greater understanding of the clinical skills required to successfully alleviate the suffering of their clients who are coping with the various trauma responses (Flight, Fight, Freeze, Fawn) from past trauma. Attendees will learn how Brainspotting can heal a myriad of mental health conditions effectively along with the importance of always following their clients’ lead as they process, assuring that participants won’t exert undue influence with their own values, beliefs, or identities that may adversely impact the clients’ therapeutic process. They will go back to their practices with an understanding of this new modality, having learned the foundation of alleviating the symptoms of unresolved traumatic stress such as anxiety, depression, panic, insomnia, rage, hypervigilance, recurring nightmares, dissociation and chronic fatigue. Participants will move forward with the knowledge that they can work within their scope of practice and competence and follow the ethics of staying current with developments in their field through educational activities or clinical experiences while treating clients with the goal of reducing their disturbance levels on a scale of 0 to 10 in each session and throughout the therapeutic process.
Cost: $10 for Student/Associate members, $20 for SBCAMFT members, $25 for all State CAMFT members, and $30 for Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
About the presenter: Lisa Larson, LMFT, is a Certified Brainspotting Trainer who trained under Brainspotting founder David Grand. She has been a licensed therapist for over 23 years and has an especially deep understanding of trauma, its effects, and the best modalities for healing.
Register here!
Additional Notes Pertaining To Our Policy As A CE Provider:
1) This course has been designed for a mental health professional that include LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's, and LEP's. Also, Pre-licensed and Associate members may earn hours of experience for attending the Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT workshops as approved by their supervisor.
2) Refund/Cancellation Policy: Attendees may cancel registration and request a refund one week from the time of the event.
3) To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at events@sbcamft.org.
4) To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email events@sbcamft.org.
5) Course Completion Certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completed evaluation form.
6) Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
7) SB CAMFT provider number (57942).
8) Santa Barbara Chapter CAMFT is Approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's, and LEP's. Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and content.
9) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA accommodates attendees with disabilities in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Event is ADA compliant.
Additional Information:
*This webinar will be available by Zoom. If you do not already have a free Zoom account, sign up for it today. The Zoom link will be emailed in advance of the webinar. The webinar will be a mixture of lecture and also Q&A.
Pre-Licensed Support Group
Who: Pre-licensed SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
Where: Zoom (link will be provided with registration)
When: First Friday of every month from 10am-11am (with exceptions)
Description: This virtual event for pre-licensed clinicians is a great place to come together to support one another during your pre-licensed journey. We will have a guest speaker at each meeting who is a licensed clinician who can share their journey and answer questions the group has for them. Peer support groups do not include case consultations.
Cost: FREE
SBCAMFT Pre-licensed Happy Hour
Where: Paradise Springs Tasting Room (In the Funk Zone), 210 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 5:00 PM
Description: SBCAMFT Pre-licensed Happy Hour.
You're Invited to SBCAMFT Pre-licensed Happy Hour!
Join us for a special gathering where we come together to show our support and belief in the potential of our pre-licensed members. This event is all about lifting each other up and fostering a sense of togetherness.
Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, and the chance to make new connections. This isn't just any social event—it's a chance for LMFTs, Associates, and MFT trainees to share their experiences, offer support, and celebrate each other's successes on the journey to licensure.
Join us! We will be raffling off a bottle of wine during the event!
We can't wait to see you there and continue building our vibrant and supportive community for pre-licensed members!
Law and Ethics: Creating Clarity, Focus, and Reasonable Expectations at Outset of Treatment and Beyond
When: June 5, 2024 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description: During this 3-hour Law and Ethics presentation CAMFT Staff Attorney, Sara Jasper, will describe key issues to address at the outset of treatment with a particular emphasis on the importance of identifying the patient unit of treatment and setting up reasonable expectations within the patient unit. Ms. Jasper will talk about how this can be achieved through a discussion of patient goals, clarification of professional boundaries and competencies as well as key policies and procedures. Ms. Jasper will cover the No Surprises Act and how to discuss Medicare with patients now that LMFTs (and LPCCs) are Medicare eligible. Finally, Ms. Jasper to discuss additional issues to consider when treating patients with disabilities. The legal and practical information covered will help clinicians comply with their Americans with Disabilities (ADA) responsibilities.
The workshop will also address some of the most complex reporting issues therapists face, including: distinguishing between lawful vs. unlawful corporal punishment, when / whether to report consensual sexual activity with and between minors, and how CANRA’s mandated reporting rules apply to sexting between minors.
Check out the other Law and Ethics offerings coming up!
Recording Information: This presentation will also be recorded and will be available for two months after the live presentation!
Cost: $60 for SBCAMFT members, $65 for CAMFT members, $85 for non-members
About the Presenter: A member of the State Bar of California since 2008, Sara Jasper, Esq. joined CAMFT as a Staff Attorney in 2011. Before coming to CAMFT, she worked as the Legal Liaison and Administrative Officer for the Sacramento Police Department and as an Associate at Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP where she practiced education and employment law. During law school, Sara clerked for the California Judicial Council, Center for Children, Families and the Courts and for the National Center for Youth Law. Since joining CAMFT, Sara has become a Certified Association Executive and earned her certificate in Nonprofit Organization Management. As a CAMFT staff attorney, Brad takes member phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to CAMFT's publication, the Therapist. Prior to joining CAMFT’s legal team, Brad worked on litigation and regulatory matters as an attorney for San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
6) Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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