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Chapter Announcements

See below or go to our Events page for the latest information on our upcoming events.

Upcoming events

Are you a PRE-LICENSED therapist? Join LBSB CAMFT TONIGHT for a casual Zoom call to meet introduce yourselves to other pre-licensed therapists. Click the flyer below to learn more and to register for free!

Join us in Torrance or online on Friday, May 8th for our next 2 CE workshop - Addiction as Relationship: Understanding Substance Use Through Attachment & Connection with Joshua Pickett, LMFT. Learn more HERE.


Join LBSB CAMFT at Fusion Academy Hermosa Beach on Friday, May 29th for the in-person training, "Healthy Ways to Manage Chronic Mental Illness" with Cherie Harper. Learn more here.


Event Policies, Protocols & Grievance Procedures can all be viewed any time by clicking HERE or by following the path via the 'Events' tab on our website. 


Events on the Horizon from

LBSB CAMFT

(subject to change)

Monday, April 27th - LBSB CAMFT presents Pre-licensed 3000 Club Zoom Call. Register for FREE here

Friday, May 8th - LBSB CAMFT presents: Addiction as Relationship: Understanding Substance Use Through Attachment & Connection with Joshua Pickett, LMFT (Hybrid In-Person/Online, Torrance) Register HERE

  • Friday, May 29th - LBSB CAMFT & Fusion South Bay present: Healthy Therapeutic Approaches for Chronic Mental Illness with Cherie Harper, LMFT (In-Person, Hermosa Beach). Register HERE

  • For the most up-to-date information, we provide access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). Click HERE to access our 2026 calendar of events.

    The Leadership Bulletin
     
    Reminders & Announcements from the Leadership Team

    New in M2M this week:

    • Are you a PRE-LICENSED CLINICIAN? Join LBSB CAMFT TONIGHT! Our 3000 Hour Club is having an intro Zoom call for pre-licensed clinicians. Register HERE!
    • ANOTHER May event was just announced! Join us in Hermosa Beach by registering HERE!
    • Join us in May to learn from Joshua Pickett, LMFT. Register here!

      Letter from the President

      Monday, April 20, 2026

      Dear Friends and Colleagues,

      Here is a quick reminder of upcoming events: 

      • Monday, April 27th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Pre-Licensed 3000 Club Meeting with LBSB Pre-Licensed Director, Matt Butler (Virtual)
      • Friday, May 8th, 8:45 - 11:15 AM - Addiction as Relationship with Joshua Pickett, LMFT (Hybrid In-Person, Torrance/Virtual)
      • Friday, May 29th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM - Healthy Therapeutic Approaches for Chronic Mental Illness with Cherie Harper, LMFT (In-Person, Hermosa Beach)

      We hope that you will consider joining us at one or more of our upcoming events. It is always a joy to meet and greet those of you who can attend in person! Registration will open soon for the event later in the month.

      ⏳ I would like to encourage you to please complete the 2-minute voting ballot sent to your email inbox. The deadline is April 30th. Please support your Volunteer Leadership Team by handling this task ASAP.

      As we make the transition to new leaders in multiple positions throughout the leadership, please extend grace to them. If you see errors and then corrections, many new folks are on a learning curve! Thank you in advance for your patience. Try to remember that they are all clinicians first, over their leadership roles. I am just thankful that they are offering their time to the Chapter to continue to make it possible to bring quality events!

      I am still asking for 3 more roles to be filled:
      Hospitality: A friendly personality that can help with setup and teardown at events and welcoming folks in person!
      Operations: An organized personality who can manage dates and calendars and keep all of us on schedule!
      Sponsorships: A true networker who knows how to listen and negotiate agreements for us to advertise on the sponsor’s behalf!

      Please reach out to me if you are interested in learning about these roles. We'd love to have you on the team!

      Warmly,

      Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT

      President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT

      president@lbsbcamft.org
      (310) 529-3011

      www.lbsbcamft.org

      Why Update Your Profile?

      • An updated account allows us to tailor our communications and services to better suit you
      • Ensures you receive invitations to events and activities that match your interests
      • Helps us to connect you with other members who share similar interests and professional goals
      • Allows us to maintain up-to-date information to ensure accurate records for our membership renewals and other administrative purposes


      Member Benefits

      New to your member benefits: The LBSB Job Board! Are you a member with a job opening to offer at your practice, facility or organization? We want to connect you with community members seeking traineeships, associate or licensed positions. Click here to add your job listing!

      Not a member? Apply here to take advantage of this opportunity!

      • In order to maintain your membership with LBSB CAMFT, you MUST be sure your membership with State CAMFT is currently active. Please monitor renewal dates for both accounts to ensure you don't miss out on the many benefits of membership! You can verify your State membership by visiting www.camft.org
      • Did you know that M2M is seen not just by our members, but by hundreds of non-members from wellness-focused businesses to other clinicians? When you submit a request to have a member announcement included in M2M (click HERE for info and instructions on how to do this!), the information about you and your practice is sent to OVER 1,100 people!

      Do you know someone who might want to join Long Beach South Bay CAMFT? Send them THIS flyer to let them know more about who we are and what we do!

      If YOU are not a current member of LBSB CAMFT, we welcome you to read the image below and check out the benefits of membership HERE.



      Sponsorship Opportunity

      Support Our Chapter’s Success!

      We’re excited to offer diverse sponsorship opportunities for our chapter. Whether you're interested in making a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond-level contribution, your support will play a crucial role in advancing our mission.


      Sponsorship Levels:

      Silver: $200+

      Gold: $450+

      Platinum: $750+

      Diamond: $1,500+

      Your involvement not only helps fund our member events but also connects you with a dedicated community of professionals. For more details on how to become a sponsor and the benefits of each level of sponsorship, please reach out to our President at President@lbsbcamft.org.


      State CAMFT Announcements

      The April Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.


      Click the Logo for Past State CAMFT Newsletters

      Please read the message from CAMFT below:
      • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the mental health field, and your perspective and experience matter.
      • This brief survey asks you to share how AI is being used in practice, which platforms and tasks are most common, your views on the risks and benefits of AI in the profession, and what resources would most support your use of AI.
      • Your input will help guide the work of the AI in Education & Mental Health Consortium; a multidisciplinary group focused on sharing best practices for AI use in the field.
      • The survey is open now through April 20th.
      • CAMFT strongly encourages all members to participate.

      Click the image below to learn more and register for the 2026 Law & Ethics webinars brought to you by CAMFT! Earn CE units and learn valuable information.

      Law & Ethics: Treating Jack: Navigating Legal & Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Minors

      Presenter: Kristin Roscoe, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

      Date: June 5, 2026

      Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
      Register HERE


      Law & Ethics: Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination

      Presenter: Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

      Date: August 7, 2026

      Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Register HERE


      Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified

      Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

      Date: October 2, 2026

      Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
      Register HERE



      Legislation Corner

      • Click HERE for the latest legislative updates from State CAMFT
      • Click HERE for the latest from State CAMFT's advocacy Action Center

      NEW BBS ADVERTISING REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST

      The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) has updated its advertising regulations, effective April 1, 2026. The regulations apply to licensees, registrants, and trainees. Among the key changes in its regulations, the term “full name” is now clarified to mean the individual’s first name and last name as filed with the Board. Licensees and registrants may also use a nickname or former legal name when advertising their services. 

      For more information on these changes, including examples of acceptable and unacceptable advertising content, refer to the BBS’s “Licensee and Registrant Advertising Requirements” factsheet and FAQs. 


      Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter


      Sponsor Annoucements

      New Sponsors Coming Soon!

      Considering becoming a sponsor? Click HERE to learn more!

      Disclaimer: Sponsor announcements have been reviewed and approved for posting by the LBSB CAMFT Leadership Team. However, it does not represent the official views, positions, or endorsements of the Chapter.

      Member Announcements


      If you are an actively registered Member of LBSB CAMFT, you have the opportunity to market yourself, your events, your space, and positions you are hiring for or seeking for FREE! To submit an ad to be posted in M2M, send an email to our Marketing Director, Claire Morrison, at marketing@lbsbcamft.org with a photo and/or brief text and any links to be shared and it will be posted in our next two M2M emails. To apply for membership, click here.

      If you would like to have an email sent out specifically dedicated to your ad/business, please email our President, Chris McKnight, about setting up a sponsored e-blast. She can be reached via email at president@lbsbcamft.org. This is a great way to further LBSB CAMFT's mission of supporting local therapists by providing learning and community-building opportunities.

      M2M & Sponsored e-blasts are sent out to over 1,100 people! Contact us today to set up your advertisement.

      Announcements from Members are approved for posting by the Board but do not constitute endorsement and may not reflect the opinions of LBSB CAMFT.

      How to Submit to M2M

      • M2M emails go out weekly on Mondays
      • Please submit info in brief text format by the Sunday afternoon prior to the desired posting of your submission
      • A flyer in jpg or png format can also be submitted and a link will be added to the photo, if provided
      • For more details on how to request an M2M (members only) or e-blast advertisement available to members & non-members), see our full guidelines, which can be found here 
      • Please send M2M submissions to marketing@lbsbcamft.org
      • Please send requests for sponsored e-blasts to president@lbsbcamft.org

      We look forward to hearing from you. All feedback is welcomed and appreciated.


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