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    Chapter Announcements

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

    Upcoming events

    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. 


    Join LBSB CAMFT in person in Palos Verdes on Friday, August 29th for the presentation, "How to Work with Families in High Conflict Custody Matters" with Cathy Himlin, LMFT, LPCC and earn 1 CE credit!



    Events on the Horizon from

    LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT
    (subject to change)

    Friday, August 29th - “How to Work with Families in High Conflict Custody Matters” with Cathy Himlin, LMFT, LPCC (In-Person @ Fusion School, PV)

    Friday, September 12th - “Managing Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Chronic Pain Issues" with Rohit Aiyer, M.D (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting)

    Friday, September 19th - "Law and Ethics: Working with Minor Clients: Prepare for Success and Avoid the Pitfalls" with Alain Montgomery (Webinar) Register HERE

    Friday, October 10th - "Using the PLISSIT Model to Treat Clients with Sexual Problems" with Liz Dubé LMFT, CST (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting)

    Friday, October 31st - “Healthy Ways to Manage Chronic Mental Illness, How You Can Help” Cherie Harper, LMFT (In-Person @ Fusion School, PV)

    Friday, November 14th - “Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers” Sara Jasper, JD (Webinar) Register HERE

    For the most up-to-date information, click HERE to access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change).

    The Leadership Bulletin
         Reminders & Announcements from the Leadership Team

    New in M2M this week:

    • New CAMFT August Newsletter
    • CAMFT Scholarship/Grant Application Info


    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.


    Member Benefits

    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 check out the benefits of membership HERE.

    • 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!


    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


    Pre-Licensed Clinician Resources

      LBSB CAMFT Pre-Licensed Corner 
      State CAMFT Pre-Licensed Corner


      State CAMFT Announcements

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


      State CAMFT Newsletters

      DID YOU KNOW: CAMFT has annual Scholarships and Grants you may be eligible for!
      Click HERE to learn more about them!

      The Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing nominations after the deadline date of November 7, 2025. Recipients will be notified April 1, 2026.


      "Law and Ethics: Working with Minor Clients: Prepare for Success and Avoid the Pitfalls"


      Presenter: Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney


      Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00am


      Register HERE for the September Webinar

      "Law and Ethics: Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers"

      Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

      Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00am

      Register HERE for the November Webinar


      Legislation Corner

      Reminder:

      LAW CHANGE: DISPLAY OF LICENSE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED NOTICE TO CONSUMERS (Effective July 1, 2025)

      Click HERE to read more about it.

      The California Board of Behavioral Sciences has posted its 2025 Sunset Review Report!

      This comprehensive report highlights the Board's key accomplishments over the last four years and provides valuable insights into the ongoing work being done. Take a moment to explore how the Board has been making a difference for consumers and licensees!

      2025 Sunset Review Report: Click HERE


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

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


      Tip: click on the image below and scroll to page 2 for FAQs on the changes to Supervision & License Display requirements


      The Board of Behavioral Sciences has updated its FAQs for Associates (and MFT Trainees). This includes the addition of the following Q&As:

            • Can a Trainee or Associate who is traveling out-of-state provide services to a client in California and can I count those hours toward
              licensure?
            • Can I count supervised experience gained in another state toward California licensure?
            • Can I count supervised experience gained in California toward licensure in another state?
            • How can I avoid losing experience hours as a registrant?
            • How can I avoid losing experience hours after applying for licensure?

      Below are links to the updated FAQ documents:
      https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/asw_faq.pdf
      https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/pcci_faq.pdf
      https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/mft_faq.pdf

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      Member Announcements


      Want To Help Transracial Adoptive Children? Please Consider This Research Opportunity! 

      Hello! Emoji

      I am a Doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and I am performing a research study on a developing curriculum for transracial adoptive children and their adoptive families. It will focus on minimizing identity crisis and other mental health issues for the adoptee during the attachment and adjustment process.  Please help me out and consider being a part of this! Emoji 

      Best Regards, 

      Ms. Ali Karriem, A.M.F.T., SUDCCIII, R.A.M.S. 



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      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 and Sponsors 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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