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 OUR HOLIDAY PARTY IS 6 WEEKS AWAY! We are looking forward to another great gathering of therapists to end the year in community and gratitude. As always, we will be holding the self-care basket drawing. See below for details on how to donate!
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) Friday, December 11th - 11:00am - 3:00pm - LBSB CAMFT Annual Holiday Party (Torrance Cultural Arts Center - George Nakano Theater). 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.
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. | What to watch out for in M2M this week:
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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!
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The October Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.
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THE AMFTRB NATIONAL EXAM IN CALIFORNIA
CAMFT continues to advocate for California's transition to the AMFTRB National Exam, a key strategic priority intended to support licensure portability and align California with most other states. While the BBS has postponed discussion of a potential transition until its November 2026 Board meeting, the current California LMFT Clinical Exam remains in effect, and no immediate changes to the licensure examination process are expected.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we've received.
Is California transitioning to the AMFTRB National Exam?
The BBS has delayed discussion of a potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam until its November 2026 Board meeting. Despite the revised timeline, adoption of the AMFTRB National Exam remains one of CAMFT’s strategic priorities, and CAMFT will continue advocating for the transition.
For those currently pursuing MFT licensure, it is important to know that the existing California LMFT clinical exam remains in place. At this time, no changes to the exam process are anticipated in the near future.
When will we know more about the potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam?
We anticipate that the BBS will discuss this potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam during its November 2026 Board meeting. CAMFT will continue to closely monitor developments and will share any new information with membership as soon as updates become available following the meeting in late November.
What is CAMFT doing to advocate for the AMFTRB National Exam?
CAMFT continues to advocate with the BBS for a transition to the AMFTRB National Exam and has requested that any concerns contributing to the delay be discussed publicly with stakeholders at the November 2026 Board meeting.
In addition, CAMFT is exploring all possible pathways to advance the implementation of the AMFTRB National Exam and will continue to engage with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the process.
While the timeline has shifted, CAMFT's commitment has not. We will continue to advocate for the adoption of the AMFTRB National Exam and will keep members informed as discussions progress and new information becomes available. In the meantime, candidates should continue preparing for and taking the California LMFT Clinical Exam as required, as no immediate changes to the examination process are anticipated.
ATTN: PRE-LICENSED MEMBERS!!!
Applicants can now submit their Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) application online through BreEZe at https://www.breeze.ca.gov. This milestone marks the first step in our phased rollout of online applications for all registrant types, helping create a faster and more efficient path for new associates entering the workforce. | Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter |
Online Associate MFT application is now available!
Sponsor Annoucements
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD provides confidential, high-quality therapy, and local referral support services to: post-9/11 veterans, service members*, National Guard and Reserves, and their family members, including spouse or partner, children, parents, siblings, caregivers and others. Care is available regardless of discharge status, role while in uniform, or combat experience. Insurance or ability to pay will never be a barrier to care.
*TRICARE referral needed for active duty. Now partnering with the Gary Sinise Foundation to extend our services to Los Angeles Fire Department and their families.
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.
I am offering this 2 CEU training in December regarding Tarasoff and preventing violence. If you work in a school, this would be an incredible opportunity to learn about preventing mass violence. If you work in a private practice, this could be an opportunity to learn how to determine dangerousness and connect with the right people when needed. I hope this is a training that can support anyone in our field! In-person attendance is limited to 25 and will be at the Wayfarer Hotel in San Luis Obispo. There is an online live webinar option as well. Please consider signing up or contacting me with questions or concerns. In Person Sign Up: Link
I am looking for 4 more women to join on Thursdays at lunchtime every other week. Please tell your clients. A newly licensed therapist will co-host. Thank you, Hillary Wilson
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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.
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