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 us THIS FRIDAY, January 9th in Torrance or online!
Click HERE or on the image below to learn more and register for the CE event.

Join LBSB CAMFT for our next Walk & Connect gathering near the Redondo Beach Pier THIS SATURDAY, January 10th. Register (for free!) and learn more details, including where to meet, HERE on our website.

Events on the Horizon from

LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT

(subject to change)

Friday, January 9th - "ADHD Across the Lifespan" with Daniel Waldman, M.D. (Hybrid: In-Person/Webinar), in Torrance. Register HERE

Saturday, January 10th - Walk & Connect (In-Person near the Redondo Beach Pier) Register HERE

Friday, February 6th - "Navigating Gray Areas with Confidence: A Helpful Overview of Dual Relationships, Coaching Considerations for Therapists, and Soliciting Reviews and Testimonials from Patients" Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Register HERE

Friday, April 10th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

Friday, June 5th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

Friday, August 7th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

Friday, October 2nd - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

For the most up-to-date information, we provide access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). The 2026 one will be uploaded soon!

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.

New in M2M this week:

• First 2026 Letter from the President
• Join us THIS Friday, January 9th, for our latest CE event! Read more about it and register HERE!
• Our next Walk & Connect group is coming up THIS Saturday, January 10th. Click HERE to register!
• Are you looking for an associateship? You're in luck! We've got one listed on our Job Board! Have a job offer to announce? We want to help you advertise it! Members can submit them HERE!

Letter from the President
January 5, 2026

Dear Members, Sponsors, and Colleagues and Friends,

Happy, happy New Year! 2026 has begun! Time to press reset and make some decisions in our work and/or home lives.

Reset Principles:

#1 The ALWAYS Principle:
I ALWAYS want to do something new in my life. What area in your life requires a change? Decide on short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals. Next, make a realistic plan to achieve them. Remember, you have 12 months (360 days) to get these met.

#2 The EVERY Day Principle:
I want to do something new in me EVERY day. What about you would you like to change that is a possible and reasonable adjustment in who you are as a person? This could involve something as simple as saying an affirmation daily, stretching more, judging less, or smiling more.

#3 The STUCK IN THE PAST Principle:
I cannot move forward if I am caught in my past. We all have wounds that come from the past. A difficult relationship with a parent, a child, a lover, or an event. These can taint the way we approach the future and can cause us to hesitate and/or avoid. We all know, as clinicians, the patterns we cling to. Let’s make it a point to address what keeps us stuck so we stop looking in the rear-view mirror. Bring closure and healing to our own wounds.

We hope 2026 brings us all the courage and boldness to be the very best version of ourselves this year. The very things we hope for in our clients!

We look forward to seeing many of you at our first Monthly Event on Friday, January 9, 2026. We already have over 20 people registered and are looking forward to a great turnout. Then, on January 10, 2026, we have our Walk and Connect. Please join our Director of Membership, Wendy Rodriguez, at the Redondo Beach Pier. Registration is open. This is an opportunity to meet someone new in the field and have a friendly conversation while walking along the strand. Dress warmly and grab some comfortable shoes. It will be a lovely time to connect. Wendy will also be there to answer any questions regarding exclusive member benefits.

Please welcome our Chapter Leaders for 2026:

Executive Team:
President – Chris McKnight
Secretary – Carmen Maldonado
Treasurer – Katherine Macleod
Team Assistant – Mia Jang

Events Team:
Programs Director – Lani Espinas
Pre-Licensed Director – Matt Butler
Hospitality Director – Kim Moore
Clinical Director – Cherie Harper
Team Assistant – Melissa Gabon

Promotions Team:
Marketing Directors – Claire Morrison & Danielle Waldby
Communications Directors – Yesenia Rosado & Brenda Grow
Membership Director – Wendy Rodriquez
Sponsorship Director – Charmaine Holland
Team Assistant – Jeff Ho

The newest 2026 Chapter Leaders have their names underlined for your acknowledgement. During January, a ballot will be sent out to Members only to obtain a formal vote to confirm each of the volunteers who have offered their time and service to the Long Beach South Bay Chapter of CAMFT for the year 2026.

If you wish to contact one of the Chapter Leaders or see their photo and a brief description of their roles, please use the tab on the home page of our website labeled “About Us.” Select from the drop-down menu “Leadership” or “Contact Us.”

Warmly,

Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT

(310) 529-3011

President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT

president@lbsbcamft.org

www.lbsbcamft.org

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!

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.

• 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!

Important Update - Due to ongoing questions, BBS has updated the 90-Day Rule FAQ to help clarify and answer common concerns. Please take a moment to review the revised document in the link below from the Boards website. Supervisors: Be sure to review the FAQ carefully to fully understand the requirements for supervisees who plan to count hours earned between their graduation date and the date they receive their registration number. 90 Day Rule FAQ: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/90day_rule.pdf

The Board of Behavioral Sciences announced a new Listserv Subscriber list for supervisors! By joining, supervisors will receive updates, resources, and important information on all things related to supervision. Stay connected and informed—subscribe today by clicking HERE