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 OUR HOLIDAY PARTY IS HERE (almost!!) 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, October 9th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents." with Dr. Keegan Tangeman (Hybrid online/in-person, Torrance) Register HERE! Saturday, October 10th - LBSB Walk & Connect (In-person, Redondo Beach Pier). Register HERE! 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.
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Letter from the President How is everyone feeling? We are at the end of September. We have three more months left in 2026! I hope that's a good thing for most of you! Time to take inventory of your business and personal goals for the year. Create a strategy to reach them by the end of the year. Or make adjustments and pivot! We all know that without our vision, we lose sight of the direction we are headed in at home, in relationships, and in business. Chapter Updates: I am happy to share that we've filled all our Director roles. I am so relieved that this got done! Yay! We have 2 additional folks who will give me their 12-month commitments over the week. I really wanted to make Jennifer's transition smooth by providing her with a full set of Directors and Committee Members. As a reminder, effective January 1st, Jennifer will officially take over the Chapter as President! Get excited, folks; she brings fresh, new ideas that will only make the Chapter better! I will be around as a resource, only in the background for the most part. I want to encourage you all to please jump onto the website in October and take a look at the incoming leadership for the Chapter. We will provide photos! I hope that you will take time in October to greet them and make them feel welcome. Please be kind and patient as we train them. Keep in mind that we are all just volunteers here to serve all of you and create an environment for all to thrive and grow as clinicians and colleagues to one another. Introducing: We have a new Clinical/DEI Director named Karen Wilson. She is an LMFT and Psy.D. She will be reviewing the documents submitted by our 2027 CE presenters/instructors. We have a new Marketing & Content Director named Angelise Williams. She is an AMFT. She will be creating the flyers for all our 2027 events and updating our social media platforms. We have a new Operations Director named Anahy Diaz. She is an LMFT. She will be managing our Communication Calendar and the CEGo platform used for evaluations & certificates. We have a new Membership Director named Clairre Ceylon. She is a Clinical Affiliate. She will be managing the members' profiles and sending greetings to new members, as well as reminders to those who need to renew their membership. Reminder: If you allow your CAMFT membership to lapse, you may no longer be a member of the Chapter. That's a policy! We have a new Promotions Committee member named Tiara Wright. She is an AMFT. She will assist the Promotions Team members with their primary responsibilities and will be ready to back up anyone if they become unavailable. Chapter Events: Only two final Continuing Education Events and only 1 final Walk & Connect in October! Please make every effort to join us! Go to the website to register at: www.lbsbcamft.org October 9th, 8:45 AM–11:15 AM October 10th, 3:00 PM October 30th, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM The last Event for 2026 is our Holiday Event at the Cultural Arts Center, held on December 11th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. We will eat, drink, play games, and have a drawing! If you are a clinician or affiliate of the Long Beach South Bay community, come on out and join the fun! Registration is open! Thank you, everyone, for taking a few minutes to catch up with the LBSB CAMFT Chapter. We appreciate it! If you have any feedback, I would love to hear from any of you. Warm Regards, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT president@lbsbcamft.org
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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!
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.
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The Early Bird registration fee has been extended for Chapter members. Active chapter members should receive the special pricing automatically during registration.
You can attend both the Fall Symposium, Oct 17 and the Supervision Workshop, Oct 16. Simply add the Supervision Workshop to the Fall Symposium registration as an optional add-on when you check out. It's a great way to expand your learning and make the most of your event experience.
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.
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
ATTN: PRE-LICENSED MEMBERS!!! There are sections specifically for you in the current issue of the BBS Newsletter. Take a peek starting on page 10! | Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter |
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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.
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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.
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