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Join LBSB CAMFT online or in-person in Torrance on Friday, June 12th for the training, "Parts Work for Complex Trauma" with Laura deSantis. Register HERE.
If you are in the market for your first traineeship or simply a change of scenery, register HERE to attend the Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Job Fair, held in person in Torrance, on Monday, September 14th. See the flyer below for more information.
Long Beach South Bay CAMFT is seeking organization, agencies and other businesses looking to hire mental health professionals at all levels. See the flyer or click HERE to learn more information!
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, June 12th - LBSB CAMFT presents: Parts Work for Complex Trauma with Laura DeSantis, LPCC (Hybrid In-Person in Torrance/Online). Register HERE Friday, July 10th - LBSB CAMFT presents: Healing Attachment Trauma Through The Body: A Somatic Approach to Regulation, Repair, and Relational Connection with Cody Gauthier, LCSW (Hybrid In-Person in Torrance/Online). Register HERE Saturday, July 11th - LBSB CAMFT Walk & Connect (In-Person, Redondo Beach Pier). Register HERE Monday, September 14th - LBSB CAMFT Job Fair (In-Person, Torrance). Join us as an Attendee (register here) or as a Table Host (get in touch with Chris McKnight and learn more 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. | New in M2M this week:
Letter from the President Dear Friends and Colleagues, I hope you had a wonderful 3-day Memorial holiday last weekend. I did not have the opportunity to send out a letter. I felt like I forgot something last Sunday as a result! I guess I am getting into the habit of sending these letters! Thank you to all of the military men and women who have faithfully served our country in the past, present, and for the sake of America's future! Our freedom is not free! Our military personnel pay that sacrifice for our protection and freedom. Chapter Updates: June Monthly CE Event: It falls on Friday, June 12th at 8:45 AM. The topic is Parts Work for Complex Trauma. You won't want to miss it! It is a hybrid event, so if you can't leave the office, jump on your computer! Job Fair: We are all set for the 2026 Job Fair. We are opening up registration for both job seekers and employers/supervisors. The location and fees remain the same affordable amounts. Really hope we get a great crowd this year. The date is September 14th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please refer to the flyers posted on the LBSB CAMFT website, newsletter, and social media sites. Note: We have a very lucrative opportunity coming up July 31st & Aug. 1st for those of you interested in training for the writing of Diagnostic Evaluation Reports for immigrants seeking residency through the courts! You would be working with attorneys in collaboration and coaching from the Academy trainers. The tuition pays for itself plus way more after writing your first report for the court. In addition, you will be able to earn 7.5 CE credits. This event is co-hosted by the Long Beach South Bay Chapter and an amazing couple named Jason and Lorena Frey, whom we met at the CAMFT Annual Leadership Conference! They are CAMFT members and approved providers of CE events. They recently became members of the LBSB Chapter and generous sponsors! They will begin advertising their specialized training event at a special discounted fee for LBSB Chapter attendees! Please contact Jason to inquire about registration and scholarship needs! We negotiated their standard fee down by nearly half, and I am sincerely hoping that the response will be exceptional! If you have questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Leadership roles have shifted once again, but fortunately, we have been able to fill them as quickly as possible. We have had some transitions in both our Secretary and CFO roles. I will be introducing the new leaders soon. Training begins for these two roles tomorrow! Hopefully, these two individuals will make the transition smoothly. We are still in need of someone who is tech savvy and has experience with Canva! That is a must-have! If that is you, please reach out to me ASAP! Our wonderful Vice President, Jennifer Seidner, has been creating all of the flyers to fill in until this role is filled. The role is called: Marketing & Content. Claire Morrison continues to remain loyal to this Chapter by continuing to edit and update our weekly newsletter until this role is filled as well! Thank you to both of these selfless individuals. Please welcome our new Hospitality Director, Amy Prout. Amy completed her Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix. She comes to us with a great deal of experience. She currently works at Discovery Behavioral Health in Business Development and Outreach. She will be representing the LBSB Chapter at all of our events in person. She will be our greeter who scans folks in and out of CE events and helps with setup, teardown, and even breakfasts as needed! We also welcome our new Sponsorship Director, Hasti Moradi. Hasti is an AMFT and is working on completing her licensure hours. She will be setting up sponsorship meetings and assisting sponsors with the best advertising options in exchange for their sponsorship donations to help fund the LBSB Chapter and provide them with the ability to continue offering exceptional events for all mental health clinicians in the Long Beach South Bay communities and beyond! Please feel free to reach me with any questions or comments about the content of my letter. Warmly, 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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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
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 |
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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.
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.
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