Join LBSB CAMFT for Walk & Connect on Saturday, August 8th at the Redondo Beach Pier! Please note the time change to 10am.

Join LBSB CAMFT online or in-person in Torrance on Friday, August 14th for "The 3 C's of Hardiness: Cognitive Processing & First Responders" with Dr. Janine Elias. Learn more and 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!

Join LBSB CAMFT on Friday, October 9th in Torrance or online for Dr. Keegan Tangeman's presentation on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents!

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)

Saturday, August 8th - LBSB Walk & Connect (In-person, Redondo Beach Pier). Register HERE!

Friday, August 14th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "The 3 C's: Cognitive Processing with First Responders" with Dr. Janine Elias (Hybrid online/in-person, Torrance) 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)

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) REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

What to watch out for in M2M this week:

• New letter from the President
• Please note the time change for the next Walk & Connect coming up THIS SATURDAY!
• Join us this month in Torrance! Learn more HERE!
• NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! Scroll down to learn about our October presentation on DBT for Adolescents.
• Reminder!! The 2026 LBSB CAMFT Job Fair coming this September - sign up as an attendee or a table host!

Letter from the President

Monday, August 3, 2026

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Happy first week of August 2026! We are in the midst of summer, and I hope everyone is enjoying more time outdoors!

I want to encourage you all to read the CAMFT E-Newsletter! Here are some of the topics it covers:

Legal Matters, Membership, CE Opportunities, Chapter Corner, Certified Supervisor Program, Affinity Partners, Scholarships and Awards, Pre-Licensed Corner, CEPA, and Deadlines.

CAMFT News:

Each year, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists™ awards five scholarships and one grant to deserving candidates. Each scholarship is $4,000, and the grant award is up to $2,500.

Applications are accepted from now until November. Visit the CAMFT.org Scholarships page to read about last year's winners and to start your own application. Note: You can only apply for one!

We also encourage you to help CAMFT recognize the outstanding work happening across our field. If you know an MFT, program, or organization making a meaningful impact, please consider submitting a nomination for CAMFT's Honors and Awards. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the dedication and contributions of our community!

Did you miss the last edition of the Pre-Licensed Newsletter? Perhaps you never even heard of it?

Hold your calendars for this year's Pre-Licensed Summit 2026! It's a virtual event free for CAMFT Members held on November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

🔥 The Long Beach South Bay Chapter co-hosted its Immigration Diagnostic Evaluation Academy this weekend on July 31st and August 1st. We had a wonderful time learning about this line of work, which can benefit immigrant families at risk of deportation. Jason and Lorena Frey were not your typical instructors. They took the time to break everything down and promised to support you every step of the way. It is not too late to get involved. The 2-day course will continue to be offered virtually and in person throughout California. Don't let the tuition prevent you from learning! Contact Jason Frey at TherapistJFrey@gmail.com or 909-492-1212.

👣 We also have our monthly Walk and Connect this Saturday, August 8th, at the Redondo Beach Pier. Arrive early to find parking. Please register online to let Wendy, our Membership Director, know you can make it. Her email is membership@lbsbcamft.org if you have any questions. It will be a beautiful day, and perhaps you will get to see some of the huge waves we have been having! 🌊

📢 Heads up! We have our upcoming 2 CE Monthly Event on August 14th! This course examines the integration of the 3 C's of Hardiness—Challenge, Control, and Commitment—with cognitive processing principles as a framework for working with first responders exposed to cumulative stress, adversity, and critical incidents. Keep in mind we are among those first responders as well! Hope to see you there! This is a hybrid event, and it would be great to see you again!

Open positions on our Leadership Teams remain available! Join us if you would like to be a part of our awesome group of leaders with huge hearts to serve and support the Chapter. If you have 5 hours to spare and are interested in either a Marketing & Content or Clinical Director role, please reach out to me! I am also looking for 3 people to serve as assistants on each of our teams: Executive, Events, or Promotions. What do you see as your strengths and weaknesses? I will find you a place to serve where you will be fully trained and supported.

🎗️ Just a quick reminder about our JOB FAIR ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH! We still have room for Table Hosts and Attendees! Whether you are pre-licensed or licensed, it does not matter. Various opportunities will be available for you to explore. Employers will be there to meet and greet you, so bring your resume to share.

Warmly,

Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT

President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT

president@lbsbcamft.org
(310) 529-3011

www.lbsbcamft.org

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

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!

• 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!

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.

Pre-Licensed Clinician Resources

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

 THERAPY OFFICE MOVING SALE! 

Everything Must Go!

I'm moving out of my therapy office and selling furniture, books, play therapy supplies, and much more at very reasonable prices!

📅 Open House Sale

📍 Location

424-215-6285

Can't make it that day? Call to schedule an earlier appointment.

Items for Sale:

• Children's books
• Treatment planning & therapy intervention books
• Sand tray
• Hundreds of sand tray figures
• • $1 each or fill a sandwich bag for $10
  • Many themed bundles already assembled
• Puppets
• Stuffed animals
• Large Whiteboard & Eraser
• Kimochis® & Huggtopus®
• Games & play sets
• Children's work table with two chairs
• Loveseat with cover
• THX chair with covers
• Large whiteboard with eraser
• Bookcases & shelving units
• 10 lobby/waiting room chairs
• Plus many additional therapy and office items!

Perfect for therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, teachers, schools, and anyone looking for quality office furniture and children's materials.

Photos attached. Come early for the best selection—everything is priced to sell!

Congratulations to our very own Kim Polinder, APCC, of Live With Ease Wellness Center on the release of her new book, Why We Fight: A Transformative Road Map to Healing Conflict in Any Relationship, available July 21! Named an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Nonfiction Books of July, the book draws on Kim’s more than 13 years of experience working with couples and offers a practical framework for transforming recurring conflict into greater understanding, repair, and connection. Published by HarperOne, Why We Fight is available wherever books are sold. Learn more at livewitheasewellnesscenter.com and follow @kp_counseling.