The PreLicensed 3000 Club Call (Mon, April 27, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Who should sign up?
If you’re prelicensed and figuring it out as you get your hours… this is for you. Doesn’t matter if you just started or you’re deep in your hours. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious how other people are doing this, you’ll fit right in.

What to expect?
This is super casual. Not a lecture, not a presentation. A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the event.

We’ll kick it off with quick intros, then open it up to chat. You can share, ask questions, vent a little, or just listen. Totally up to you. We’ll wrap up with a few helpful takeaways.

You don’t have to talk if you don’t want to. You can literally just show up and listen the whole time and that counts.

The vibe
Easy, supportive, no pressure. Just people in the same phase of life figuring it out together.

Also… pets are very welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For questions regarding this meeting, contact:

Matt Butler

prelicensed@lbsbcamft.org

Click here to learn more about our Event Policies and Protocols. For details about our Grievance Procedures, click here.

Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Approval Number 56159 is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. LBSB CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Canvassing or Distribution: No canvassing or distribution of materials is allowed at the event by anyone who has not pre-purchased a sponsorship opportunity. This does not include the exchange of business cards between Clinicians.

Addiction as Relationship. Understanding Substance Use Through Attachment & Connection. (Fri, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Meet Joshua

Joshua Pickett, LMFT, brings over 10 years of experience working with mental health, substance use, and family dynamics. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has completed a two-year training program in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, including extensive training in trauma-focused care.

Joshua currently works in private practice, specializing in complex PTSD and substance use. His clinical background includes work in IOP and PHP settings treating severe trauma and addiction, as well as experience with Children and Family Services.

Both professionally and personally, Joshua has dedicated his career to understanding the complexities of substance use and how to support lasting, meaningful change for those who are struggling.

Addiction as Relationship

Understanding Substance Use Through Attachment & Connection

What if addiction isn’t just about substances...

But about relationships?

Many clients struggling with substance use aren’t just battling a behavior… they are navigating unmet attachment needs. This training will help you understand addiction through a relational lens— so you can intervene with more clarity, compassion, and effectiveness.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Substance use often becomes a substitute for connection. Without understanding the attachment dynamics underneath, interventions can miss the mark.

This training offers a deeper framework to:

Understand the why behind substance use
See how early attachment shapes regulation and coping
Respond in a way that supports lasting change

Educational Goals

Have an understanding of attachment theory and how relationships affect human development.
Understand how substances become a substitute for a proper attachment relationship.
Have a way of understanding and a way of intervening regarding clinical work with Substance Use clients.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

✔ Name 2 ways in which early attachment can affect the autonomic nervous system.

✔ List 2 therapeutic strategies or frameworks that can be used to treat Substance Use.

✔ Describe 2 types of relational support needed for Substance Use.

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Course completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course upon completion of the Evaluation form via the Attendee Dashboard, which will be emailed to you.

SCHEDULE:

8:45 AM	Breakfast & Introductions
9:15 AM	Presentation Begins
11:15 AM	Presentation Ends

MEETING INFORMATION:

Our presenter will be delivering their session virtually.

*VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE May 7th @ 6 PM*

*In-Person Registrations Available at The Door*