8:00 am - 9:30 am

Annual Membership Meeting (Members Only) (No CEs)
The Board of Directors invites all CAMFT members to the Annual Membership Meeting. CAMFT Executive Director Joy Alafia, MBA, CAE will report on our accomplishments, including political and grassroots efforts on CAMFT-backed and CAMFT-sponsored bills.

As always, member comments will be received. The program will include recognition of Educational Foundation scholarship and grant recipients.

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Keynote: The Relationship Fix | Dr. Jenn Mann, LMFT

11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Lunch Break/Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception
Kick off your conference experience at our complimentary reception. Relax and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while networking with friends and colleagues. Visit the exhibitors to discover new and informative resources. Play the Exhibitor Card Game with participating exhibitors—you could be among the lucky prize winners this year!

11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Paid Luncheon Presentation: $70 | Gender-Affirming Medical and Mental Health Care for Transgender Adolescents | Aydin Olson-Kennedy, LCSW and Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 

Shedding More Light on AAPI Mental Health: Clinical Considerations and Concerns | Gary Quan, LMFT

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 

Beyond Burnout Prevention and Recovery: Creating Optimal Performance for Therapists | Katie Vernoy, LMFT, and Curt Widhalm, LMFT 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Couples Whisperer | Amanda Somberg, LMFT   

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  

Porn Literacy 101 | Diane Gleim, LMFT   

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm   

Sizing Up Our Clients: Body Bias in Therapy | Laura Westmoreland, LMFT   

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm   

Break   

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm   

Sexuality Through the Lifecycle | Marty Klein, LMFT  

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm   

Healing Trauma and Addictions with Brainspotting | Maria Gray, LMFT        

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

Strategies for Working with High Conflict Couples | Dana McNeil, LMFT 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

Clinical Considerations When Treating Parents of Gender Diverse Children | Linda Reeves, LMFT    

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  

The Foundations of Neuroscience Marketing: Connecting Story, Emotion, Purpose, and Intellect | Ernesto Segismundo, LMFT  

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm    

The Family Communication Lifecycle | Anthony Owliaie, LMFT   

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Political Action Committee (PAC) Fundraiser Reception 
Kick Up Your Heels for the CAMFT PAC
Event fee: $75
Saddle up, partners!  Join us for a night of boot-scootin' fun at our CAMFT PAC fundraiser. Enjoy line dancing, tasty hors d'oeuvres, and a complimentary drink, all while supporting the CAMFT PAC.

 

8:00 am - 9:00 am

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Keynote: The Hidden Biases of Good People: Implications for Marriage and Family Therapists | Dr. Bryant Marks

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Paid Luncheon Presentation: $70 | A Practice Guide for Reducing Stress and Resolving Trauma | Michele Solloway, PhD, MPA, SEP, LMC, LMT/BCTMB®  
Somatic Experiencing™: 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 

Transforming Trauma and Reclaiming the Core Self Through Fierce Love:  An Introduction to CSRT (Part I) | SueAnne Piliero, PhD

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

From Unwanted Pain to Sexual Pleasure: Common Sexual Health Concerns Impacting People With Vulvas | Dr. Mia Fine, PhD, LMFT, LMFT, CST CSE

Sending the Right Message: Compliance Considerations for Emailing and Texting Your Patients | Bradley Muldrow, CAMFT Staff Attorney 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  

Progress Notes: Gaining clarity and confidence with practical solutions | Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey, PsyD 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 

Threat, Emotional Eating, and Self Compassion| Rik Rusovick, PhD, LMFT  

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm 

Break  

Neurodiversity & Late Diagnosis of ADHD & ASD | Dr. Monica Elis-Blied, PhD, MACL, BSP   

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

Transforming Trauma and Reclaiming the Core Self Through Fierce Love:  CSRT in Action (Part II)| SueAnne Piliero, PhD

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  

Restoring the Wisdom of the Nervous System: Healing Trauma Through the Lens of Brainspotting | Andrew Susskind, LCSW

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  

Level up your Practice: How to Bring in More Ideal Clients | Dr. Marie Fang, PhD  

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  

Tension Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE) | Maria Alfaro

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  

Explore the Power Behind Holistic Approaches in Therapy with the S.A.G.E. Method & Gain Basic Knowledge about Reiki and its Benefits| Emily Celis, LMFT  

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm  

Closing Reception