April 2021 E-news
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April 2021 E-NEWSLETTER

Greetings CAMFT members! I hope all of you are staying healthy and taking care of yourselves. There is so much going on in the world that I need to pack two messages into one this month.

My first message revolves around the theme of leadership. CAMFT is looking for members to serve as leaders, both on the CAMFT Board of Directors and on various committees.

  • CAMFT’s Board of Directors has three vacancies for Clinical Director-at-Large. In this role, you would serve alongside other state board members to shape the future of CAMFT as well as the MFT profession in California.
  • CAMFT has numerous openings on most of our Committees, including the:
    • Bylaws Committee
    • Certified Supervisor Program Committee
    • Continuing Education Provider Approval Committee
    • Educational Foundation
    • Finance Committee
    • Pre-licensed Committee

Getting involved in CAMFT leadership is a great way to meet and collaborate with colleagues while giving back to the MFT community. For more information and to apply for one of these leadership positions, click here. The deadline for Board of Director applications is April 30, 2021, and the deadline for Committee applications is April 19, 2021.

My second message concerns racial justice and the discrimination that Asian Americans are experiencing. The group Stop AAPI Hate found nearly 3,800 incidents of anti-Asian American discrimination across the country in the past year. A surge of violence against Asian American elderly has been reported in San Francisco. Then on March 16, a gunman killed eight people at three Asian-owned businesses in Atlanta, including six Asian American women. These events, and the social dynamics of racism and racial injustice, deeply impact mental health and well-being for Asian Americans, BIPOC, and all people.

As a commitment to providing members with high quality and timely education, CAMFT will be offering a Lunch and Learn workshop on April 8, 2021, on “Asian American Resilience: Therapist Efficacy in a Time of Crisis.” This presentation will be conducted by Helen Hsu, PsyD, Past President of the Asian American Psychological Association and a staff psychologist at Stanford University. This workshop will review the diversity of the Asian American population, the history of discrimination against Asian Americans, and strategies for supporting Asian American clients.

I encourage each of you to attend this very important workshop, as well as consider volunteering for CAMFT in a leadership position.

Wishing everyone health and wellness!

Regards,
Nabil El-Ghoroury, Ph.D., Executive Director
Nabil El-Ghoroury, Ph.D., CAE
Executive Director
nel-ghoroury@camft.org | Twitter: @drnabil

 


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANT RECIPIENTS AND HONORS & AWARDS WINNERS

Click here to view the 2021 CAMFT Educational Foundation Scholarships & Grant recipients and the 2021 CAMFT Honors & Awards winners.


Advocacy/Legislation

The BBS is beginning the development of its Strategic Plan for 2022. More here.

Click here to read the latest from Sacramento and the BBS.

Click here for helpful resources during COVID-19.

Click here to add your voice!

CE Opportunities

"Asian American Resilience" on April 9, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. More information.

April 9, 2021, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. More Information.

April 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. More information.

CAMFT's 57th Annual Conference-2021 Virtual Experience
May 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th
Click here for more details. Registration to open soon!

 

Membership

CAMFT is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Board of Directors election!

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 19, 2021. Click here.

Apply to join CAMFT's Board of Directors!

April 30, 2021 at 8:00 am. More Here


 

Chapters Corner

Do you need networking opportunities to begin developing a network of colleagues? A free mentor program for support and guidance from licensed clinicians in your area? Training and professional development opportunities through monthly meetings? Access to job directories listing available practicum and internships in your area? Then join a chapter today! For a list of chapters, click here.

To view upcoming events for chapter members and non-chapter members, click here.

To view upcoming Road to Licensure, Law & Ethics, and State of the Profession Presentations presented by CAMFT‘s Executive Director and staff attorneys, click here.


 

CAMFT's CE PROVIDER APPROVAL PROGRAM

CEPA

WELCOME NEW CEPA PROVIDERS!

5 Year Anniversary CEPA Providers

CAMFT celebrates CEPA Providers who have been with us for five years.  Click here here for the list of providers.

YOU TOO CAN BECOME A CAMFT-APPROVED PROVIDER
Have you ever thought about sharing your knowledge and skill while supplementing your income? Now is the perfect time to become a CAMFT-Approved Continuing Education Provider! APPLY TODAY! If you apply by May 1st—you’ll receive a 15% Discount!

CEPA PROVIDERS CAN GIVE COURSES ONLINE
We would like you to know that any planned face-to-face educational course can be offered online and still be eligible for CEUs (via WebEx, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Skype, etc.). Read more.

SUBMIT YOUR CEPA ANNUAL PAPERWORK AND PAY YOUR ANNUAL FEE—NOW ONLINE!
We're excited to announce our NEW redesigned CAMFT website for CE Providers! With this new website you can now submit your Annual Fee form and credit card payment ONLINE—all at once!

You will want to Download and Fill Out the ANNUAL FEE FORM before submitting it online.

Logging into your Account

  1. Click Here to be taken to your Log-In page;
  2. All CE Providers now have a Member Login – DO NOT CREATE A GUEST ACCOUNT;
  3. If you already know your Login and Password, just sign in;
  4. If you have a Username and Password but cannot remember them, click on "Retrieve Password" and follow the instructions;
  5. If you do not have a Username or Password (first-time user), contact the CEPA Department at cepa@camft.org or call (858) 429-7536 or (858) 429-7509.

We will not be able to process renewal paperwork without payment, and due to the COVID-19 Virus, we are only accepting payment by credit card.


 

Go Above and Beyond! CAMFT's Certified Supervisor Program

The CAMFT Certified Supervisor Program (CSP) goes above and beyond the BBS Requirements for Supervision. The skills needed to be an effective supervisor are different from the skills needed to be an effective clinician. The CAMFT Certified Supervisor Program provides the training you need to be fully prepared to guide clinicians-in-training. As a CAMFT Certified Supervisor, you have the opportunity to be recognized by potential supervisees and employers for your advanced training, and as a CAMFT member, you receive a discount when completing the program! Fill out the ONLINE Application today!

 

 


 

Pre-Licensed Corner

Pre-Licensed Virtual Symposium

“THE FIRST EVER, VIRTUAL PRE-LICENSED SYMPOSIUM: Get Hired!”
Pre-Licensed Virtual Conference & Job Panel

Saturday, April 17, 2021  |  9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  |  On Zoom! More information


 

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