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WHO IS CARING FOR THOSE PROVIDING CARE TO OUR ANIMALS? HOW LMFTs CAN REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH RISKS AMONG VETERINARIANS Florence Soares-Dabalos, LMFT, who specializes in working with veterinarians, shares strategies to support those who take care of our most precious family members, our pets.
NAVIGATING AND IMPLEMENTING BOUNDARIES: HOW CLINICIANS CAN HELP CLIENTS Bianca Collazo, LMFT, discusses the importance of understanding and maintaining boundaries in healthy relationships both in and out of the therapy room.
ARE YOU MY PATIENT? Michael Griffin, JD, LCSW, examines interactions between therapists and prospective, current, and former patients to illuminate key legal and ethical considerations applicable to the formation or dissolution of a psychotherapist-patient relationship. Common scenarios are discussed and practice tips are provided to help therapists avoid confusion and better communicate with individuals regarding this important topic.
SENSITIVITY TO DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE FROM A REGULATORY, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVE Therapeutic practice can be impacted by a full range of cultural variables. Alain Montgomery, JD, provides guidance on how marriage and family therapists can develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively with diverse client populations by rendering culturally competent patient-centered care.
RECENT TRENDS IN THE PRE-LICENSED WORLD & COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED In this article, Ann Tran-Lien, JD, discusses new laws that affect pre-licensed therapists and answers commonly asked questions related to the licensure process.
NOMINATIONS FOR CAMFT HONORS AND AWARDS Nominations are now being accepted by the Honors Committee for the Mary Riemersma Distinguished Clinical Member Award, Honorary Distinguished Member Award, Clark Vincent Award, and School or Agency Award.
CAMFT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANT AVAILABLE CAMFT’s Educational Foundation is offering three scholarships and one grant. Students pursuing a degree in marriage and family therapy, Associate MFTs, or MFTs conducting research or pursuing advanced education are eligible to apply.
BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Meet Annia Raysberg, LMFT, lover of languages, mindfulness practitioner, EMDR and addiction specialist practicing in Castro Valley and throughout CA.