The Therapist May-June 2023
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The Therapist May/June 2023

 

Professional Exchange

UNFIXABLE GRIEF
Nicole Parker-Adams, LMFT, weaves her story of personal loss with sound clinical principles to work with clients who are grieving.

ASSESSING CLIENTS FOR EATING DISORDERS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
The COVID pandemic has exacerbated eating disorder issues for many of our clients, outlines Lindsay Hall, AMFT, and clinicians should be aware.

 

Legal Department Staff Articles

UNDERSTANDING "FINANCIAL ABUSE:" A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ELDER ABUSE AND DEPENDENT ADULT CIVIL PROTECTION ACT
Michael Griffin, JD, LCSW, discusses the meaning of “financial abuse,” as described in section 15610.30 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and the related criteria for determining whether an elder or dependent adult has been subjected to “undue influence,” as defined in section 15610.70 of the Welfare and Institutions code.

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN VETTING A PROSPECTIVE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
This article explains the main differences between employees and independent contractors, reviews the legal tests for classifying workers, and discusses what hiring entities and prospective independent contractors should consider before entering into relationships. Suggestions and resources for businesses that may have misclassified workers and for workers who have been misclassified are also included.

 

Also In This Issue

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 Miranda Palmer, LMFT, writer, teacher, therapist, and private practice expert out of San Diego.

CAMFT RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE
Congratulations to CAMFT’s 2023 Scholarships & Grant winners and 2023 Honors & Awards winners.

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.