The Therapist September October 2022
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The Therapist September/October 2022

 

Professional Exchange

SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE—OR CRISIS CARE? A GUIDE TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS THERAPEUTICALLY
School-based mental health provider Caitlin Severin, LMFT, outlines ways to support students while avoiding burnout in California schools.

DUDE WHERE'S MY CAR—THARSIS?
Veterian Hollywood writer Phil Stark, AMFT, from That 70's Show, Southpark and Dude, Where's My Car talks about using story lines to support catharsis.

Legal Department Staff Articles

MINOR'S CONSENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT: IT'S AS EASY AS 1,2,3!
In this article, Bradley J. Muldrow, JD provides an overview of the 2010 minor's consent law, Health and Safety Code Section 124260. The article also discusses key steps therapists must follow to  offer minor's consent-based treatment pursuant to this law.

CALAIM: A MULTI-YEAR EFFORT TO TRANSFORM AND REFORM THE MEDI-CAL SYSTEM
CalAIM is a multi-year effort to transform and reform the Medi-Cal system.  This article provides information about major components of the CalAIM framework such as the new requirements for Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (MCPs) and a multitude of behavioral health reforms.

Also In This Issue

BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Kalpana Asok, LMFT, a poet, author, and clinician who has been supporting clients and advocating for increased access to care for over two decades.

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.

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.

CALL FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
The CAMFT Nominating Committee is looking for nominees to fill Board of Directors vacancies for the term beginning June 1, 2023.  The deadline for application is October 28, 2022.