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Shawn LaRe’ Brinkley—President's Message Happy New Year! At the top of each new year, we all use that phrase. I have often wondered what it would be like if we each took a moment to really reflect on the outgoing year and tailor our greeting to honor what we look forward to in the upcoming 364 days. For this year, my greeting would be Grateful New Year. Looking back on 2023, I realize that its end left me in a place of gratitude. Not because everything was so great . . . Read Shawn LaRe’’s full message |
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Ariel Cohen—CAMFT Facebook Page Legislative Updates: April, September, October, December 2023 CAMFT has become aware of a concerning piece of legislation, SB 766, that would prohibit MFTs (including aspiring MFTs) from working in a job position if the title of the position includes the words “social worker” anywhere within the title. We are aware of hundreds, if not thousands, of MFTs that this bill could negatively impact, and we are looking to our membership to get a better assessment of . . . Read Ariel’s full update |
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Board Minutes—October 2023 Read October’s Board Minutes |
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MEMBER COLUMNISTS | |||
Charlyne Gelt—Cinema Therapy: Quartet Quartet, a 2012 British comedy-drama, and the directorial debut of the actor Dustin Hoffman, was inspired by the 1984 documentary called Tosca's Kiss which was about the world's first home for former professional opera singers, founded in Milan by composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1896 . . . Read Charlyne’s full review |
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Lynne Azpeitia—Getting Paid: Doing Things To Build Your Practice & Add To Your Income When was the last time you measured the total number of hours you spent on practice building—income, referral source, client generation, and income generating projects? Are you spending enough time each week doing things that build your practice, add to your income, and ensure that your practice is sustainable? I’m sure it won’t surprise you to find out that when the majority of clinicians start their private practice . . . Read Lynne’s full column |
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Kim Scott—Unlocking Fulfillment: Discovering Purpose in Your Post-Retirement Journey As we transition into adulthood, societal expectations often align with a predefined template: pursuing education, entering marriage, launching a successful career, and eventually, embracing parenthood. This template is so common that songs are written about it. But what happens after the kids are grown and the career is beginning to wind down? What dreams or goals or purpose are left? Society may . . . Read Kim’s full column |
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CONTRIBUTORS | |||
Steven Unruh—Your Guide to Navigating 2024 Imagine this: You’re embarking on a new year, filled with resolutions and hope. But there’s a twist – you’re also navigating the choppy waters of divorce. It’s like planning a journey to a destination you’ve never wanted to visit. This isn’t just any challenge; it’s a life-altering ordeal that you never anticipated would become part of your story. Yet, here you are, standing at a crossroads, wondering how to move forward . . . Read Steven’s full article |
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT | |||
Anaymee Cifuentes, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Anaymee Cifuentes' journey into the realm of psychotherapy is a testament to her enduring passion for working with children, a journey that began with her role as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist. Her initial experiences in ABA ignited a deep-seated interest in special needs education. This shift allowed Anaymee to foster intimate, one-on-one connections with children, enriching her understanding of . . . Read Anaymee’s full profile |
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SPONSORS | |||
ROWI ROWI provides world class mental health programs for teens ages 12-18 in need of IOP and PHP treatment, as well as integrated care for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder . . . Read ROWI’s full profile |
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OTHER | |||
eBlast Advertisers These are the companies and individuals we want to thank for advertising with us . . . December 2023 eBlasts January 2024 eBlasts |
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Contact Us If you would like to contact one of our Board members or Committee Chairs, or inquire about eBlast advertising . . . Our Board, Committees and Information | |||
SFV-CAMFT Resources
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Associate Job Listings Associate Mental Health Professional For more job listings and other free resources, visit Prelicensed! Non-members who become members of SFV-CAMFT receive a 50% discount over the non-member price on a single issue. | |||
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