Facilitated by Jaclyn Long, LMFT and LaDonna Silva, LMFT

No CE credits. Registration is limited to 30 participants.

Description 

These past few months have been challenging for many of us, and you have been offering so much support to so many along the way. Join us for an inspiring journey of accessing the deep wisdom within as you explore your Self and Parts. In this nourishing mini-retreat, Jaclyn Long will treat you to a Somatic IFS-informed yin yoga class - with soothing music, very gentle floor poses and a compassionate invitation to be with all of the different parts of you that arise as we move and breathe together. 

After a short break with a chance to network with other therapists, you'll be invited to flow into authentic movement. LaDonna Silva, MFT will lead you through a lyrical journey of moving with, remembering and reclaiming different aspects of yourself, your body and your inner life. 

Give yourself this opportunity to connect with your deep, wise, loving Self, with your parts and with others!

Flow of Events

12:50pm: Check in, sign waivers, set up yoga mats

1:00-1:10pm: Introductions

1:10-2:45pm: Somatic IFS-informed Yin Yoga with Jaclyn Long, MFT, CYT. The yoga class will include an IFS meditation, chanting, conscious breathing, and Somatic-IFS informed gentle yoga, with modifications for all levels to enjoy. This class will offer gentle, nourishing poses to provide an inclusive experience and promote internal awareness. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome and encouraged.

2:45pm-3pm: Break to enjoy conversation with your colleagues

3-4pm: Somatic IFS-Informed movement session with LaDonna Silva, LMFT. The movement portion of our time together will explore your relationship to your body, experience listening to your system and the ways your body may want to shift and move while supporting attunement and healing.

After the mini-retreat, you are welcome to linger, chat, and enjoy each other’s company as you integrate this nourishing experience.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Orr at mail@scv-camft.org. Also, let Nancy Orr know if you have any other needs / accommodation requests.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes - with layers in case you get hot / cold

• Yoga mat (we have some extras if you don't have one)

• Blanket for sitting on and/or warmth

• Journal & pen

• Water bottle / covered coffee mug with lid

About the Presenters 

Jaclyn Long, LMFT (she / her) is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, Somatic IFS Therapist and Certified Yoga Teacher.  Jaclyn is also the Founder & Director of Mindful Child & Family Therapy and Collective Self Energy in Los Altos and San Jose. She has been leading international retreats since 2004 and supporting children, teens & adults as a therapist since 2003.  For more information on Jaclyn: https://mcaft.com/staff/jaclyn-long/ 

LaDonna Silva, LMFT, (she/her) is a Process Therapist, a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, a Somatic IFS Therapist and an Approved IFS Clinical Consultant. LaDonna has a private practice in Campbell working with adults, couples and she facilitates consult and process groups. For more information on LaDonna: https://www.ladonnasilva.com/about-the-therapist.html  

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

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Presented by Juliann Halvorsen

Includes 1.5 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

In this seminar you will learn concepts and practices when it comes to working with cancer patients and their loved ones. This focuses on newly diagnosed to end-of-life issues for adults.Topics include patient advocacy, client/therapist experience,   existential issues and coping skills. Demographics and cultural competency is also included. This seminar is appropriate for anyone entering the oncology field as an advocate or social worker and also for anyone in private practice taking on a client with a cancer diagnosis.

About the Presenter

Juliann holds a Masters degree in counseling psychology from Holy Names University and has practiced as a certified massage therapist for 10 years. She has been working at Cancer CAREpoint for the past 5 years, specifically working with cancer patients and their loved ones, exploring the ripple effect it has on one's life. The working knowledge of physical and mental health has provided the chance to work with people at one of the darkest times of their lives, building innate strength, creating mind/body awareness as well as the chance to help people medically advocate for themselves.

This is an introductory level course.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 1.5 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466).

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

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Presented by Mike Griffin, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

Discount for Chapter Members
Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount. Be sure to be logged in when you register. 

Chapter members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

Register Here

Presentation Description

This three-hour workshop provides a broad overview of the ethical standards found in Part I of the CAMFT Code of Ethics and the procedures expressed in Part II of the Code which govern the actions taken when an ethics complaint is filed.

The workshop will discuss examples of alleged ethical violations that are reported to the Ethics Committee and offer suggestions to therapists regarding ethical practice. Vignettes will be utilized, as appropriate, to illustrate examples of scenarios which often lead to complaints, and to suggest practices which may be helpful to therapists in avoiding ethical problems. Attendees at this workshop may earn a total of three hours of continuing education (CEU) credit, as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional clinical counselors.

Topics to be discussed:

• What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics?
• What topics are addressed in the Code of Ethics?
• What is the role of the CAMFT Ethics Committee?
• What does it mean to say that something is “unethical?”
• Who is obligated to follow the Code of Ethics?
• What should I do if someone files an ethical complaint against me?
• When should I consult the Code of Ethics for guidance?
• How can therapists avoid ethical complaints?

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Explain what the Code of Ethics says about “Ethical Decision-Making.”
2. Utilize the Code of Ethics to locate ethical standards which concern Confidentiality; Informed Consent; Telehealth; Responsibility to the Legal System; Financial Arrangements; Advertising; Dual/Multiple Relationships, and other topics.
3. Identify one or more ethical considerations when working with clients who are involved with the legal system.
4. Identify one or more ethical considerations when a client asks you to write a letter.
5. Describe the functions of the Ethics Committee.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Presented by Ursula Jorgensen, ATR-BC, LMFT and Kassidy Butterworth, ATR-P, LMFT

Includes 2 CE credits. In person ONLY. No online option and no recording. Lunch will be served at 11:15 AM with the presentation starting at 12:00 PM.

More Details Coming Soon!

About the Presenters

Ursula is a Board-Certified Art Therapist and owner of the group practice Bay Area Art Therapy. She uses a combination of person-centered approach with narrative interventions and existential philosophy. Some people that like food are called foodies, Ursula loves words and is a self-titled Wordie! However, before the words come is usually the art or symbol. My favorite quote is by Edith Wharton. "There are two ways of spreading the light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." A caring attuned therapist can help provide the environment that allows emotions, feelings, and thoughts to externalize and that visual expression or creation becomes the mirror.

Kassidy is a provisional Art Therapist and LMFT. Kassidy collaborates with her clients to create a roadmap to their goals while exploring what's not working in their life, and celebrate their strengths! Art therapy allows her to use a relational and strengths-based approach with culturally humble interventions to improve emotional regulation, social skills, coping mechanisms, and self-efficacy.  She is passionate about the transformational power of art as an agent of growth and change.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LEP, licensed or pre-licensed therapists nationwide. This is an introductory level course.

If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466). This course meets the qualifications of 2 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs.

The views expressed in presentations made at SCV-CAMFT meetings or events are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

Presented by Theo Villalobos, LMFT

Includes 2 CE credits. A recording of this event will be available to registrants for 3 months. If you cannot attend live, you can watch the recording and pass a test to obtain the CE credit. 

In this training, we will be exploring neurodiversity as an intersection of human diversity, as well as the impacts of stigmatization and bias on this population. Additionally we will explore disparities in access and the impacts of assessor bias. Finally, we will explore example cases via an intersectional lens and considering neuro-affirming practices and their applications.

Program Goal

The participants will learn tenets of a neuro-affirming model of care within an ecological foundation. The participants will learn some best practices that include awareness of own communication styles and biases that can negatively impact care.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify 3 examples of assessor bias

2. Analyze 3 ways in which intersections can impact neurodivergent diagnosis and access to care

3. State 4 tenets of neuro-affirming psychotherapy

4. Identify 2 ways in which you can acknowledge and address the double empathy bind

About the Presenter

Theo is a licensed marriage and family therapist and consultant in the state of California working in their private practice, Arcoiris Therapy. They are nonbinary, Latinx and neurodivergent (autistic and ADHD). Theo is passionate about offering neuro-and-gender affirming care that is trauma informed to individuals and groups in 2 languages (English and Spanish). They are informed by an ecological model of self and are IFS trained as well as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). When not working with clients directly, Theo makes coloring books and offers training on topics like intersectionality, LGBTQ+ affirming practices, and Latinx identities and mental health disparities. They have a BA from Stanford University and a MA from Santa Clara University.

This is an introductory level course.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 2 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466).

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

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Presented by Valerie Beltrán, LMFT

Includes 2 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. Continental breakfast will be served at 9:30 AM for in person attendees. The presentation will begin at 10 AM. This event will be in person and live online. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

An introduction to psychedelics for clinicians who don’t want to do a full Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) training, but want to be psychedelically-informed. Be better equipped to answer questions clients might ask about safety, efficacy, contraindications, and use-cases for psychedelics including (but not limited to):

• Psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms)
• MDMA (aka ecstasy or Molly)
• LSD (aka acid)
• Ketamine

Psychedelics are becoming more and more mainstream, with frequent local and national news coverage, popular books and documentaries (eg. How to Change your Mind by Michael Pollan & Fantastic Fungi), and generous funding for research studies. States like Oregon and Colorado are decriminalizing some psychedelics. The FDA considered approving MDMA at the federal level (this was rejected in August 2024; we’ll discuss why, and what this means for PAT).

In this training, you’ll get an overview of:

• History and the current state of PAT
• Legality (recreationally and therapeutically), including the difference between decriminalization, legalization, and medicalization
• Basic principles of PAT, and how it’s different from regular therapy
• Therapeutic modalities that often work best with PAT (eg. Somatic therapy & Internal Family Systems)
• Situations when psychedelics might not be appropriate for a client (eg. If they’re taking medications that are contraindicated like an SSRI, lithium, benzodiazepines, etc; or if they have a history of psychosis or manic episodes)
• Where to refer clients who want PAT
• Recommended trainings for therapists who want to increase their skills/understanding
• Recommended trainings for laypeople (such as clients) who want to learn how to hold space for a friend/partner who wants to use a psychedelic

This is for therapists who want to be better prepared for client questions like:

• Is it safe? Legal? Effective?
• Which psychedelic should I take? How much? What about microdosing?
• Can I take it alone? Recreationally?
• What if I’m taking an SSRI/benzodiazepine/herbal supplement/etc?

About the Presenter

Valerie Beltrán, LMFT, is the Director of Outreach for the Zendo Project, a nonprofit that provides psychedelic care at festivals, as well as a psychedelic therapist and supervisor. She completed CIIS’s Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & Research program in 2019, is a core instructor in the Psychedelics Today Vital psychedelic certification program, and has been a supervisor at Alchemy Therapy since 2020, a sliding scale clinic that offers psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy to underserved communities in the Bay Area. Valerie was formerly the Head of Operations for the conscious tech startup Consciousness Hacking, a trauma trainer and consultant with WestEd, and an Academic advisor at JFKU. Valerie offers consultation and online courses for licensed therapists and unlicensed psychedelic guides. Valerie's website: https://www.therapywithvalerie.com/

This is an introductory level course.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 2 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466).

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

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Presented by Rachel Holowicki, LEP

Includes 1.5 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

The special education process in schools can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If a child has a disability that impacts their education, they are entitled to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan. This presentation will discuss the basics of these federal programs and help you understand how to request support for your clients and their families. As community mental health providers, understanding the special education system can help you advocate for clients, children, and their families.

About the Presenter

Rachel Holowicki, LEP #4257 specializes in helping children facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and anxiety. She has worked as a Developmental Therapist, School Psychologist, and Licensed Educational Psychologist in Illinois and California. Rachel is dedicated to ensuring that each student receives the tailored support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Her expertise extends to addressing the needs of gifted learners, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations and enrichment opportunities. Rachel is currently pursuing continuing education to become a Diplomat in School Neuropsychology.

Rachel offers comprehensive assessments and specialized support for children facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and anxiety. With a focus on individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, Rachel is dedicated to ensuring that each student receives the tailored support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. Her expertise extends to addressing the needs of gifted learners, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations and enrichment opportunities.

This is an introductory level course.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 1.5 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466).

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

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Presented by Kristin Roscoe , JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

Discount for Chapter Members
Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount. Be sure to be logged in when you register. 

Chapter members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

Register Here

Sometimes, child abuse or neglect is obvious, and you don’t even hesitate before calling CPS or law enforcement. Unfortunately, most of your obligations as a mandated reporter live in that horrible grey area. Is what your patient reports even something that could trigger obligations to report? Do you have reasonable suspicion that child abuse or neglect may have occurred? What is reasonable suspicion? Have you ever found yourself asking these types of questions? If so, this three-hour workshop will provide attendees with an overview of those obligations outlined in California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) to be more confident when presented with potential reporting issues.

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify the categories of child abuse and neglect under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

2. Identify the three entities a mandated reporter is permitted to report to
   

3. Distinguish between those reporting obligations that are mandated versus permissive
4. State the amount of time a mandated reporter has to make an initial verbal report and the subsequent written report

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Presented by Holly LaBarbara, LMFT

Includes 2 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. Lunch will be served at 11:15 AM for in person attendees. The presentation will begin at 12:00 PM. This event will be in person and live online. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

Presentation Description

How many clients walk through your door who remind you of Hannibal Lecter? How about Heath Ledger’s Joker? Probably not many. Yet these stereotypes of mental illness are embedded in our cultural psyche, perpetuating stigma and shame.

In this interactive presentation, Holly LaBarbera, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, adjunct professor at Santa Clara University, and author, will discuss a genre of storytelling that de-stigmatizes and offers authentic and complex perspectives on mental health struggles. In much the same way as historical fiction engages readers in learning about the past, Holly coins the phrase psychological fiction in referring to novels that entertain while educating about psychological challenges.

Holly will talk about the treatment of mental health issues in her novel, All I Know, and in other works by authors such as Wally Lamb and Celeste Ng. She will explore the ways in which meaningful, honest representations of characters experiencing depression, grief, addiction, trauma, anxiety and other disorders, can help cultivate empathy and understanding and help individuals with these challenges to feel less alone. She will share a reading list of some of her favorite novels that accomplish this.

Additionally, you will learn how to bring stories into the therapy room to build rapport and support growth and healing for your clients. Holly will teach you how to use stories to externalize and explore how clients see themselves, make sense of relationships, and move through the world. She will share case studies of sharing books, movies, and TV shows with clients and describe how it has helped move the therapy forward.

Finally, Holly will lead you in an experiential activity of therapeutic letter-writing, turning the focus from stories others create to writing about your own experience. Kai Martin, the protagonist in All I Know, writes letters as a therapeutic exercise and Holly has used this technique with clients as another variation of using the written word to process their issues.

Program Goals

1. identify two ways in which stories can help de-stigmatize mental health challenges, cultivate empathy and help clients feel validated.

2. identify specific books, movies and shows that are useful in a therapeutic setting.
3. implement two interventions for using stories with clients to build rapport, support growth and healing, and explore how clients see themselves, make sense of relationships and move through the world.
4. State the therapeutic benefits of writing letters.
5. List three steps used to teach clients how to write therapeutic letters.

About the Presenter

Holly LaBarbera received her MA in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University in 2011. She opened her private practice in Fremont in 2014, working with teens, adult individuals, and couples. She has taught as an adjunct lecturer at SCU since 2021. Holly started writing a number of years ago and published her debut novel, All I Know, in June 2024.

This is an introductory level course.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

If you miss any of the presentation, you will not be eligible for the CEUs. This course meets the qualifications of 2 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider (CEPA 052466).

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

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Presented by Bradley J. Muldrow, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. For those who can't attend live, CE credit is available by watching the recording and passing a test. 

Discount for Chapter Members
Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount. Be sure to be logged in when you register. 

Chapter members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

Register Here

Presentation Description 

Although elder and dependent adult reporting is one of the most common legal issues therapists navigate in practice, it tends to receive much less focus than child abuse reporting. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the mandated reporting procedures outlined in California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, including the different types of reportable elder and dependent adult abuse, the types of California agencies that receive mandated elder and dependent adult abuse reports, and how much time mandated reporters have to make these reports.

The workshop will also address some of the most complex reporting issues therapists face, including: how the reporting requirements differ when alleged elder or dependent adult abuse victims reside outside of California, how to determine if a patient constitutes a “dependent adult,” and the types of abuse for which elder and dependent adult abuse reporting is mandated (as opposed to optional).

Educational Goals

Participants will become familiar with the categories of reportable elder and dependent adult abuse, under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. Participants will understand the procedures for making mandated and optional elder and dependent adult abuse reports, under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. Participants will further understand how much time California mandated reporters have to complete and submit mandated and optional elder and dependent adult abuse reports.

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Participants will be able to identify the six categories of elder and dependent adult abuse California mandated reporters are required to report.

2. Participants will be able to identify the specific California agencies that are authorized to receive mandated elder and dependent adult abuse reports.
3. In applicable circumstances, participants will be able to distinguish the amount of time California mandated reporters have to make initial phone reports of elder and dependent adult abuse vs. written follow-up reports regarding elder and dependent adult abuse.
4. Participants will be able to state which forms of elder and dependent adult abuse are optional (as opposed to mandated) for mandated reporters to report, under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs