Presented by Bradley 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

Ever wonder why a lawyer’s favorite answer to just about any legal question is: “it depends”? Complex legal rules often create “gray area” scenarios which can be difficult to navigate without adequate guidance. In this three hour workshop, CAMFT staff attorney Bradley Muldrow, Esq. will provide helpful tips for navigating three law and ethics topics that are well known for encompassing multiple gray areas: dual relationships, coaching considerations for therapists, and soliciting reviews and testimonials from patients.

Educational Goals

Participants will learn how to recognize and navigate issues involving dual/multiple relationships. Participants will understand key legal and ethical issues therapists should consider when offering coaching services (in addition to their therapy services). Participants will recognize how the CAMFT Code of Ethics has changed to allow MFTs to solicit testimonials, and implied reviews, from certain patients, in appropriate circumstances. Participants will understand the concept of “undue influence” and how that understanding should shape their approaches to soliciting testimonials and reviews.

Measurable Learning Objectives

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

• Name three key ethical issues to assess when determining the appropriateness of continuing treatment despite the presence of dual/multiple relationships.
• Distinguish the primary function of therapy malpractice liability insurance from that of coaching liability insurance.
• State which patients MFTs may solicit testimonials, and implied reviews, from in appropriate circumstances.

About the Presenter

As a CAMFT staff attorney, Bradley J. Muldrow, Esq. takes member phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to CAMFT's publication, the Therapist. Prior to joining CAMFT’s legal team, Brad worked on litigation and regulatory matters as an attorney for San Diego Gas & Electric Company. 

Since becoming an attorney, Brad has given law and ethics presentations to attorneys and judges as a member of the J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court. He has also served as a board member for the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation, a San Diego-based nonprofit.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Presented by Kathryn Ford, MD

No CE credit offered

FREE for members!

As we work with our clients, everything depends on openness, and our in-the-moment ability to sense that. I call this the Aperture Effect. In more than 20 years of working with couples, I have developed a mindfulness-based approach that is a synthesis of my training as a psychiatrist, the neuroscience of relationships, and mindfulness. The principles and practices of this approach apply to all relationships, especially psychotherapeutic relationships. 

In this presentation I will discuss the application of the aperture effect for therapists in all aspects of their work with individuals or couples. We'll discuss the psychology and neuroscience of openness as well as step-by-step use of aperture awareness during sessions. This is not a model to replace others, but a way to enhance your current models and skills with simplicity and clarity to make your work more effective and more fun.

About the Presenter

Kathryn Ford is a psychiatrist, couples therapist and author. After more than 20 years of helping couples quickly turn their difficulties into stronger, more lasting, connection she has written The Aperture Effect. With this book she  teaches couples to use her unique  Aperture Awareness approach that integrates mindfulness, psychology and neuroscience to create lasting love.

After receiving her M.D. degree from Brown Medical School, Dr. Ford completed a residency in psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her meditation practice and training at centers like Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California developed her understanding of the power of mindfulness for building deeper, more resilient, relationships. 

Presented by Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, RPT, RYT

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. There will be a break for the luncheon buffet from 12:00 PM - 12:45 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. 

Please join us in-person at beautiful Michael's at Shoreline for a delicious luncheon buffet, community, and professional networking! 

Are you curious about EMDR but not yet trained? This engaging 3-hour introductory workshop is designed for therapists who work with children and want to explore how EMDR can support healing from trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. You’ll learn the core concepts of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), how it’s adapted for kids, and walk away with EMDR-informed tools and strategies you can begin using right away—while staying within your scope.

Through interactive discussion, real-life case examples, and playful interventions, you'll gain a foundational understanding of EMDR’s 8-phase model, the role of bilateral stimulation, and how resourcing and regulation skills can be integrated into your current work. Whether you're in play therapy, CBT, or other modalities, this workshop will help bridge your practice with trauma-informed, brain-based techniques that honor the unique needs of children.

***This workshop is not a substitute for full EMDR training. Instead, it introduces EMDR-informed resourcing and preparation strategies that are safe and ethical to integrate into child therapy, rooted in trauma-informed care.***

About the Presenter

Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, RPT, RYT is an internationally acclaimed expert in EMDR therapy for children and the author of the award-winning EMDR Workbook for Kids. Christine is passionate about playfully combining her love of yoga, music, movement & fitness with clinical practice to help others learn, grow and heal.

She is the owner of Spark All Wellness, a private group practice with locations in SF & Pasadena, California specializing in EMDR, play therapy and trauma-informed yoga therapy with women and children. She is also the founder of EMDR for Kids. The mission at EMDR for Kids is to empower therapists, parents, and children of all ages with resources, tools, and advanced training to overcome trauma & adversities. She is a sought after trainer in the field of psychotherapy and has trained thousands of clinicians internationally on integrating EMDR, play therapy and yoga in clinical practice.

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 CE credits. This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (CEPA 052466). SCV-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

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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"Come in, the door is open.
The sweet air is breathing for you.
The table is set,
We share the same hunger.
Come in, your host has been waiting,
And you are the honored guest."
— Ibn Arabi

AN INVITATION TO BREAK FAST TOGETHER

Open to all mental health professionals and their families!

Join us for an extraordinary evening where professional development meets profound human connection. As therapists, we know that healing happens in relationship—and understanding happens through experience. This winter, we invite you to step into the warmth of our Muslim community's Ramadan observance at MCA, one of the Bay Area's most vibrant Islamic centers, sharing in the sacred ritual of Iftar as the sun sets.

All are welcome here—whatever you believe in or not, you are welcome. This gathering is about human connection, cultural understanding, and professional growth. No religious affiliation or belief is required or
expected.

Families are warmly welcomed. Bring your children to witness the beauty of cultural bridge-building. Let them taste new flavors, hear the call to prayer, and discover how understanding grows when we gather together.

What to Know About Ramadan - Interview with Sabreen Azhar, LMFT

EVENING JOURNEY

3:30 PM — Arrival & Sacred Spaces
Be welcomed with traditional hospitality at MCA's spacious campus. Our gracious hosts from Khalil Center will guide your introduction to this sacred space.
4:30 PM — Wisdom Circle
Discover therapeutic approaches rooted in Islamic tradition with Heba El-Haddad, PsyD Candidate, and Sabreen Azhar, LMFT.
6:00 PM — Sunset: Breaking the Fast
Experience the profound moment when the day's fast ends. Share dates and water in the traditional way.
6:30 PM — Feast & Fellowship
Gather around tables with Arabic Mediterranean cuisine. Q&A; about integrating cultural sensitivity into therapeutic practice.

PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT TO MCA

Modest Dress: We invite you to dress modestly as a gesture of cultural respect.
Parking: MCA has ample free parking available on site.
Children: This is a family-friendly gathering. Children often find great joy in the communal breaking of fast and the warmth of shared meals. We'll have a quiet activity space to engage young ones during the workshop portion. A separate childcare room is also available on request.
Please Note: This is a cultural immersion experience, not a CEU event. The focus is on experiential learning and community connection.

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

Participants agree to the following:

■ I understand that this is an experiential cultural immersion workshop at MCA. I will participate with respectful curiosity, honoring the sacred space of our host community.
■ I acknowledge that this event involves food consumption as part of the Iftar meal. I have disclosed any dietary restrictions above and understand that while MCA's kitchen will make every effort to accommodate, I am responsible for my own dietary needs.
■ I agree to hold harmless SCV-CAMFT, Cultural Field Guides, MCA, and all facilitators from any liability arising from my participation in this event.
■ I will respect MCA's photography guidelines of the sacred space and community members.
■ I commit to arriving on time at 3:30 PM out of respect for the structured timeline leading to sunset prayers.

ABOUT OUR FACILITATORS

Heba El-Haddad, PsyD Candidate
Heba El-Haddad is a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate who brings deep expertise in culturally-responsive mental health care. As a clinician at Khalil Center, she specializes in integrating Islamic principles with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, helping Muslim clients navigate mental health challenges while honoring their faith traditions.

Sabreen Azhar, LMFT
Sabreen Azhar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in providing culturally-informed therapy to diverse Muslim populations. At Khalil Center, she has developed innovative approaches to couples and family therapy that honor Islamic values while addressing contemporary relationship challenges.

"Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends." — Hafiz

This evening, we gather as old friends meeting for the first time.

Questions?

Contact culturalfieldguides@gmail.com.

Cultural Field Guides is an initiative of Santa Clara Valley CAMFT, designed to immerse mental health professionals in the living contexts of the communities we serve.

Presented by Chay Tanchanco, LMFT

Includes 3 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs. 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. 

Please join us in-person at beautiful Michael's at Shoreline for a delicious lunch buffet, community connection, and networking! There will be a break for the lunch buffet from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM. 

Presentation Description

The Internet & device technology has become a ubiquitous and fully embedded, and therefore often overlooked, part of everyday life. Many people come into therapy stressed, anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed; technology is often a huge part of this equation and it is constantly evolving. Mental wellness practitioners in all stages of their career need a foundation to address the ever-shifting landscape within which we are working to support our clients healing and wellbeing. The modern therapist needs realistic interventions, empowering and collaborative with clients who depend on technology for the maintenance of their social and work lives.

This course will address the impacts of modern technology, in particular the Internet, personal phone and tablet devices, and social media for mental health providers using neuroscience research discussion and experiential learning strategies from ACT. This course also explains how mental health providers can work from a systems perspective to provide effective assessment, treatment, and psychoeducation for individuals who use mobile device technology in their daily lives.

Program Goals

1. Describe at least 2 trauma-informed cultural considerations for the intersection of digital technology use with racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds and neurodiverse populations.

2. Evaluate the impact of devices on increased levels of stress, anxiety, and/or depression.
3. Assess clients’ current relationship with technology and determine specific areas of improvement.
4. Describe at least 2 best practices for including mindfulness in interventions addressing tech usage.
5. Explain and apply research-backed emotional regulation methods to technology use.

About the Presenter

Chay Tanchanco, LMFT, is the founder of Reconnected Mental Health and has been practicing as a licensed therapist since 2019. She is passionate about mental health education, especially for the AANHPI and BIPOC community. She was recently appointed to be the new co-lead for the Bay Area Chapter of Therapinay, the Filipinx Directory for Mental Health Practitioners. She has over 10 years of experience in school settings as an educator and school counselor prior to becoming a therapist. Her Masters thesis focused on assisting youth to integrate digital knowledge and ethics, also known as digital citizenship, with emotional and social intelligence. She is an expert on trauma-informed approaches to anxiety, burnout, & social media and technology’s effects on mental health across all ages.

Workshop Outline

How Devices Impact Brains & Bodies: Stress, Anxiety & Depression (30 minutes) Introduction to Diagnostic Access for Digital Dependence (30 minutes) Application of ACT Techniques (45 min)
Creating Space for True Rest, On and Off-Screen (15 min)
Trauma-Informed Cultural Considerations (25 min) Vignettes / Q&A Discussion (35 min)

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 for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. SCV-CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (CEPA 052466). SCV-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

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 Luke Martin, MBA, 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

Stay Tuned for Details and Registration!

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

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

Stay Tuned for Details and Registration!

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Presented by Alain Montgomery, 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

Stay Tuned for Details and Registration!

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Presented by Alain Montgomery, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 6 CE credits for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and LCSWs

This event will be in-person only - no online options or recording. 

details and registration to follow

Please join us in person this year, at beautiful Michael's at Shoreline! We will offer a delicious luncheon buffet, drinks, coffee, and dessert. We hope you will join us in person, to network and connect with chapter members and other bay area therapists.

About the Program

1. Letter writing/ESA letters/Disability Requests (2 hours)
2. Professional Wills/Provisions/Executing a will (1.5-2 hours)
3. Telehealth (2 hours)

About the Presenter

Alain Lance Montgomery, Esq., is a member of the State Bar of California.  Alain received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Prior to joining the CAMFT legal department, Alain worked in public interest law as a legal advisor for the Superior Court of California where he helped self-represented parties navigate the complexities of small claims litigation.  As a member of the CAMFT legal department, Alain has served as part of the support staff for the CAMFT Ethics Committee and has represented the Association at various state regulatory board meetings.  After graduating from college and before attending law school, Alain worked as a ski instructor at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

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 6 continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs. SCV-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

The views expressed in presentations made at SCV-CAMFT membership meetings or other SCV-CAMFT 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.

Event Policies and Registrant Agreement

Presented by Sara Jasper, 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

Stay Tuned for Details and Registration!

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs