October 2024 vol. 43, no. 9

President's Message

by Liliana Ramos, MA, LMFT

I’m grateful though, that we have World Mental Health Day to help everyone reflect on the importance of mental health care. I’m also grateful for all of you as you make a difference every day to ensure that mental health is a priority.

Community Focus: Interview with Cindy Gum, LMFT

Vidur Malik speaks with Cindy Gum, an LMFT, playwright, and co-facilitator of the SCV-CAMFT Licensed Therapists Support Group, about how to support older clients with the many life transitions they experience.

Hidden Places Where Mental Health Problems Live: A Call to Action for Therapists on World Mental Health Day

by Kusum Punjabi, AMFT

DEI article from Kusum Punjabi on the places where mental health issues can lurk in plain sight.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In order to acknowledge the importance of supporting our clients who have experienced domestic violence, we have compiled resources in both Santa Clara and San Mateo counties that you can provide your clients for further support.

Slice of Humor: Moments of Truth

by Edna Wallace, LMFT

The moment
...your client talks ...about his little ...brother dying ...instead of his ...tensions at work...

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Upcoming Events



Presented by Alain L. Montgomery, Esq.

Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ONLINE

3 CE credits

130 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA

Saturday, October 26, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM


CAMFT Fall Symposium

San Jose Merriott

Friday, November 1, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ONLINE

3 CE credits

Law and Ethics: You Get a Subpoena! And You Get a Subpoena! 

Presented by Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq.

Friday, November 15, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ONLINE

3 CE credits

Annual Membership Celebration 

Free lunch, prizes and community!

Saturday, November 16, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Michael's at Shoreline, Mountain View


Online Support Groups

w/ Jia Rebecca Li, LMFT and Jyoti Nadhani, LMFT

First Saturdays at 12:00 PM

w/ Ursula Jorgensen, ATR-BC, LMFT and Amanda Cortez, LMFT

Fourth Fridays at 10:30 AM

Pre-Licensed Support Groups:
Third Fridays at 10 AM
First Saturdays at 11 AM 

Newly and Almost Licensed Support Groups:
w/ Beth Proudfoot, LMFT and Kim Ives Hicks, LMFT

Fourth Mondays at 9 AM

Support Group for 55+ Therapists

w/ Alex Mackenzie, LMFT and Liliana Ramos, LMFT
First Mondays at 5:00 PM

SCV-CAMFT Therapist Support Groups:
w/ Nasrin Farr, LMFT and Cindy Gum, LMFT

Third Fridays at 10 AM

w/ Liz Ojeda, LMFT

Last Wednesdays at 10:00 AM


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