September 2024 vol. 43, no. 8

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President's Message

by Liliana Ramos, MA, LMFT

September can be a month of new beginnings. SCV-CAMFT has LOTS of things going on this fall! A new support group, our annual law and ethics program, and a new scholarship opportunity for our members!

Community Focus: Interview with Mary Crocker Cook, LMFT by Vidur Malik, LMFT

To commemorate National Recovery Month, we speak with Mary Crocker Cook, a therapist, addiction counselor, educator, and author, about supporting clients in recovery.

Suicide and the Hispanic Community 

by Liliana Ramos, LMFT

SCV-CAMFT honors Hispanic Heritage Month and Suicide Prevention Month by providing suggestions for how clinicians can support Hispanic clients in culturally sensitive ways.

Crafting a Culturally Sensitive Therapeutic Approach for Hispanic Clients

by Kusum Punjabi, AMFT

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Director of DEI, Kusum Punjabi, provides suggestions for ways clinicians can provide culturally sensitive support to Hispanic clients.

Slice of Humor: Every Year

by Edna Wallace, LMFT

you age….

But you vow

you’re not going

to be like them...

Law and Ethics: What I Have Learned in 20 Year!

Friday, Oct 18, presented by Dave Jensen, JD

Our annual law and ethics event will be in person and online this year. Our favorite presenter, Dave Jensen, will share with us what his 20 years have taught him about what therapists need to know. Don't miss it! 

New Support Group for 55+ Therapists

First meeting, Monday, Oct 7, 5:00 PM

For therapists who are 55+ and are retired, thinking about retiring, or contemplating a mid-life transition.

Scholarship for SCV-CAMFT Members

The Tzedakah Project is offering up to $500 in credits for professional development. Apply by Oct 31 and boost your career. For more information and to APPLY.

Find us on Social Media 

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Upcoming Events


Presented by Michael Griffin, JD, CAE

Friday, September 20, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ONLINE

3 CE credits


Presented by Jaclyn Long

Friday, September 27, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

St. Marks Church, Palo Alto

Join us for a cup of coffee and conversation!

Saturday, October 5, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Crema Coffee, San Jose, CA

The Intersection of Faith & Mental Health 

Presented by Amanda Cortez, LMFT and Hakikat Sahota, LPCC

Friday, October 11, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Yes To Therapy, Campbell


Law and Ethics: What I Have Learned in 20 Years!

Presented by Dave Jensen, JD

Friday, October 18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Michael's at Shoreline, Mountain View + ONLINE

6 CE credits


Presented by Alain L. Montgomery, Esq.

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

ONLINE

3 CE credits

at the San Jose Marriot

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/ Liz Ojeda, LMFT

Last Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

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