Spring 2026, vol. 45, no. 2 |
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President's Messageby Amanda Cortez In a profession centered around relationships and healing, community matters deeply. We are not meant to do this work in isolation. At SCV-CAMFT, we create spaces where professionals can grow, feel supported, and build meaningful connections throughout every stage of their careers. I am excited for the opportunities ahead!
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State of the Profession + Nature Restore and Reset Friday, May 29 at Michael's at Shoreline CAMFT Executive Director Joy Alafia will present and explain new legislation and internal association processes currently impacting CAMFT members. After Joy's presentation, Saskia Lucas will provide us with a nourishing mini retreat teaching us how we can heal ourselves and our clients through nature. Read about Saskia's love of nature. |
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Advocacy Day CAMFT Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Sacramento on March 12, to advocate for the MFT profession and the communities we serve. |
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January 30 - 31, San Diego L-R: Director at Large (DEI) Kusum Punjabi, President Elect Rosario Puga-Dempsey, Director of DEI Ratnesh Sharma and President Amanda Cortez |
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Poems by Edna Wallace, LMFT Contentment
What can I say
about contentment?..... |
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Bridging the Gap: Culturally Attuned Therapy for Couples from Collectivistic Cultures with Special Emphasis on Asian Cultures
Presented by Jerrold Lee Shapiro, PhD
Friday, May 15, 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Michael's at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View + ONLINE
3 CE credits 
Thursday, May 21, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Relucent, 1101 Winchester Blvd Suite A101, San Jose
Presented by Joy Alfaro and Saskia Lucas
Friday, May 29, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Michael's at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
1 CE credits
Presented by Kristin Roscoe, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, June 5, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ONLINE
3 CE credits
Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, August 7, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ONLINE
3 CE credits
Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, August 28, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Michael's at Shoreline, Mountain View
6 CE credits
Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, October 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ONLINE
3 CE credits
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DEI Dates
MAY
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
May 1 - Vesak (Buddhist)
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 10 - Mother’s Day
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
May 21 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
May 25 - Memorial Day (U.S.)
May 26–27 - Eid al-Adha (Islam)
JUNE LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Caribbean American Heritage Month
June 17 - Muharram
June 19 - Juneteenth
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 21 - Father’s Day
June 26 - International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
JULY Disability Pride Month
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July 4 - Independence Day (U.S.)
July 10 - Martyrdom of the Báb (Bahá’í)
July 14 - International Non-Binary People’s Day
July 18 - Nelson Mandela International Day
July 24 - Pioneer Day (Mormon)
July 26 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary
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