Central Coast CAMFT upcoming events

Shame: Putting It All Together: Essential Insights for Helping Clients Heal and Thrive (Sat, April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

Presents:

Shame: Putting It All Together:
Essential Insights for Helping Clients Heal and Thrive

Presented By: Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW # 5023

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:30 am-1:00 pm

Location: Unitarian Universalists Church:
2201 Lawton Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Number of CEs: 3

We will pause after 2 hours of the presentation to enjoy food and mingling for .5 hr. CCC-CAMFT will provide hearty snacks and coffee/tea. If you would like to bring a tasty snack to share, please email Kim Richards at richardskimlmft@gmail.com.

Presentation Overview:

Over the years, we’ve gained invaluable insights into shame from experts like Brené Brown, Janina Fisher, Bessel van der Kolk, and others. But how do we synthesize this knowledge into effective, actionable strategies for healing? What are the essential skills, understanding, and nuances that contribute to successful outcomes for clients suffering from this "cancer of the soul"?

In this presentation, Kristine Jensen, LCSW, author of Bruised Not Broken: Healing the Wounds of a Troubled Childhood, will answer these questions. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience and unexpected insights while writing her book, she will introduce critical elements that are often underexplored or overlooked in current trauma therapy. (Why do shame-filled clients lack empathy; what are the unconscious habits that keep clients from healing). These insights and what to do about them are key to not only helping clients heal but also empowering them to thrive.

Through theory, case studies, research outcomes, and personal stories, you will gain a deeper understanding of the often-hidden manifestations of shame in depression, social anxiety, personality disorders, and failed relationships. Additionally, you will learn how to engage your clients in their own healing process through education, exercises/reflection questions, and the vision that a brighter future is possible.

Learning Objectives:

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

Explain how shame is one of the survival strategies of the central nervous system and why knowing this is important to our clients.
Describe how our culture unknowingly perpetuates shame as a change agent through parenting practices, justice system, some religious tenets –and why this is misguided.
List 2 of the unconscious habits that keep clients from healing.
Describe the evidenced-based process of releasing the past (aka forgiveness) and why this could be a key ingredient for your client’s healing.

Presentation by:

Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW

Kristine Jensen is a licensed psychotherapist in California with more than four decades of experience helping clients heal from the wounds of emotionally neglectful and abusive childhoods. Drawing on extensive clinical practice, trauma research, and her own lived experience, she offers a deeply informed and compassionate approach to treating complex developmental trauma. Her recent book, Bruised Not Broken: Healing the Shame of a Troubled Childhood, integrates this expertise into an accessible framework for both clinicians and survivors.

Kristine has presented at numerous professional conferences on topics including the identification and healing of toxic shame, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of dissociative disorders. She has also taught graduate-level clinical courses at the University of California, Davis, and California State University, Sacramento.

After retiring and relocating to the Monterey area, Kristine soon returned to practice and is active in her local community.

Continuing Education Credit

Certificates will be distributed upon completion of an Evaluation. Participants will only receive credit for actual attendance.

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

The Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #62273) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Grievances

While the Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT makes every effort to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there may be occasional issues with regard to presentations/workshops which will require intervention and/or action on the part of the board. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.

When a participant files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken:

The participant(s) will be asked to put concerns in writing (this can be in electronic form, such as an email).

If the grievance concerns a presenter, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put their comments in written format. The Board will then pass on the comments to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual.

If the grievance concerns a presentation/workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the Board will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the Board will:

provide a credit for a subsequent presentation/workshop or

provide a partial or full refund of the presentation/workshop fee

Refund policy:

Registrants must cancel their registration within 10 days of the event to receive a refund minus a $5 administrative fee. Exceptions can be made for 48-hour notices in case of an emergency. If you need to cancel, please contact Event Chair, Kim Richards: richardskimlmft@gmail.com.

Special Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any of our events, please contact Event Chair Kim Richards within 10 days of the upcoming event at 805.458.8063 or email Kim Richards at richardskimlmft@gmail.com.

Sustaining Wellbeing in the Digital Age (Fri, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

Presents:
Sustaining Wellbeing in the Digital Age

Presented By:
Julie Frumin, LMFT

Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:30 am-12:45 pm

Virtually on Zoom-- this event will be
live in-person and on zoom and recorded.

Number of CEs: 3

Presentation Overview:

Today’s families are navigating a childhood that looks drastically different from the one most therapists grew up in. From toddlers on iPads to teens immersed in social media and gaming, screen time is now at the center of many relational and emotional struggles we see in our practices. This talk will help therapists better understand the growing body of research around tech overuse and its impact on mental health, attention, behavior, identity development and family dynamics. My goal is to equip fellow therapists with the insight, language, and confidence to talk about tech use—not just as a parenting issue, but as a clinical one that touches nearly every case we see today.

Learning Objectives:

a. Participants will be able to State at least 4 reasons that technology overuse affects psychological and emotional health, particularly of children and adolescents.

b. Participants will be able to Apply at least 3 evidence-based techniques to help clients develop a healthier relationship with technology, including mindfulness techniques, role playing and activity scheduling.

c. Participants will be able to Identify at least 3 practical tools for treating media addiction in clients, with a focus on empowering families to foster balanced and intentional technology use within the home environment.

d. Participants will be able to Describe at least 3 techniques for helping clients develop digital literacy skills, enabling them to make more informed and intentional choices in their technology use.

Presentation by:

Julie Frumin, LMFT

For more than a decade, Julie has provided mental health support to individuals, couples and families. She holds a Masters degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. Her most recent project began in 2023 after she could no longer stay quiet about the youth mental health crisis and its connection to compulsive technology use. She joined MAMA, Mothers Against Media Addiction, (www.wearemama.org) and leads the Conejo Valley Chapter. She hosts frequent workshops for parents, teens and tweens, encouraging safe, intentional, balanced technology use. You can find out more at www.healthier-tech.org.

Continuing Education Credit

Certificates will be distributed upon completion of an Evaluation. Participants will only receive credit for actual attendance.

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Grievances

When a participant files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken:

The participant(s) will be asked to put concerns in writing (this can be in electronic form, such as an email).

If the grievance concerns a presenter, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put their comments in written format. The Board will then pass on the comments to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual.

If the grievance concerns a presentation/workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the Board will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the Board will:

provide a credit for a subsequent presentation/workshop or

provide a partial or full refund of the presentation/workshop fee

Refund policy:

Special Accommodations

Overcoming Sexual Shame and Anxiety: A Sex Therapy Toolkit for Connection (Fri, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

Presents:
Overcoming Sexual Shame and Anxiety:
A Sex Therapy Toolkit for Connection

Presented By:
David F. Khalili, LMFT

Friday, September 25th, 2026, 9:30 am-11:30 am

*This event is offered via Zoom-- event will be live on zoom
and recorded. Register here if you wish to watch the recorded version and receive CEs*

Number of CEs: 2

Presentation Overview:

This workshop delves into the intricate dynamics of shame and anxiety and their influence on sex therapy practices across diverse genders, with a special focus on working with men, including trans men. By addressing these critical issues, therapists can empower their clients to tackle sexual and relational challenges more effectively. Guided by David F. Khalili, LMFT, from Rouse Relational Wellness and Rouse Academy, and author of The Mental Health Workbook for Men, this session promises engaging discussions, vivid vignettes, and practical tools for addressing sexual shame and anxiety in men. Whether you are an experienced sex therapist or don’t know how to talk about sex with clients, this training offers valuable insights and strategies to enhance your practice.

Educational Goals:

The program focuses on helping clients reduce anxiety and shame related to sex. Participants will acquire skills in utilizing practical assessment tools and techniques to effectively understand the impact of shame and anxiety on sexual concerns, leading to increased comfort discussing sex in therapy. Participants will also learn techniques to help clients address sexual anxiety and shame, and improve confidence in their sexual selves.

Learning Objectives:

a. Participants will be able to identify four key principles of the biopsychosocial approach to sex therapy.

b. Participants will be able to name four techniques to help clients address sexual anxiety and shame.

c. Participants will be able to state five reasons shame and anxiety impact sexual functioning.

d. Participants will be able to identify four strategies to empower clients to improve confidence in communicating about sex.

Presentation by:

David F. Khalili, LMFT

David F Khalili is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San Francisco, and authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating. David pulls from many influences in the world of mental health and sexual wellness, as well as cultural and spiritual influences from his heritage from Iran. David aims to help those in the margins feel less lonely and more connected with their communities. Specializing in couples and sex therapy, David draws from his diverse background, which includes peer sex education, work in adult boutiques, and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. For more information about David's practice, visit rousetherapy.com.

Continuing Education Credit

Certificates will be distributed upon completion of an Evaluation. Participants will only receive credit for actual attendance.

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Grievances

When a participant files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken:

The participant(s) will be asked to put concerns in writing (this can be in electronic form, such as an email).

If the grievance concerns a presenter, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put their comments in written format. The Board will then pass on the comments to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual.

If the grievance concerns a presentation/workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the Board will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the Board will:

provide a credit for a subsequent presentation/workshop or

provide a partial or full refund of the presentation/workshop fee

Refund policy:

Special Accommodations