Central Coast CAMFT upcoming events

Therapist Law and Ethics: Rock and Roll Style! with Dave Jensen, JD (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

Therapist Law and Ethics: Rock and Roll Style!

with Dave Jensen, JD

Partner, Callahan Thompson Sherman & Caudill

6 CEs

Sat. November 14th, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm
with a 1 hour lunch break

San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St,
San Luis Obispo, CA
in person and available virtually with a live stream

Overview:

The practice of therapy involves the repetition and application of three crucial activities, which underpin all of a therapist’s legal and ethical obligations. Therapists struggle with documenting these activities and worry about testifying about them. Using music from some great singer-songwriters, this 6-hour law and ethics presentation will apply these three critical activities to the areas of diagnosing and treating, boundary creation and maintenance, confidentiality, suicidality, homicidality, and child abuse reporting. Aspects of documentation and testifying will also be discussed and reviewed.

About David G. Jensen - CTSC LAW - Callahan Thompson Sherman & Caudill LLP

David G. Jensen is a partner in the firm’s litigation and psychology practice sections based in the San Diego CTSC office.

He was born in Flint, Michigan and remains an ardent Detroit Tigers fan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. He also holds a Master’s of Liberal Studies degree from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.

Prior to joining CTSC Law, Mr. Jensen worked in-house for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), where he assisted CAMFT’s members in understanding and complying with their legal and ethical requirements. A popular and engaging presenter, Mr. Jensen has given numerous workshops throughout the state on compliance issues for psychotherapists. In addition, to providing workshops for local chapters of CAMFT, he also conducted trainings for nonprofit agencies, government agencies, and universities. He has also assisted psychotherapists in forming professional corporations and nonprofit corporations.

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Grievance Policy
While the Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT makes every effort to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will 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

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Refund policy: registrants must cancel their registration within 10 days of the event to receive a refund minus a $10 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 at richardskimlmft@gmail.com.

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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 richardskimlmft@gmail.com.

Networking and Social Gathering for Pre-Licensees (Mon, November 16, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

CCCAMFT is so excited to invite all Pre-Licensees to an in-person networking and social gathering on Monday November 16th, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Swell Therapy and Wellness! RSVP is required as there will be limited space. Additionally, if you RSVP but cannot attend, please let us know as we typically have a waitlist due to limited space. We want to make sure that the individuals that want to attend have the opportunity to :) The intention for this event is to connect with fellow pre-licensed therapists in town in a casual and supportive environment and be inspired by one another. Whether you're looking to meet new people, share experiences, get support, learn something new, or just unwind with others on a similar path, we'd love to have you join us! Feel free to arrive and leave anytime within the 6:00–7:30 PM window. We’ll have snacks and drinks available to enjoy! This gathering is open to anyone currently enrolled in a graduate program, Trainees, and Associates. You do not need to be a CAMFT member to attend. If you know other Pre-Licensees who might be interested, please forward this invite their way! Please note the small RSVP cap due to our small space and the intention of this being a meaningful and intimate gathering. If interested and RSVP slots are full, please email Cassidy cassidyurbanytherapy@gmail.com or Serena serenaandrewstherapy@gmail.com to get on the pre-licensed emailing list and because space may be available.

Please RSVP to SerenaAndrewsTherapy@gmail.com and cassidyurbanytherapy@gmail.com so we can account for the size of the group.

Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing you!

Cassidy + Serena

Cassidy Urbany

This is a free event, but please register so we know how many people to expect.

Even Marketing Needs a Treatment Plan: And Why Embracing Your Ideal Client Changes Everything (Fri, December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

Presents:
Even Marketing Needs a Treatment Plan: And Why Embracing Your Ideal Client Changes Everything
with Frances Barry, LMFT

Friday, December 4th, 2026
9:30am-11am via zoom

No CEs

Presentation will be recorded and available for 30 days after so please register here if you wish to receive a recorded version.

Workshop
Graduate school trains therapists to help clients — not to market a practice. But Frances believes the gap isn't as wide as it feels: many of the same clinical skills that make therapists good at their work also make them good at marketing. Both fields, after all, are built on relationships.

This presentation applies the logic of treatment planning to marketing planning — helping therapists assess, evaluate, and improve their marketing the way they already assess, evaluate, and improve client care (spoiler: a marketing treatment plan is far easier to write than a clinical one). If a client wasn't making progress, you wouldn't just hope things got better — you'd look at what's working, what isn't, and adjust. Therapists will learn to bring that same clarity to their caseload: is a lower-than-desired caseload a lead generation problem, or a lead conversion problem? Knowing the difference changes everything about where to focus.

The presentation will also cover the importance of knowing your Ideal Client — not as a marketing gimmick, but as the foundation your entire marketing plan is built on. Marketing isn't about reaching everyone; it's about becoming a clear beacon for the clients you're best suited to help. Far from limiting, knowing your Ideal Client is liberating — it tells you exactly where to spend your time and energy.

Bio - Frances Barry, LMFT
Frances is an LMFT in private practice in West Los Angeles. She works with elementary school kids who struggle with intense feelings of anger and/or anxiety. She also provides grief support to children who have lost a parent. Frances’ therapeutic approach is to meet the child where they are, engaging them with non-directive play therapy and talk therapy. She also works closely with her clients' parents to support and guide them through the challenging moments of parenthood. Prior to becoming a child therapist, Frances worked in Corporate America and Academia as a marketer, strategic consultant and statistician. Some of the places she had worked include Disney, Hewlett Packard and UCLA. Her company, Stat by Stat, provides therapists with the tools and training they need to evaluate their marketing efforts to fill their caseload as efficiently as possible.

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.

Managing Compassion Fatigue, Imposter Syndrome, and Building Resilience (Fri, February 05, 2027)

Fri, 05 Feb 2027 17:30:00 GMT

Central Coast–CAMFT

Presents:
Managing Compassion Fatigue, Imposter Syndrome, and Building Resilience

Presented By:
Steven Ross, Ph.D., LMFT

Friday, February 5, 2027 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 presentation will integrate current research with practical tools to help clinicians recognize and respond to the emotional demands of their clients. We will examine how compassion fatigue develops, how imposter-style self-doubt undermines professional identity, and how resilience can be strengthened through evidence-based strategies.

In addition to supporting clients themselves, the workshop also addresses how these concepts apply directly to clinicians. We will explore how compassion fatigue manifests in caregiving families, how imposter-like thinking appears in adolescents and adults, and how resilience can be cultivated across diverse client populations.

Educational Goals:

Attendees will leave with practical interventions they can use both in their clinical work with clients as well as their own professional lives.

Learning Objectives:

1) Apply at least 3 evidence-based strategies to strengthen cognitive resilience

2) Describe 3 core features of Imposter Syndrome

3) Identify at least 3 physiological and clinical markers of compassion fatigue

4) Develop a resilience plan to support long term well-being

Presentation by:

Steven Ross, Ph.D.

Steven Ross, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, grief, and loss. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, teaching, and mentoring, Dr. Ross offers practical, experience-based tools to support clinicians in their work with clients.

Dr. Ross recently retired, earning Emeritus status, after three decades of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Psychology at California State University, East Bay. He has now taken a position as a clinical supervisor at a local counseling facility, where he works closely with practicum students and interns as they work toward licensure.

Over the years, Dr. Ross has presented workshops for graduate programs, community counseling centers, and school districts on topics a variety of topics. His teaching and clinical work center on clinically grounded approaches that help clinicians build confidence in their therapeutic work.

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