Awe Nature Walk for Therapists
Host: SBCAMFT Date & Time: Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 AM Location: San Marcos Foothills Preserve Meeting Address: 1155 Via Gaitero, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WJDwAEAkQNVhjWTSA Facilitator: Jenny Ziesenhenne, MA, AMFT Supervisor: Bren J Fraser, LMFT Cost: Free for SBCAMFT Members | $5 for Non-Members
Event Description: Take a pause. Breathe deeply. Reconnect. This immersive nature walk is an invitation for therapists, associates, and trainees to step out of the therapy room and into the healing presence of the land. Led by Jenny Ziesenhenne, MA, AMFT, under the supervision of Bren J Fraser, LMFT, this experience blends mindfulness, awe, and connection with nature in a setting designed to restore the nervous system and inspire therapeutic renewal. Participants will engage in gentle sensory exploration and gain insights into nature-based youth therapy modalities.
Important Waiver Requirement: All attendees must complete and submit the SB CAMFT Physical Activity Liability Waiver before the event. Waivers must be signed and emailed directly to community@sbcamft.org. Please note: waivers cannot be brought in-person the day of the event. To participate, attendees must have their signed form on file prior to the walk.
Pre-Licensed Support Group
Who: Pre-licensed SBCAMFT members and non-SBCAMFT members. Click this link if you would like to become a member of SBCAMFT (Join now!)
Where: Zoom (link will be provided with registration)
When: First Friday of every month from 10am-11am (with exceptions)
Description: This virtual event for pre-licensed clinicians is a great place to come together to support one another during your pre-licensed journey. We will have a guest speaker at each meeting who is a licensed clinician who can share their journey and answer questions the group has for them. Peer support groups do not include case consultations.
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health
Law and Ethics: Mastering Mandated Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
(Registration through State CAMFT)
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Who: SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
Where: Zoom (link will be sent from State CAMFT)
When: June 6, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Although elder and dependent adult reporting is one of the most common legal issues therapists navigate in practice, it tends to receive much less focus than child abuse reporting. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the mandated reporting procedures outlined in California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, including the different types of reportable elder and dependent adult abuse, the types of California agencies that receive mandated elder and dependent adult abuse reports, and how much time mandated reporters have to make these reports.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Can't attend the webinar? No problem! The webinar will be recorded, and your registration will have access to the recording for 3 months.
Important Details: You will register and pay through the CAMFT website. You will receive the Zoom link directly from CAMFT.
Presenter: Bradley J. Muldrow, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney
Register through the CAMFT website!
Additional Notes Pertaining To Our Policy As A CE Provider:
1) This course has been designed for a mental health professional that include LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's, and LEP's. Also, Pre-licensed and Associate members may earn hours of experience for attending the Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT workshops as approved by their supervisor.
2) Refund/Cancellation Policy: Attendees may cancel registration and request a refund one week from the time of the event.
3) To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at events@sbcamft.org.
4) To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email events@sbcamft.org.
5) Course Completion Certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completed evaluation form.
6) Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
7) SB CAMFT provider number (57942).
8) Santa Barbara Chapter CAMFT is Approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's, and LEP's. Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and content.
9) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA accommodates attendees with disabilities in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Event is ADA compliant.
Additional Information:
*This webinar will be available by Zoom. If you do not already have a free Zoom account, sign up for it today. The Zoom link will be emailed in advance of the webinar. The webinar will be a mixture of lecture and also Q&A.
Reiki & Sound Bath Therapy for SBCAMFT Therapists
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Location: Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Cost: $5 for SBCAMFT members | $10 for non-members
Take a break from your therapeutic work and immerse yourself in a deeply restorative experience designed exclusively for SBCAMFT therapists. Join Anahita Navab Holden, PhD, for a Reiki-infused sound bath therapy session, featuring the healing vibrations of harp, chimes, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, and voice. Participants will have the option to receive 1:1 hands-on Reiki and aromatherapy, creating an opportunity for deep relaxation, energetic alignment, and self-care.
As therapists, we hold space for others—this is a chance to receive, relax, and be nurtured in a tranquil setting.
What to Bring:
A water bottle to stay hydrated
A towel or small pillow for added comfort
Loose, comfortable clothing to fully relax
Waiver Requirement:
All participants must complete and submit the SBCAMFT Physical Activity Liability Waiver Form.docx (2).pdf before attending the event. Please download the waiver here and email the signed form to community@sbcamft.org.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early!
Summer Mixer at Harbor Rose
Connect. Relax. Celebrate the Season.
Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at Anchor Rose, located right on the Santa Barbara Harbor. This is your opportunity to build relationships with fellow clinicians, enjoy stunning views, and experience the best of our local community — all in a relaxed, elegant setting.
Your registration includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary drink, and a front-row seat to the sun hitting the mountains and marina.
Event Details: When: Wednesday, June 26th | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Anchor Rose, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 180, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Cost:
Parking: Limited Free 90-minute parking is available in the harbor lots. Paid options are also available nearby.
This is the summer event you don’t want to miss. Space is limited, so register early to secure your place.
CE Event: Neurodivergence Unveiled: Reframing Trauma, Identity, and Care for the Neurodivergent Client.
Where: Zoom (link will be sent in registration confirmation email). Will also be recorded and distributed to participants.
When: July 18, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Description: 2 CEs
This presentation, led by an autistic mental health therapist, will guide clinicians through a deep exploration of neurodivergence, trauma, and the challenges in understanding and identifying neurodivergent clients. Drawing from lived and professional experience, this course will provide clinicians with a framework to reduce ableist perspectives, enhance therapeutic rapport, and apply an anti-ableist, affirming worldview to their practice. The presentation will delve into the nuances of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Complex PTSD (CPTSD), highlighting how these conditions intersect and how therapists can more accurately identify and support neurodivergent clients. Participants will leave with practical tools to navigate sensory processing needs, adapt existing evidence-based practices, and reframe their approach to neurodivergence for more inclusive, effective care.
Cost: $10 for Student/Associate members, $20 for SBCAMFT members, $25 for all State CAMFT members, and $30 for Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
Presentation Goals
This course is designed to help therapists identify and understand the lived experience of neurodivergence, while reducing ableist identification of neurodivergence. By reframing neurodivergence through an anti-ableist, affirming worldview, clinicians will be equipped to enhance their approach to trauma-informed care and adapt their practices to better serve neurodivergent clients.
Measurable objectives
1. Participants will be able to differentiate 3 differences between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Complex PTSD (CPTSD), identifying the key similarities and differences between these conditions.
2. Participants will be able to recognize and address 3 common areas of misdiagnosis, especially in clients of color, and understand the implications of such misdiagnoses.
3. Participants will explore 3 strategies for adapting existing evidence-based practices to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent clients.
6) 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.
9) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodates attendees with disabilities in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Event is ADA compliant.
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