Diversity Information & Events
 | Message from Diversity Committee Chair, Jonathan Thompson II As we have honored Juneteenth and are about to hold our third Tea with J.T. event, we look forward to the season of summer. For many, this will be a time to celebrate, however for others the work does not take a vacation. As a diversity subcommittee, we will model self-care and take a break for the summer months. We look forward to continuing our work in the remainder of the calendar year. Continued community conversations will be held restarting in September. Thank you all for your dedication in making SBCAMFT more diverse, equitable, inclusive and just. Jonathan Thompson II Jonathan W. Thompson II (he/his), MA, AMFT, APCC Diversity Director, SBCAMFT |
DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice) Statement
SBCAMFT is committed to working in practical and substantive ways to take action in both our organization and our community, in order to learn about and remain aware of longstanding patterns of historical and systemic discrimination and biases, and to take action towards breaking these patterns.
Diversity Events |
| SBCAMFT is committed to working in practical and substantive ways to take action in both our organization and our community, in order to learn about and remain aware of longstanding patterns of historical and systemic discrimination and biases, and to take action towards breaking these patterns. SBCAMFT is providing a new offering for members and soon-to-be-members an opportunity to engage in building trust, practicing active listening, and working to have a place to create action both personally and professionally. The purpose of this group is to provide space for clinicians and those who desire to better understand longstanding patterns that impact our community. This will allow for dialogue as often the question is posed "Where do I start?" |
THIS WEEKEND!
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY TEA WITH J.T.
Where: Pony Espresso in Santa Ynez
When: Saturday, June 24, 2022, 10am- Noon
What: This in-person event invites clinicians to come together to get to know our new Diversity Director and build a community conversation about diversity.
Cost: FREE for all SBCAMFT and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!)
Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health
SANTA MARIA TEA WITH J.T. Where: TBD at a location in Santa Maria When: Saturday, September 17, 2022, 10am- Noon What: This in-person event invites clinicians to come together to get to know our new Diversity Director and build a community conversation about diversity. Cost: FREE for all SBCAMFT and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!) Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health | SANTA BARBARA TEA WITH J.T. Where: TBD at a Santa Barbara Location When: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10am-Noon What: This in-person event invites clinicians to come together to get to know our new Diversity Director and build a community conversation about diversity. Cost: FREE for all SBCAMFT and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!) Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health | LOMPOC TEA WITH J.T. Where: TBD at a Lompoc Location When: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10am-Noon What: This in-person event invites clinicians to come together to get to know our new Diversity Director and build a community conversation about diversity. Cost: FREE for all SBCAMFT and Non-SBCAMFT members (Join now!) Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health |