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• Join Us for Hike Therapy at Cold Springs Trail – Hosted by SBCAMFT!

  • When
    March 16, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    799 E Mountain Drive Montecito, CA 93108

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  Join Us for Hike Therapy at Cold Springs Trail – Hosted by SBCAMFT!

  The Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SBCAMFT) invites you to an invigorating Hike Therapy experience, hosted by SBCAMFT Board Member and fellow therapist. This scenic, moderate-level hike offers a chance to connect with nature, engage in gentle movement, and enjoy casual conversations with peers — the perfect way to nourish both mind and body while building community.

  Who: SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members  (Join now!)

  Event Details:
  Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
  Time: 7:30 AM sharp
  Meeting Location: Cold Spring Trail Bridge (see below for location details)
  Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
  Cost: Free for all participants

  Where to Meet:
  We’ll gather at the Cold Spring Trail Bridge, located at the Cold Spring Trailhead on East Mountain Drive in Montecito. The closest mappable address is:
  799 E Mountain Drive
  Montecito, CA 93108

  This bridge spans Cold Spring Creek and serves as the main entry point to the Cold Spring Trail Loop. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.

  GPS Coordinates for the Bridge:

  Latitude: 34.4562° N
  Longitude: -119.6528° W

  Street parking is available along East Mountain Drive, but it may fill up quickly, so carpooling is encouraged.

  About the Event:
  Hike Therapy blends mindful movement, nature connection, and professional community building. This event is suitable for all levels, though participants should be comfortable with moderate elevation changes and uneven terrain.

  What to Expect:

  • A moderate-level, 1.5-hour hike through the beautiful Cold Springs Trail Loop, with scenic views and peaceful surroundings.

  • Opportunities for mindfulness, reflection, and casual networking with fellow SBCAMFT members and guests.

  • A rejuvenating morning outdoors to clear your mind, recharge, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed, natural setting.

  What to Bring:

  • Comfortable hiking shoes with good traction

  • Water bottle

  • Layers for cool morning weather

  • Sunscreen and hat (optional)

  • Small snack if desired

  Registration, Questionnaire & Required Liability Waiver
  To ensure a smooth check-in process and to keep this event safe for all, participants must complete the SBCAMFT Physical Activity Liability Waiver and email it prior to the event.

  Waivers must be submitted via email before arrival so we can confirm all paperwork is complete and focus on enjoying the hike together.

  Download the waiver here: SBCAMFT Physical Activity Liability Waiver
  Please email your completed waiver to: community@sbcamft.org

  Thank you for helping us streamline the process so we can focus on a beautiful, restorative hike together.

  Questions?
  Contact us at community@sbcamft.org

  We look forward to hiking with you and sharing a beautiful morning of movement, mindfulness, and connection!

  Please check our website and social media for any weather-related updates.

  
  

  
  

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• Pre-Licensed Peer Support Group

  • Start
    April 04, 2025
  • End
    December 05, 2025
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  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 

  

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• Free Presentation: Private Practice 101

  • When
    April 04, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Free Presentation: Private Practice 101

  Who: SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members  (Join now!)

  Where: Zoom

  When: April 4, 2025 from 9:30-10:30

  Description: 

  · Understand the financial, tax, and business fundamentals of starting and building a private practice.

  · Gain insights into the importance of consistent money practices and their impact on business growth.

  · Learn the components and importance of a profit and loss statement for financial management.

  · Understand the process of establishing pricing for private practices, including the relevance of personal budgeting.

  · Recognize the value of celebrating failures as learning opportunities in the journey of business ownership.

  About the Presenter: David Frank is a financial planner dedicated to helping therapists feel organized and confident in their financial decisions. As the founder of Turning Point Planning, he assists therapists in evaluating, organizing, and prioritizing their financial lives, both in their practice and personal affairs. Dave's mission is to reduce financial stress and enable quicker, more confident decision-making.
  

  
  

  Cost: FREE

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• Join Us for Yoga Therapy in the Park – Open to SBCAMFT Members & Guests!

  • When
    April 05, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Road, Santa Barbara

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  Join Us for Yoga Therapy in the Park – Open to SBCAMFT Members & Guests!

  The Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SBCAMFT) invites you to a relaxing and restorative Yoga Therapy session, led by Elyse Grossman, AMFT. Held in the peaceful surroundings of La Mesa Park, this session blends gentle movement, mindfulness, and therapeutic intention — offering a wonderful opportunity for self-care and community connection with fellow therapists.

  Event Details:
  Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
  Time: 10:00 AM
  Location: La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Road, Santa Barbara (across from Lazy Acres)
  Cost: $5 for SBCAMFT members | $10 for non-members  (Join now!)

  About the Instructor:
  Elyse Grossman, AMFT, brings her background in psychotherapy and yoga to this unique session, offering a trauma-informed, gentle yoga practice suitable for all experience levels — from beginners to seasoned yogis. Elyse’s warm and inclusive teaching style helps foster relaxation, stress relief, and a stronger mind-body connection.

  What to Expect:

  • A gentle, all-levels yoga session focused on relaxation, body awareness, and emotional well-being.

  • A chance to connect with fellow SBCAMFT members and guests in a beautiful outdoor space.

  • Time to unwind, stretch, and recharge in the calming natural environment of La Mesa Park.

  What to Bring:

  • Yoga mat or towel

  • Water bottle

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for movement

  • Optional blanket for final relaxation pose

  Registration, Questionnaire & Required Liability Waiver
  To ensure a smooth check-in process and to keep this event safe for all, participants must complete the SBCAMFT Physical Activity Liability Waiver and email it prior to the event.

  Waivers must be submitted via email before arrival so we can confirm all paperwork is complete and focus on enjoying the session together.

  Download the waiver here: SBCAMFT Physical Activity Liability Waiver
  Please email your completed waiver to: community@sbcamft.org

  Thank you for helping us streamline the process so we can focus on a peaceful, restorative experience together.

  Questions?
  Contact us at community@sbcamft.org. 

  We look forward to sharing this beautiful morning of movement, mindfulness, and connection with you!

  Please check our website and social media for any weather-related updates.

  
  

  
  

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• Navigating the Road to Licensure

  • When
    April 11, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Navigating the Road to Licensure

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  Who: SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members  (Join now!)

  Where: Zoom (the link will be provided after you register)

  When: April 11th  9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

  Description: 

  This three-hour presentation will provide an overview of the laws and regulations applicable to pre-licensees as they work toward California licensure in marriage and family therapy. Topics to be discussed include the marriage and family therapy licensing process, including the new supervision rules for non-exempt settings as well as supervised experience requirements for applicants, supervisor qualifications, licensing examinations, and common employment issues pre-licensees may encounter with their supervisors. Attendees qualify for three CEUs. 

  Objectives:

  • Identify the requirements for counting hours toward licensure as an MFT
  • State the number of hours and the number of weeks of supervised experience pre-licensees are required to meet
  • Identify the requirements under the “new” 90-day rule to count post-degree hours

  • Identify appropriate work settings and common supervision and labor issues that may arise in the employment of pre-licensees

  Register Here

  About the presenter: 
  

  Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney, takes CAMFT member phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to the Therapist. Before joining CAMFT’s legal team, Kristin represented healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation at La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames. Since entering the legal profession, Kristin has worked in various capacities, presenting to and advocating for her clients both in and outside the courtroom. Kristin received her B.A. from The College of Wooster in 2006 and graduated from The American University Washington College of Law with her J.D. in 2012. In addition to her work at CAMFT, Kristin serves on the Board of Directors for CalWild, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving public lands. 

  Cost: Members: $65
             Pre-License: $55
             Non-Members: $85
  

  Thanks for registering, and we are looking forward to seeing you!

  Please make sure you registered for the Zoom link through CAMFT. You will then receive a separate email from CAMFT with the login details. If you run into any issues please make sure you registered first and you can always reach out to me at prelicensed@sbcamft.org.
  

  Best regards,

  
  Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT

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• Law & Ethics: Child Abuse and Neglect (Register through State CAMFT)

  • When
    April 25, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Law and Ethics: Child Abuse and Neglect 

  (Registration through State CAMFT)

  Register here!
  

  Who: SBCAMFT members and Non-SBCAMFT members  (Join now!)

  Where: Zoom (link will be sent from State CAMFT)

  When: April 25, 2025 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

  Description: 

  Sometimes, child abuse or neglect is obvious, and you don’t even hesitate before calling CPS or law enforcement. Unfortunately, most of your obligations as a mandated reporter live in that horrible grey area. Is what your patient reports even something that could trigger obligations to report? Do you have reasonable suspicion that child abuse or neglect may have occurred? What is reasonable suspicion? Have you ever found yourself asking these types of questions? If so, this three-hour workshop will provide attendees with an overview of those obligations outlined in California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) to be more confident when presented with potential reporting issues.

  Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the categories of child abuse and neglect under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

  • Identify the three entities a mandated reporter is permitted to report to

  • Distinguish between those reporting obligations that are mandated versus permissive

  • State the amount of time a mandated reporter has to make an initial verbal report and the subsequent written report

  Cost: $60 for SBCAMFT members, $65 for CAMFT-only members (Register on State CAMFT Website), $85 for non-members. 

  Important Details: You will register and pay through the CAMFT website. You will receive the Zoom link directly from CAMFT. 

  Presenter: Kristin Roscoe, JD, 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.

  
  

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