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Chapter Announcements

See below or go to our Events page for the latest information on our upcoming events.

Upcoming events

Join us in person in Torrance or online for our next monthly meeting! It's coming up on Friday, February 13. Click HERE or on the image below to learn more and register for the event.



Join us at 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 14th for our next Walk & Connect group! Register for free (just so we know you're coming) HERE. A map of the meeting spot is listed on the registration page for ease of locating the group.



Event Policies, Protocols & Grievance Procedures can all be viewed any time by clicking HERE or by following the path via the 'Events' tab on our website. 


Events on the Horizon from

LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT

(subject to change)


Friday, February 6th - "Navigating Gray Areas with Confidence: A Helpful Overview of Dual Relationships, Coaching Considerations for Therapists, and Soliciting Reviews and Testimonials from Patients" Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Register HERE

Friday, February 13th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness in Couples Therapy for Lasting Connections" with Almena Lowe Mozon, PhD. Register HERE

Saturday. February 14th - LBSB CAMFT Walk & Connect Group. Meet at the Redondo Beach Pier. Register HERE

Friday, April 10th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

Friday, June 5th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

Friday, August 7th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

Friday, October 2nd - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon!

For the most up-to-date information, we provide access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). The 2026 one will be uploaded soon!


The Leadership Bulletin
 Reminders & Announcements from the Leadership Team

New in M2M this week:

  • New events and offerings from members in the Member Announcements
  • A reminder from leadership re: THREE upcoming events this week and next!

A Brief Message from the LBSB CAMFT Leadership Team

We wanted to share a brief reminder about a few upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with our community over the next couple of weeks. We hope you’ll join us for one (or more!) of the following events:

  • Friday, February 6th – “Navigating Gray Areas with Confidence: A Helpful Overview of Dual Relationships, Coaching Considerations for Therapists, and Soliciting Reviews and Testimonials from Patients”
    Law & Ethics Webinar with CAMFT. Register HERE

  • Friday, February 13th – LBSB CAMFT presents “Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness in Couples Therapy for Lasting Connections” with Almena Lowe Mozon, PhD.
    Register HERE

  • Saturday, February 14th – LBSB CAMFT Walk & Connect Group
    Meet at the Redondo Beach Pier for a casual walk and conversation with colleagues. Register HERE

Whether you’re looking to earn CEs, strengthen your clinical skills, or simply connect with others in the field, we’d love to see you there.

Warmly,
The LBSB CAMFT Leadership Team

Why Update Your Profile?

  • An updated account allows us to tailor our communications and services to better suit you
  • Ensures you receive invitations to events and activities that match your interests
  • Helps us to connect you with other members who share similar interests and professional goals
  • Allows us to maintain up-to-date information to ensure accurate records for our membership renewals and other administrative purposes


Member Benefits

New to your member benefits: The LBSB Job Board! Are you a member with a job opening to offer at your practice, facility or organization? We want to connect you with community members seeking traineeships, associate or licensed positions. Click here to add your job listing!

Not a member? Apply here to take advantage of this opportunity!

Do you know someone who might want to join Long Beach South Bay CAMFT? Send them THIS flyer to let them know more about who we are and what we do!

If YOU are not a current member of LBSB CAMFT, we welcome you to read the image below and check out the benefits of membership HERE.

  • In order to maintain your membership with LBSB CAMFT, you MUST be sure your membership with State CAMFT is currently active. Please monitor renewal dates for both accounts to ensure you don't miss out on the many benefits of membership! You can verify your State membership by visiting www.camft.org
  • Did you know that M2M is seen not just by our members, but by hundreds of non-members from wellness-focused businesses to other clinicians? When you submit a request to have a member announcement included in M2M (click HERE for info and instructions on how to do this!), the information about you and your practice is sent to OVER 1,100 people!


Sponsorship Opportunity

Support Our Chapter’s Success!

We’re excited to offer diverse sponsorship opportunities for our chapter. Whether you're interested in making a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond-level contribution, your support will play a crucial role in advancing our mission.


Sponsorship Levels:

Silver: $200+

Gold: $450+

Platinum: $750+

Diamond: $1,500+

Your involvement not only helps fund our member events but also connects you with a dedicated community of professionals. For more details on how to become a sponsor and the benefits of each level of sponsorship, please reach out to our President at President@lbsbcamft.org.


Pre-Licensed Clinician Resources

    LBSB CAMFT Pre-Licensed Corner 
    State CAMFT Pre-Licensed Corner


    State CAMFT Announcements

    The December Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.


    Click the Logo for Past State CAMFT Newsletters

    Click the image below to learn more and register for the 2026 Law & Ethics webinars brought to you by CAMFT! Earn CE units and learn valuable information.


    CAMFT Advocacy Day returns on March 12, 2026, bringing members together in Sacramento to advocate for the MFT profession and the communities we serve.   

    Participants will receive advocacy training, legislative updates, and the opportunity to meet directly with their legislators to discuss key issues impacting MFTs in California. Advocacy Day is a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and make a meaningful impact through our collective voice. 

    Please note that Advocacy Day is capped at 75 members, so act fast!  

     Click here to learn more and to register! 

    Help Provide Information: Medi-Cal Enrollment Issue for Nonprofits Rendering Psychotherapy Services

    • 501(c)(3) nonprofit community counseling centers, health centers, mental health agencies, and health clinics that primarily provide psychotherapy (known as non-specialty mental health services) for mild to moderate conditions are getting their applications for Medi-Cal enrollment denied.
    • As a result, they are unable to bill and get reimbursed for rendered psychotherapy services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries
    • CAMFT is looking to gather more information on the scope of the issue and how these application denials are impacting these organizations.
    • Please share this feedback form with nonprofit organizations that provide psychotherapy services and are experiencing enrollment and reimbursement issues with the Medi-Cal program. 

    Legislation Corner

    Supervision via Videoconferencing Allowance Now Permanent!

    Originally set to expire on January 1, 2026, the provision in law allowing supervision via videoconferencing in all settings has now been made permanent with the Governor’s recent signing of Senate Bill 775. This means supervisors and supervisees may continue to meet remotely via videoconferencing for supervision sessions moving forward. This change ensures continued flexibility and improves access to supervision, particularly in remote or underserved areas.

    A reminder that if supervision via videoconferencing is used, the law requires that within 60 days of the commencement of supervision, the supervisor must conduct a meeting with their supervisee to assess the appropriateness of allowing the supervisee to receive supervision via two-way, real-time videoconferencing. The assessment must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:

    • The abilities of the supervisee;

    • The preferences of both the supervisee and supervisor;

    • The privacy of the locations of the supervisee and supervisor while supervision is conducted.

    • The supervisor must document the results of their assessment. If their assessment finds that supervision via two-way, real-time videoconferencing is not appropriate with that supervisee, then they shall not utilize it.

    Important Update - Due to ongoing questions, BBS has updated the 90-Day Rule FAQ to help clarify and answer common concerns. Please take a moment to review the revised document in the link below from the Boards website. Supervisors: Be sure to review the FAQ carefully to fully understand the requirements for supervisees who plan to count hours earned between their graduation date and the date they receive their registration number. 90 Day Rule FAQ: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/90day_rule.pdf

    The Board of Behavioral Sciences announced a new Listserv Subscriber list for supervisors! By joining, supervisors will receive updates, resources, and important information on all things related to supervision. Stay connected and informed—subscribe today by clicking HERE


    • Click HERE for the latest legislative updates from State CAMFT
    • Click HERE for the latest from State CAMFT's advocacy Action Center

    Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter


    The Board of Behavioral Sciences has updated its FAQs for Associates (and MFT Trainees). This includes the addition of the following Q&As:

          • Can a Trainee or Associate who is traveling out-of-state provide services to a client in California and can I count those hours toward
            licensure?
          • Can I count supervised experience gained in another state toward California licensure?
          • Can I count supervised experience gained in California toward licensure in another state?
          • How can I avoid losing experience hours as a registrant?
          • How can I avoid losing experience hours after applying for licensure?

    Below are links to the updated FAQ documents:
    https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/asw_faq.pdf
    https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/pcci_faq.pdf
    https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/mft_faq.pdf


    Sponsor Annoucements

    New sponsors are coming soon!

    Considering becoming a sponsor? Click HERE to learn more!

    Disclaimer: Sponsor announcements have been reviewed and approved for posting by the LBSB CAMFT Leadership Team. However, it does not represent the official views, positions, or endorsements of the Chapter.

    Member Announcements





    Dear Community,

    I hope this email finds you well and that 2026 is off to a great start :)

    I'm reaching out to share that our REPAIR Program is now accepting applications for 2026 cohorts (website link) (application link).

    REPAIR is a 13 week cohort-based virtual program designed to support individual and collective healing from the impact of interpersonal trauma. Through a blend of psychoeducation, experiential activities, skill building, and reflections, participants learn how to work with their nervous system to build competencies in the following: Resilience, Embodiment, Perspective, Awareness, Integration, and Responsiveness. 

    Please feel free to forward this invitation to any individuals or groups who may benefit, we do have sliding scale and scholarship REPAIR program options for participants.

    Warmly,
    Jen





    If you are an actively registered Member of LBSB CAMFT, you have the opportunity to market yourself, your events, your space, and positions you are hiring for or seeking for FREE! To submit an ad to be posted in M2M, send an email to our Marketing Director, Claire Morrison, at marketing@lbsbcamft.org with a photo and/or brief text and any links to be shared and it will be posted in our next two M2M emails. To apply for membership, click here.

    If you would like to have an email sent out specifically dedicated to your ad/business, please email our President, Chris McKnight, about setting up a sponsored e-blast. She can be reached via email at president@lbsbcamft.org. This is a great way to further LBSB CAMFT's mission of supporting local therapists by providing learning and community-building opportunities.

    M2M & Sponsored e-blasts are sent out to over 1,100 people! Contact us today to set up your advertisement.

    Announcements from Members are approved for posting by the Board but do not constitute endorsement and may not reflect the opinions of LBSB CAMFT.

    How to Submit to M2M

    • M2M emails go out weekly on Mondays
    • Please submit info in brief text format by the Sunday afternoon prior to the desired posting of your submission
    • A flyer in jpg or png format can also be submitted and a link will be added to the photo, if provided
    • For more details on how to request an M2M (members only) or e-blast advertisement available to members & non-members), see our full guidelines, which can be found here 
    • Please send M2M submissions to marketing@lbsbcamft.org
    • Please send requests for sponsored e-blasts to president@lbsbcamft.org

    We look forward to hearing from you. All feedback is welcomed and appreciated.


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