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If you are in the market for your first traineeship or simply a change of scenery, register HERE to attend the Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Job Fair, held in person in Torrance, on Monday, September 14th. See the flyer below for more information.
Long Beach South Bay CAMFT is seeking organization, agencies and other businesses looking to hire mental health professionals at all levels. See the flyer or click HERE to learn more information!
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 (subject to change)
Saturday, September 12th - LBSB Walk & Connect (In-person, Redondo Beach Pier). Register HERE! Monday, September 14th - LBSB CAMFT Job Fair (In-Person, Torrance). Join us as an Attendee (register here) or as a Table Host (get in touch with Chris McKnight and learn more here) Friday, October 9th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents." with Dr. Keegan Tangeman (Hybrid online/in-person, Torrance) Register HERE! Saturday, October 10th - LBSB Walk & Connect (In-person, Redondo Beach Pier). Register HERE! Friday, December 11th - 11:00am - 3:00pm - LBSB CAMFT Annual Holiday Party (Torrance Cultural Arts Center - George Nakano Theater) REGISTRATION COMING SOON! For the most up-to-date information, we provide access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). Click HERE to access our 2026 calendar of events. | What to watch out for in M2M this week:
Letter from the President Monday, August 31, 2026 Dear Friends and Colleagues, How is everyone doing in this very hot and muggy weather? Even those of us near the coast are having 90-degree weather; it is crazy! My favorite part is the warm evenings. I wanted to remind everyone that we are fast approaching the last couple of months of LBSB CAMFT events for 2026! All events are posted and open for registration except our Holiday Event! We have September and October events ready for your participation! You should see the Holiday Event registration open up sometime this week. We are always excited to have such a time to gather and celebrate the holidays with everyone. Don't forget to bring a donated Self-Care Basket for our drawing! 😀🎁 I want to give you all a heads-up now as we approach the last quarter of the year. I will be stepping down as President and into the Past President role. Jennifer Seidner, LMFT, will be our 2027 President. She has been with the Leadership Team since February 2026, learning about the different roles, and will continue to learn more about the executive functions of the Chapter as we make the transition. If you attend one of the remaining hybrid events, she is usually there. Please come and introduce yourselves. She is more than qualified to take over all the operations for the LBSB CAMFT Chapter. Jennifer has a background in business and marketing. She is also a business owner and has her own group practice. As some of you may already know, there are always changes when the main executive is changing. One thing is for sure: she and I discussed that there is sadly not enough participation at our in-person hybrid events, which occur every month at the Hoffman Health Conference Center. We will most likely have exclusively virtual monthly events and continue the bi-monthly in-person events at Fusion Academy South Bay. We are still seeking someone familiar with Canva who can learn more about branding so that they can create the event flyers for the LBSB CAMFT Chapter! In addition, they must be comfortable posting on all three of the Chapter's social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We will train you on the specifics, but this role requires experience with Canva and the platforms mentioned. We want you to enjoy fulfilling this role called Marketing & Content. The time commitment is about 5 hours per month. If this sounds like something you want to do, please reach out to Jennifer at vicepresident@lbsbcamft.org or to me. The benefits of joining our awesome team of leaders include the ability to participate in any event free of cost simply for volunteering your time. Other perks include attending the annual Chapter Leadership Conference with CAMFT. We also gather as a team for an appreciation event for those serving a full term. We meet monthly for leadership meetings for updates and progress. Again, this is only about 5 hours per month for those of you who have the experience we are seeking. Please reach out to Jennifer or me. This part of my message is specific to our members: Do you know what your membership benefits are? It surprises me that we do not get more requests for advertising. As members of the LBSB Chapter of CAMFT, you can advertise in the LBSB Newsletter, which goes out every Monday morning, usually by 10:00 AM. If you own a practice and need referrals, this is an opportunity to let your colleagues know about your practice and the specialties or services offered. No one will know you're there unless you remind the local community of clinicians who you are. To get access to this benefit, please email Claire Morrison at marketing@lbsbcamft.org. If you want to advertise on multiple platforms, that is available to you as well. You can advertise on the Long Beach South Bay Chapter website. You can take a 5-minute slot at the front end of one of our virtual meetings and share about your practice or organization. You can advertise on all three of our social media sites. You can be listed on the Resource page on the website for up to one year. You can be a Table Host at one of our larger events, like the upcoming Job Fair on Sept. 14th or our Holiday Event on Dec. 11th. If you require more advertising for your business or organization, reach out to Hasti Moradi, the Chapter's Sponsorships Director, at sponsorships@lbsbcamft.org. She will walk you through sponsorship levels and discuss what you can afford and what your options are specifically. If you can afford $200 or more to advertise for one month or longer, I suggest you consider supporting the Long Beach South Bay Chapter and getting your business or organization in front of over 1,100 other clinicians. Many of us clinicians didn't get much instruction about marketing, but this Chapter is equipped to offer marketing services to anyone who asks. The best part is that it is considered a tax-deductible donation to the Long Beach South Bay Chapter. So it is a win-win, folks! Take advantage and start advertising to your local community of clinicians in the Long Beach South Bay area. The last thing I want to touch upon is for our members. Please take a minute to review your profile, update your payment information, and determine if your account is set to recurring payments. Some of you have reached out for help or asked why your cards have been charged. Once your application is approved for membership, check if your account is set to recurring payments. You can change that setting on your own profile page. If you have any problems regarding your membership account, contact Wendy Rodriquez, the Chapter's Membership Director, at membership@lbsbcamft.org. Again, thank you for taking the time to read this letter! You are much appreciated. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at any time. Warmly, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT president@lbsbcamft.org 
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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!
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.
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Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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.
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.
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