The Therapist July August 2022
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The Therapist July/August 2022

 

Professional Exchange

STATEMENT ON DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION
This Statement on Drug Decriminalization is an official CAMFT Social Policy Statement created in collaboration with Drug Policy Alliance (DPA).

STATEMENT ON THE IMPACTS OF FORCED FAMILY SEPARATION AND DETENTION
This Statement on the Impacts of Forced Family Separation and Detention is an official CAMFT Social Policy Statement created in collaboration with the Latinx Immigrant Health Alliance (LIHA).

Legal Department Staff Articles

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN TREATMENT PLANNING
In this article, Michael Griffith, JD, LCSW, discusses ethical standards that are applicable to treatment planning, particularly at the start of treatment with a new client/patient or when a therapist is contemplating changes to a client’s treatment plan. The discussion includes a review of various disclosures that therapists are either required or encouraged to provide to their clients. 

UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF GIFTS IN THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
CAMFT Attorney Alain Montgomery, JD, takes a deep look into the various—and highly nuanced—elements that therapists must evaluate when receiving gifts from clients and when thinking of giving a gift to a client.

Also In This Issue

BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet advocate, educator, seasoned therapist and Board of Behavioral Sciences member John Sovec, LMFT.

CALL FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
The CAMFT Nominating Committee is looking for nominees to fill Board of Directors vacancies for the term beginning June 1, 2023. The deadline for applications is October 28, 2022.

NOMINATIONS FOR CAMFT HONORS AND AWARDS
Nominations are now being accepted by the Honors Committee for the Mary Riemersma Distinguished Clinical Member Award, Honorary Distinguished Member Award, Clark Vincent Award, and School or Agency Award.

CAMFT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANT AVAILABLE
CAMFT’s Educational Foundation is offering three scholarships and one grant. Students pursuing a degree in marriage and family therapy, Associate MFTs, or MFTs conducting research or pursuing advanced education are eligible to apply.