The Therapist July August 2023
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The Therapist July/August 2023

 

Professional Exchange

ISOLATED, DISMISSED, AND AFRAID: HOW WE CAN BETTER SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DURING A PANDEMIC THAT NEVER ENDED
Therapist and advocate Briana Mills, LMFT, CTMH, discusses the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the importance for therapists to examine their own biases and advocate for client needs.

NAME IT, CLAIM IT, TAME IT: A MODERN KLEINIAN APPROACH
Through psychoeducation and a clinical vignette, veteran therapist Robert Waska, MFT, LPCC, PhD, gives us an updated look at Kleinian therapy.

Legal Department Staff Articles

HOW MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS CAN SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CRIME IN CALIFORNIA BY WORKING WITH THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD
This article explains what information marriage and family therapists need to know about becoming an authorized provider for the California Victim Compensation Board program.

TEN ADVERTISING MISTAKES MADE BY THERAPISTS
The topic of advertising may seem simple enough, but California law mandates specific advertising requirements that licensed therapists, registrants, and trainees must follow. This article discusses several legal and ethical guidelines therapists should be aware of when advertising their professional psychotherapy services.

Also In This Issue

CAMFT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANT AVAILABLE
CAMFT’s Educational Foundation is offering five 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.

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.

BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Julia Zuniga, LMFT, a school-based practitioner with a new private practice that serves adolescents and young adults.

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, 2024. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 27, 2023.