The Therapist March-April 2020
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The Therapist March/April 2020

Professional Exchange

WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN THERAPY: IT'S NOT JUST CHILD'S PLAY
Play Therapy offers serious healing for chuildren in psychotherapy. Seasoned child therapist Susan Kelsey Weissenborn, LMFT, RPT-S, shares her knowledge and experience.

DYSLEXIA IN THE THERAPY ROOM
Dyslexia impacts so much more than reading skills and learning styles.  Lisa Klipfel, LMFT, discusses the emotional and relational consequences of dyslexia and considerations for therapists.

13 REASONS CHILDREN AND ADULTS MISS SOCIAL CUES
Seasoned CAMFT contributor, Ronald Mah, PhD, LMFT, discusses both the misconceptions and best practices for working with children and young adults who struggle with social cures and interactions.

 

Legal Department Staff Articles

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYERS' DUTY TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
In this article, Bradley J. Muldrow, JD provides an overview of an employers’ duty to reasonably accommodate employees and job applicants with disabilities, under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. The article also includes helpful resources to assist employers in complying with this duty.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH: PART 1 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CALLED TO TESTIFY AT DEPOSITION
Offering important information for therapists summoned to provide deposition testimony, CAMFT Staff Attorney Kristin W. Roscoe, J.D.,  explains what to expect from the legal system and gives therapists the tools necessary to provide deposition testimony with confidence.

MARVELOUS BUSINESS LICENSES
One of the fundamental tasks of establishing a business is often overlooked: obtaining a business license. This article provides an overview of what a business license is, why a business license is required, how to obtain a business license, and potential consequences for not having one. A section is also reserved to discuss home offices and the need for licenses in remote settings.

Also in This Issue:

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/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, Honorary Distinguished Member, Clark Vincent Award, and School or Agency Award.