The Therapist March April 2024
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The Therapist March/April 2024

 

Professional Exchange

I’VE GOT CANCER—NOW WHAT? HOW TO NOTIFY CLIENTS, MANAGE SESSIONS, AND DRAW WISDOM FROM A DEVASTATING DIAGNOSIS
Esteemed therapist and long-time CAMFT contributor Patricia Ravitz, LMFT, explores the personal and professional implications of a lifechanging health crisis.

TRAUMA AND THE IMPACT OF MISATTUNEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Psychologist Dr. Katrina Wood discusses the theory of cumulative trauma and how clinicians can help clients heal from early wounding.

Legal Department Staff Articles

MEDICARE UPDATE: INFORMATION FOR LMFTS WHO ARE HAVING TROUBLE OPTING IN OR OUT OF MEDICARE
This article describes the steps providers can take if they are having difficulty opting into or out of the Medicare system.

PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED BY HAVING A PROFESSIONAL WILL
This article explores the ethical, legal, and practical consideraions when an LMFT creates a professional will.

Also In This Issue:

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 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.