The Therapist May June 2021
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The Therapist May/June 2021

Professional Exchange

A HEART-CENTERED RESILIENCE ROADMAP TO TRAUMA-PROOF OUR CHILDREN
International Somatic Experiencing expert and retired school psychologist Maggie Kline, LMFT, SEP, discusses best practices for healing trauma in children.

ACCEPTING FAT ACCEPTANCE: IN THE THERAPY ROOM AND BEYOND
Body shaming and fat shaming pervade all aspects of society—the therapy room is no exception.  Dr. Joy Cox shares her experience and the importance of fat acceptance.

 

Legal Department Staff Articles

LABOR COMMISSION REVIEWS UNPAID AMFT INTERNSHIPS
A new Labor Commissioner ruling offers clarity on the legality of post-degree unpaid internships.  In this article, Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq. explains the six criteria governing whether a post-degree internship for AMFT's may be unpaid.

PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED BY HAVING A PROFESSIONAL WILL
CAMFT Staff Attorney Alain Montgomery, JD, explores the ethical, legal, and practical considerations of creating a professional will.

NEW PLATFORMS, SAME LAWS: GUIDANCE FOR NAVIGATING COMMON LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES EXPERIENCED BY PROVIDERS WORKING WITH ONLINE THERAPY PLATFORMS
In this article, Bradley J. Muldrow, JD, discusses the most common legal and ethical issues therapists encounter when serving as providers for online therapy platforms. The article also provides guidance for effectively addressing these issues.

Also in This Issue

BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet George Taylor, LMFT, relationship therapist and author of A Path for Couples: Ten Practices for Love and Joy.

CAMFT RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE
Congratulations to CAMFT's 2021 Scholarships & Grant winners and 2021 Honors & Awards winners.

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.

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.