The Therapist May/June 2025
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The Therapist May/June 2025

 

Professional Exchange

CONFRONTING THE TOXIC WORKPLACE: HOW TO HELP CLIENTS EXPERIENCING DEMORALIZATION, HARASSMENT, AND JOB INSECURITY IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES
Work stress is universal, but toxic office environments can be especially debilitating. Sharon Brown, MA, LMFT, shares several case studies of clients facing severe challenges in the workplace and outlines clinical tools for treating their fear, anxiety, and trauma effectively.

THERE AND BACK AGAIN: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CULTURAL TRANSITION OF MOVING TO A NEW COUNTRY (AND RETURNING HOME)  
Relocating abroad is an exciting life adventure, but it often involves profound psychological challenges. Alicia Partee, MA, LMFT, explores evidence-based mental health interventions that therapists can use to guide clients toward resilience and authenticity during cultural transition.

For Member Comment

PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CAMFT CODE OF ETHICS RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE  
After an exhaustive review of the applicable laws and ethical standards to consider when using technology, including AI, in the practice of marriage and family therapy, the Ethics Committee presents its proposed draft revisions to the CAMFT Code of Ethics for member review and comment.

PROPOSED DRAFT CHANGES TO THE CAMFT BYLAWS  
After years of analysis and discussion, the CAMFT Board of Directors and the Bylaws Committee highlight new proposed amendments to CAMFT’s bylaws to account for new technologies and membership growth. Member feedback is encouraged.

Also In This Issue:

BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Rebecca Doppelt, LMFT, a private practitioner and EMDR consultant-in-training who specializes in betrayal and attachment trauma, mentors new clinicians, and likes a good blood sausage ice cream.

CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT: 10 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR RECRUITING NEW BOARD VOLUNTEERS
Chapter Advisory Council member Keonna Robinson, LMFT, breaks down best practices for recruiting new board volunteers to maintain your chapter’s vitality, diversity, and effectiveness.