In This Issue

President’s Message
CAMFT Calendar
Letters to the Editor
The Business of Practice
From the Board Room
BBS Board Update
Legislative Update
L&E CE Self-Study
Book Reviews
In Memory
Disciplinary Actions

Professional Exchange

SIBLING BULLYING AND ABUSE: THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC
Sibling abuse is the most common but least reported abuse in the family, and it is frequently overlooked by family therapists. This article differentiates sibling abuse from sibling rivalry and outlines risk factors to assess it. It describes behaviors prevalent in three types of abuse and their long-term effects.

WHEN SUICIDE COMES OUT OF THE BLUE: HIDDEN SIGNS, SYMPTOMS,AND EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS
Client suicidality is one of the most difficult issues clinicians face. Even the most seasoned therapists may have trouble assessing the risk of suicide for their clients. Using psychodynamic strategies, including analyzing how clients react to positive feedback and forward momentum,as well as cognitive behavioral methods,can help therapists better gauge suicidal ideation.

UNDERSTANDING THE TRANSITION FROM FOSTER CARE TO ADOPTION FROM BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Written by a seasoned clinician who herself was adopted at the age of seven after several years in the foster care system, this article offers a powerful look into the difficulties and complex emotions that accompany the process. Strategies for clinicians to support both the child and family members are reviewed.

Supervisors' Corner

LET’S TALK ABOUT CYBERBULLYING
Supervisors can use this helpful resource for parents to open a dialogue with their supervisees about cyberbullying and how to work with clients and family members impacted by cyberbulling.

Legal Department Staff Articles

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO CARE: HOW TO UPHOLD YOUR ADA RESPONSIBILITIES WITH EASE AND FLEXIBILITY
In this article, Bradley J. Muldrow, JD discusses important Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and compliance practices for therapists to consider when providing services to patients with communications disabilities.

SOCIAL MEDIA: CONFIDENTIALITY, DISCLOSURES, & RECORD KEEPING
There are many considerations a therapist should keep in mind when introducing social media into their practice. Kristin W. Roscoe, JD, highlights issues of informed consent and record keeping pertaining to social media usage.

THE NEW 90-DAY RULE: HOW AGENCIES CAN SEEK AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE LIVE SCAN
This article discusses the necessary steps for agencies to be authorized in California to submit Live Scan applications to the Department of Justice. Instructions regarding how to send applicants to be fingerprinted are also addressed.