The Therapist September October 2019
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The Therapist September/October 2019

Professional Exchange

CUMULATIVE TRAUMA, PTSD, AND FAMILY SYSTEMS
Children who grow up in family systems riddled with substance use disorder and mental health issues are profoundly affected, though the psychological damage is often not noticed until adulthood. Supporting family recovery can be aided by our ability to identify cumulative trauma states in younger family members.

IT STARTS WITH YOU: CREATING AFFIRMING SPACES FOR THE LGBTQI+ COMMUNITY
Statistics show that clients who identify as LGBTQI+ are at higher risk for struggling with SUD and mental health issues. As clinicians, we must understand the many complexities within the broader LGBTQI+ umbrella to effectively meet our clients’ needs with respect and integrity.

FOUR GREAT TIPS FOR SUPPORTING CLIENTS IN LEGAL TROUBLE
For clinicians who work with clients who are struggling with Substance Use Disorder, understanding drug and alcohol related legal matters including drug diversion programs and alternative sentencing legislation can be helpful and empowering.

FAMILIES AND THE ADDICTION SPIRAL
In this article, a veteran substance use disorder therapist shares her insight and experience working with families who are struggling due to addictions and mental health issues.

 

Supervisors' Corner

UTILIZING COUNTERTRANSFERENCE AND PARALLEL PROCESS IN THE SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
Supervisors directly influence the therapists they work with and also reach the clients of those therapists through transference of affective, somatic and cognitive activations.

Legal Department Staff Articles

BEFORE YOU PRESS RECORD…
In this article, Luke Martin, Staff Attorney discusses the implications of video and/or audio recording a client’s session. The article highlights specifically the
“two-party consent” rule as well as its application to clinicians.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF COLLATERALS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
This article will assist therapists in identifying the legal issues related to collaterals’ participation in therapy.

Also in This Issue:

CAMFT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTORS
CAMFT would like to recognize and thank the many members who have contributed to the CAMFT Educational Foundation.

CAMFT’S 2019 FALL SYMPOSIUM
Mark your calendars to attend CAMFT’s Fall Symposium on November 8–9, 2019, at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport in Irvine, CA. Be sure to register early as seating is limited!

CALL FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
The CAMFT Nominating Committee is looking for nominees to fill Board of Directors vacancies for the term beginning June 1, 2020. The deadline for applications is October 25, 2019.