The 2021 Black History Month Theme is "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity." As MFTs, we seek to recognize and honor the unique struggles and resilience of the Black family. Join us in participating in ASALH's Virtual Festival! bit.ly/3p3dNp9

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Saturday, March 6 2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm This 6-unit CEU class satisfies the California State Requirement for Assembly Bill 1436. More information and registration at eastbaytherapist.org/event-4170235

Are you interested in expanding your network and supporting the clinical community? The East Bay CAMFT Board of Directors is looking for TWO more Members-at-Large to round out our Board. For more info, please e-mail [email protected]!

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 2021 Law and Ethics: CAMFT Attorneys Present Friday, April 9 2021 9:00 am to 4:30 pm 6 CEUs More information and registration at eastbaytherapist.org/event-4181364

Welcome to June, EB-CAMFT Community! We would like to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month by uplifting and celebrating voices from this vibrant community - past and present. loc.gov/lgbt-pride-mon… #Pride2021 #lgbtqmentalhealth

Transgender mental health matters. Check out this great article exploring research on the brain and gender identity. health.clevelandclinic.org/research-on-th…

Come present for your colleagues and help us grow as a clinical community! More info and application at eastbaytherapist.org.

This week, the Senate unanimously voted to make #Juneteenth a federal holiday. This is great news, but let's celebrate this by staying vigilant to the legacy of oppression and how it continues to impact Black folks today. Want to learn more? Visit juneteenth.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT Racial Trauma: Assessment and Treatment Across the Lifespan Presented By Maryam Jernigan-Noesi, PhD Saturday, July 24, 2021 9:00 am - 12:15 pm 3 CEUs More information and registration at eastbaytherapist.org/event-4367112

Hello Everyone! Just a reminder that this wonderful and poignant event will be happening THIS Saturday. We hope you can join us! More information is in the post below, and on our website at eastbaytherapist.org.

Simone Biles gets a gold medal in mental health, in our book. theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul…

East Bay CAMFT is seeking new members to join the Board of Directors! Join our team and help support our flourishing and diverse community of mental health professionals. Inquire at [email protected] or visit eastbaytherapist.org for more information.

Check out this great event hosted by the Redwood Empire CAMFT chapter! The Intersection of Diversity Issues, Mindful Facilitation, & Group Process Presented by Lee Mun Wah Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 10:30 am - 1:45 pm 3 CEUs recamft.org/event-4438045

Get to know your fellow East Bay CAMFT members in a casual, fun environment, and feel free to invite colleagues who would like more information about our chapter. Please visit our website eastbaytherapist.org for details and to RSVP.

September is suicide prevention month - have you satisfied the new BBS suicide risk assessment requirement? If you haven't yet, or if you want to gain expertise on suicide risk assessment and intervention, register for the training hosted by SF-CAMFT! bit.ly/2XBn3Jd

Exciting news! On Friday, Governor Newsom signed CAMFT’s Scope of Practice legislation into law, to take effect January 1, 2022. Thank you, CAMFT and Governor Newsom, for helping to make our services even more accessible! camft.org/sop?fbclid=IwA…

We are excited to present "Implicit Biases: What They Are and What We Can Do About Them" by Dr. Julie A. Garcia on November 6th! East Bay CAMFT Chapter Members: FREE Non-Members: $30 3 CEUs offered More information and registration at eastbaytherapist.org!

Happy Holidays, EB-CAMFT!!! Recently, we hosted our Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Party in Oakland. Thank you to all who attended - it was lovely to see everyone and connect with our membership community! May you have a gentle, lovely holiday. See you in the New Year!