Enact some self-care and meet EB CAMFT members by joining us for meditation in Redwood Regional Park. 

Craig Toonder is coordinating this event. Please email him at ctoondermft@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

Logistics:

• The meet up time will be 9:30am in the parking lot.
• At 9:45am we will take a short 0.2 mile (4 min) hike from the parking lot to a grove of redwood trees next to Oakland Pal Camp.
• Once we settle in, there will be a short introduction and then a 30-minute sitting meditation.
• After the meditation we will have an optional “tea time” to socialize and get to know one another.
• After tea time, if people want to take a short hike, that will be an option for that as well.
  
  

What to bring: 

• Clothes - Bring layers with you because the Redwoods often have microclimates.
• If there is fog the trees will drip water. So please bring a raincoat, as well.
• Bring something to sit on - blanket, tarp, zafu, kneeling bench, camping chair, etc.
• If you want to stay for tea, the tea party is a “tea-pot-pot-luck-party”. Please bring your own mug, if you can, and tea to share, if you have a thermos. If you are a coffee drinker, feel free to bring that instead. If you only have a travel mug, you are welcome to bring tea for one.
• Craig has two thermoses and will be bringing two types of tea. He also has 6 camping mugs. If you have extra travel or camping mugs, please bring them if you are comfortable sharing.
  

IMPORTANT WARNING
We have been having issues with Maps sending people to the wrong location. Prior to the event, please ensure that Maps is sending you to the parking lot 170 feet from the Chabot Space Center, and that the parking lot is between Oakland Pal Camp and Chabot. Both of these locations are on Google Maps. 

Craig’s cell phone does not get service in the parking lot, so you will not the able to call him the day of the event. 

Parking Fee: Free
Restrooms: There is a restroom at Redwood Bowl Picnic Spot 0.2 mile (4 min) away from where we are meditating.

Google Maps to the Parking Lot:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Redwood+Bowl+Staging+Area/@37.8167712,-122.1807599,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f87d7549c84c5:0xc6cbcd732657c5e0!8m2!3d37.8167699!4d-122.1799944!16s%2Fg%2F11bycfd3dt?entry=ttu 

Written Directions:
From 24: Take 13 S. towards Hayward. Take the Joaquin Miller Rd/Lincoln Ave exit. Turn left onto Monterey Blvd. Turn left onto Joaquin Miller Rd. Turn left onto Skyline Blvd.

From 580 E: Take the Fruitvale Ave exit toward Coolidge Avenue. Continue onto Harold St. Turn left onto Champion St. Continue onto Lincoln Ave. Continue on Joaquin Miller Rd. Turn left onto Skyline Blvd.

From 13 N: Take the Joaquin Miller Rd exit toward Lincoln Avenue. Turn right onto Joaquin Miller Rd. Turn left onto Skyline Blvd.

Presented by  Luke Martin, MBA, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit.

EBCAMFT members:  $55
CAMFT members:  $60
Non-members:  $85

Presentation Details

This presentation walks through the approved updates to Section 6 of the CAMFT Code of Ethics, which addresses Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It explains what the changes mean in practice and how they guide therapists in responsibly using digital tools and AI across clinical work, supervision, documentation, practice management, education, and public-facing activities. The presentation also highlights how the revisions ensure that technological innovation does not diminish therapist accountability, reinforce the importance of professional judgment, and establish clear ethical guardrails for competence, informed consent, confidentiality, disclosures, and legal compliance. Collectively, these updates provide a forward-looking yet grounded ethical framework that supports responsible adoption of emerging technologies while safeguarding client welfare and the integrity of the profession.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Explain the purpose and scope of the approved revisions to Section 6 of the CAMFT Code of Ethics related to Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Identify key ethical responsibilities for marriage and family therapists when using technology and AI, including competence, confidentiality, informed consent, disclosures, and accountability.
• Understand the ethical risks associated with technology and AI use in therapy, including confidentiality limitations, bias, and overreliance, and how the revised standards address those risks.
• Recognize the legal and ethical compliance obligations associated with technology-assisted care, including ongoing duties to remain current with applicable laws and regulations.
• Apply the approved ethical framework to real-world clinical, supervisory, and organizational contexts involving digital tools and AI.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Event Support
infocenter@camft.org
(888) 892-2638
(858) 292-2638
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM PT; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 4:00PM PT

Spring is in the air and hopefully the wild flowers will be in bloom. Come join us for the first of three tri-chapter hiking events for 2026! 

We will meet at 9:30am and the hike will begin at 9:45am. Craig Toonder, LMFT, is coordinating this event. Please email him at ctoondermft@gmail.com with any questions. For day of hike issues or problems, please call Craig at 510-499-7137. 

Trails:

Parking: $5
Briones Website: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/briones 
There are three parking lots at this staging area.
We will meet at the first lot (on the left):
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+California+94553/@37.9268659,-122.1604967,17.26z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80856358bc78089f:0x3cb37c84d09be2f0!8m2!3d37.9273759!4d-122.1585503!16s%2Fg%2F11cncgj269?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyNi4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D

Trailhead Directions:

To reach the Bear Creek Staging Area on Bear Creek Road, exit Highway 24 at the Orinda/Camino Pablo exit and head toward Richmond. Turn right on Bear Creek Road and travel 5 miles to the staging area on the right.

Join us on the trail!

Please join us for a professional headshot and networking event. 

There will be a professional photographer on site who will take professional headshots of everyone. Your fee includes digital copies of the headshots to use in promoting your practice!

This event is for pre-licensed mental health professionals. The fee includes light refreshments and beverages. Registration is required for this event. 

Limited to 30 participants, so register early to reserve you space!

Other business owners are welcome!
Attorneys, coaches, nutritionists, etc.

Let’s connect, collaborate, and support each other! Join us for a relaxed virtual networking lunch with therapists and helping professionals across California. Feel free to eat during this event.  

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

Zoom Link (no password needed):
Annia’s Zoom Room
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6595182179 

Questions?
Send a PM or text 415-244-6647 or e-mail
Annia.Raysberg@gmail.com 

✨ Come meet new colleagues, share resources,
and expand your network!

Presented by Robyn Brinkerhoff, MS

Yoga Teacher Training (400 hours)
Trauma-Informed Training (400 hours)

2 CE credits

Last day to register is 4/18.

Workshop Description

This workshop offers practical, accessible tools to help regulate the nervous system through gentle movement, guided breathing, and approachable meditation practices. Participants learn techniques they can use daily - in their personal and professional lives - while deepening their understanding of how mind-body integration through yoga can shape neural pathways and support healthier, happier, and more present living.

Presentation Goals

1. Develop a foundational understanding of how key principles of neuroscience, mindfulness, and gentle movement can serve as practical tools to engage and regulate the nervous system, supporting the transition of thought and physiological patterns from sympathetic to parasympathetic states.

2. Acquire knowledge of key yoga concepts, terminology, and the neurobiological benefits including drishti (focused gaze), pranayama (breath regulation), mindfulness, and movement, as well as an understanding of how to integrate these practices effectively into clinical sessions with clients.

Measurable Objectives

• Gain foundational knowledge of key neuroscience concepts, including
  neurons, neural pathways, and neuroplasticity, to deepen their understanding of how mind–body practices influence the nervous system and support therapeutic regulation and change.
• Develop the ability to effectively guide clients through three foundational breathing techniques. 
• Members will engage in a gentle, guided breathwork and yoga flow to explore the connection between neural patterns and physical movement.

About the Presenter

Robyn Brinkerhoff is the founder of Empower Yoga & Mindfulness, with over two decades of yoga experience, 500 hours of teacher training, a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Psychology, and a Master’s in Educational Psychology. She specializes in translating complex neuroscience into practical tools that help therapists, trauma survivors, and wellness practitioners integrate movement, breathwork, and mindfulness into therapeutic and personal practice. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is both an art and a science.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage & family therapists, and pre-licensed professionals.

CE Credit Certificates

The course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

East Bay Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #52488) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. East Bay Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Note: Certificates of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop and complete the course evaluation.

Consider Joining East Bay CAMFT

We invite non-members to consider joining East Bay CAMFT.
Member pricing:
Licensed Membership/Community Partner Fee: $75/annually
Pre-Licensed Associate/Student/Retired Membership Fee: $50/annually

EVENT POLICIES

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Presented by Travis McEuen, Certified Financial Planner

FREE! (no CE credit)
Registration closes 5/15

Workshop Description

Launching a private practice involves much more than seeing clients. Business owners must also manage a variety of operational, administrative, and strategic responsibilities.

Designed for clinicians who are thinking about starting - or are newly established in - private practice, this workshop provides a practical framework for understanding the business side of running a practice. Participants will learn the key steps involved in setting up their business and creating financial systems that support a smooth and sustainable practice.

Please note: Marketing topics such as website creation, branding, and advertising will not be covered. For marketing information, go to:
https://www.camft.org/marketingtoolkit 

Learning Objectives

• Identify different business entity structures and common retirement plan options available to small business owners.
• Explain the basics of cash flow management and key tax deductions relevant to running a private practice.
• Recognize common mistakes new business owners make when starting a practice and strategies to help avoid them.

About the Presenter

Travis McEuen is a Certified Financial Planner. He has a Master’s of Taxation from Golden Gate University and nearly 10 years of Wealth Management and Financial Planning experience working with individuals and business owners.

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Presented by Kristin Roscoe, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit.

EBCAMFT members:  $55
CAMFT members:  $60
Non-members:  $85

Presentation Description

Children are cute, but the issues you often face in their treatment can be complex. In this three-hour CE course, CAMFT attorney Kristin Roscoe will use the story of 13-year-old “Jack” to guide attendees through common legal and ethical issues a therapist might reasonably encounter when working with a child. From consent to treatment, mandated reporting, writing letters, to court involvement, attendees will learn how to spot areas of liability and best proceed to support the treatment of minors. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify who may consent to the treatment of a minor and understand the particulars of a minor being able to consent to their own treatment. 
2. Distinguish when some common mandated reporting scenarios may be permissive rather than mandatory. 
3. Understand the legal and ethical risks associated with writing letters, particularly when there is court involvement. 
4. Understand the psychotherapist-patient privilege and how best to support minor patients during custody or guardianship legal proceedings. 

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Event Support

infocenter@camft.org
(888) 892-2638
(858) 292-2638
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM PT; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 4:00PM PT

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit.

EBCAMFT members:  $55
CAMFT members:  $60
Non-members:  $85

REGISTER

Presentation Description

This 3-hour law and ethics webinar will delve into the more nuanced areas of gift giving and receiving within the context of the therapeutic relationship, explain updates to the BBS advertising regulations, and describe the elements that constitute ethical client termination. Each of these topics is unique and requires a clear and thorough understanding of the legal and ethical implications involved.  This webinar will be informative in a way that helps participants formulate legally and ethically sound courses of action in dealing with each of these areas in their practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Interpret the CAMFT ethical standards relevant to gift giving and receiving. 
2. Identify the elements required for the ethical termination and discharge of a client.
3. Apply advertising standards in alignment with all legal and ethical requirements. 
4. Identify the updated BBS advertising regulations. 
5. Asses when it is appropriate and/or inappropriate to either give and/or receive a gift during the therapeutic relationship.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Event Support

infocenter@camft.org
(888) 892-2638
(858) 292-2638
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM PT; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 4:00PM PT

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit.

EBCAMFT members:  $55
CAMFT members:  $60
Non-members:  $85

REGISTER

Presentation Description

This law and ethics-focused training is designed for mental health professionals who are paneled with insurance companies, considering becoming in-network, or seeing clients who wish to use out-of-network benefits. While insurance provides increased access to care, it also introduces complex legal and ethical obligations. During the training, Ms. Jasper will discuss how to fully inform patients about insurance issues at the outset of treatment, bill accurately and respond to records requests and audits in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality laws.    

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify essential insurance-related disclosures that must be included in the informed consent process at the outset of treatment. 
2. Implement informed consent procedures that fully notify patients about insurance issues and financial responsibilities at the start of treatment. 
3. Execute accurate billing practices to ensure compliance with insurance company requirements and professional standards. 
4. Identify common reasons for insurance record requests and audits. 
5. Respond to records requests and insurance audits effectively while maintaining adherence to state and federal confidentiality laws, such as HIPAA. 
6. Develop a legally sound, step-by-step protocol for responding to insurance audit requests.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

Event Support

infocenter@camft.org
(888) 892-2638
(858) 292-2638
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM PT; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30AM to 4:00PM PT

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!