Please join us in person in Petaluma on January 9th! 

RECAMFT's 51st Annual Membership Meeting including lunch, networking, and 2-CE training:

"From Shame to Intimacy: Helping Clients

Build Connections in a Burnt Out World"

with author David Khalili, LMFT, Board-Certified Sexologist

• Friday, January 9, 2026
• 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Training begins promptly at 9:30 AM. Please arrive by 9:00 to check in. See below for walk-in registration options.
  

• 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, ample parking
• Meeting Room 1, recently remodeled, and facing the lovely pond area with ducks
  
• Box lunch provided with registrations completed by 1/2/26. Please select from salad or sandwich options when you register (Greek salad option is vegetarian).
• Seating is limited. Please register now to save your space! 

This event will not be live-streamed nor recorded. If you'd like to participate, please join us in Petaluma on January 9th! Open to RECAMFT members and non-member therapists.

REGISTER NOW!

Note: Discounted pricing available till January 2nd. The price for all registrations will increase on January 3rd.

Networking Activity

We will be engaging in a fun activity based on interests to make connections and build relationships. When you register, you'll choose from these topics:

And we will have our monthly continuing education program during this in-person event!

"From Shame to Intimacy: Helping Clients Build Connections in a Burnt Out World"

with author David Khalili, LMFT, Board-Certified Sexologist

Course Description

This 2-hour workshop will equip therapists with essential tools to guide their clients toward deeper connection. The training will explore strategies for identifying needs and pleasure, fostering comfort in discussing sex, and collaboratively creating new sexual expectations. This training integrates a biopsychosocial approach to assessing sexual concerns with relational interventions, empowering mental health professionals to effectively support clients navigating intimacy in today's demanding world. Participants will enhance their clinical skills and help clients move from shame to authentic intimacy.

Educational Goals

This workshop will equip therapists with strategies to help clients' gain access to their needs and pleasure, apply a biopsychosocial approach to sexual concerns, and integrate relational interventions for navigating intimacy in a demanding world. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least three strategies for assessing clients' needs and pleasure within the context of intimacy and sexual wellness.
2. Apply three biopsychosocial approach to the assessment of sexual concerns in their clinical practice.
3. Integrate two relational interventions to support clients in navigating intimacy challenges in a demanding world.

About Our Speaker

Author David Khalili, LMFT, Board-Certified Sexologist

David F Khalili, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San
Francisco. He’s authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating to enhance men's relationships with themselves and others.

REGISTER NOW! 

Discounted pricing till January 2nd.

Location 

In-person at the Petaluma Community Center in Lucchesi Park.

We will be in Meeting Room 1. Ample parking lot. 

Google Maps link

Petaluma Community Center at 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma CA 94954. This is a lovely site, next to Lucchesi Park. You can sit on the grass by the lake during lunch and feed the ducks. The Lynch Creek Trail is a hiking trail available behind the building and game fields. Photo found here. 

Registration

Open to RECAMFT members, and non-member therapists. Register here.  

Pricing

Includes choice of lunch (provided registration is received by 1/2/26; no lunch for registrations on or after 1/3/26) and the 2-CE training.  If you are a RECAMFT member who would like to only attend the Annual Members Meeting and not the training, please plan to arrive at 12:15pm to register on-site at no charge (lunch not included). If you are only available for the training and cannot stay for lunch, registration is the same and if you register before 1/3/25, you will receive a box lunch which you are invited to take with you.

Below fees including lunch are available for registrations completed by January 2nd. Registration starting on January 3rd for all registration types will be $85 and lunch is not included, based on our need to place lunch orders with the caterer.

1) Licensed RECAMFT Members - $45.00 if registered by 1/2/26

2) Pre-Licensed RECAMFT members - $22.50  if registered by 1/2/26

3) Licensed Non-Members - $70.00  if registered by 1/2/26

All registrations on or after 1/3/26 - $85

This event is open to mental health professionals only.

Thank you to our Sponsors for helping to create this great event. We are very grateful for your support. Learn more about sponsorship here. 

Many thanks to CPH Insurance for being a $1000 Sweet Bay Sponsor!

Thanks to Pura Vida Recovery for your $500 Pacific Dogwood Sponsorship! 

Thanks to Olympia House for your $500 Pacific Dogwood Sponsorship!

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT  (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. 

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email info@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting info@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
• CE Certificate: You must sign in and sign out on our attendance logs and be physically present for the entire presentation, and complete an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has reviewed attendance, an email with a link to the evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the meeting is verified. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Notice of Recording: This event will not be recorded.
• Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

JANUARY BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

Note: The monthly board meetings are typically on the second Friday of the month. However, this meeting is being held in an alternate week because we have our Annual Members Meeting on Jan. 9, 2026. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Got a case that's bothering you? Have you found yourself pondering an ethical dilemma? Join us for the Ethics Roundtable and explore solutions to sticky cases with other colleagues, which is a totally enriching and mutually supportive experience together.  

If you are a RECAMFT member, come and discuss your ethical situations with colleagues in a confidential setting, and set your mind at ease. You don't have to have a case to discuss, but can just come to gain some knowledge from seasoned colleagues. The Ethics Roundtable will help you feel better and more confident in your clinical work. No CEs, but the 90 minutes will be well spent. 

• Where: Zoom Meeting
• When: Fri., January 23, 2026
• Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
• You will be sent a Zoom link in your confirmation e-mail.

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About our facilitator

Gina Culver, LMFT is a past president of RECAMFT.  You can learn more about the Ethics Roundtable, which meets approximately three times each year, here. 

Contact Gina at info@recamft.org.

Additional dates for the Ethics Roundtable in 2026 will be:

• Friday,June 26
• Friday, November 20

Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email info@recamft.org.

Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

Note: CEs are not provided for participating in the Ethics Roundtable.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Support & Safety During Crisis

Treating Undocumented Families Facing ICE & Detention

Presented by

Dr. Sandra Espinoza, PsyD, LMFT

Friday, February 6th, 2026

9:00 am - 11:15 am PT

Zoom, 2 CEs

On Zoom

Course Description

This introductory workshop will prepare clinicians with the knowledge and tools to support undocumented clients and families impacted by the threat of deportation. Recent research highlights the urgent need for such clinical awareness. Personally knowing a detained or deported person, particularly when the individual is a family member, is strongly associated with poorer mental health among U.S. citizens (Pinedo & Valdez, 2020). This webinar will provide clinicians with specific skills to assess and address the relational ruptures, attachment disruptions, and trauma responses that often accompany deportation-related family separation. Participants will learn how to integrate trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, and systemic approaches in their work. Practical interventions, case examples, and strategies for navigating clinical and community-based challenges will be included.

Educational Goals

Participants will be able to recognize and address the complex relational and psychological impact of deportation and deportation threat on the mental health of the undocumented community through culturally grounded and trauma-informed clinical work.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the impact of deportation and deportation related threat on the mental health of undocumented individuals and families.
2. Apply at least two strategies to conduct a culturally grounded and sensitive assessment to better understand the needs of undocumented individuals and families.
3. Apply at least two culturally sensitive and trauma informed approaches/interventions to clients affected by deportation and deportation related threat.
   
   

About Our Speaker

Dr. Sandra Espinoza, LMFT

Dr. Sandra Espinoza, PsyD, LMFT (she/her) is an Associate Professor and Branch Director of the Couple and Family Therapy program at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. A bilingual Mexican-American therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Dr. Espinoza integrates cultural humility, social justice, anti-oppressive, anti-carceral approaches, and advocacy in her scholarship, teaching, and practice. She has presented on the issue of immigration and deportation at the local and national level. She has been in clinical practice for over 14 years and maintains a private practice supporting mostly interracial couples and Latinx clients.

Location 

Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom using the instructions provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email in order to get your personal Zoom Join Link.

Registration

RSVP here.  Please note that once you have RSVP'd for this event, you will receive a link to register for the Zoom Meeting. You must complete this second Zoom-registration step to gain access to the event link.

Pricing

1) Registration for All RECAMFT Members - no charge

2) Reciprocal registration for members of Marin CAMFT (CODE REQUIRED) - no charge

3) Other CAMFT Members - Licensed - $30.00

4) Other CAMFT Members - Pre-Licensed - $21.00

5) Non-CAMFT Members (licensed therapists who are not members of CAMFT) - $36.00

Training Schedule and Attendance Requirements

Please note, this is a 2-CE training, comprised of two hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements during the meeting. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training, be present during the event (including responding to attendance checks by coming on camera, verbally replying, and/or replying in the chat), and stay logged on for the full duration, to end at 11:15am, in order to earn the CEs. If your camera is off the entire time, and RECAMFT cannot verify you were physically present at your computer throughout the training, then RECAMFT cannot issue a CE certificate, as we would not be able to show that the BBS requirements for your participation were met.

Recording

RECAMFT intends to record this event, and assuming no technical hurdles, will be producing it as an on-demand course to be published at the RECAMFT CE Center, including the ability to earn CEs. RECAMFT members will have access there for free. Non-members and reciprocal chapter members will be able to purchase access. Access to the recording is not included with any registration for this "live" (real-time on Zoom) training. If you know that you will not be able to attend on the event date listed above, please do not register for this training and instead wait until the on-demand version is published. Registrations are managed separately and cannot be transferred.

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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT  (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. 

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email info@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting info@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
• CE Certificate: You must be physically present at your computer and watching and/or listening to the training while logged onto the zoom meeting for the entire presentation, and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has processed attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the online meeting is verified. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Notice of Recording: Whenever possible, our CE events are recorded or filmed and may appear on our website. Your participation in this event by registering and attending indicates your approval for your likeness to appear in the recording, if any.
  
• Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, February 13, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail recamftmembership@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

March BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, March 13, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail recamftmembership@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

RECAMFT CARE Circle: Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge, Empower

We can support each other!

• Friday, March 20, 2026
• 10:30 am - 12 pm Pacific
  
• Zoom Meeting

    

The RECAMFT CARE (Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge and Empower) Circle was created as a safe space for us as a community of therapists who are also human.  

It is a place to come to share challenges and successes, seek support, offer compassion, share wisdom and express gratitude and be uplifted.  We hold much for our clients and in our own lives; this is a brief time to set down our load for a moment and bring in light and lightness.
    
The group is informal, small and relaxed.  We share work and/or personal struggles and triumphs, express gratitude, witness each other and give support; and advice if asked for.  We also share uplifting readings, quotes or any other medium that inspires or comforts. And we often laugh!


Pat Hromalik, 2026 RECAMFT President and CARE Circle Coordinator
     

Note: We are looking for CARE Circle facilitators so we can continue to offer monthly meetings. For 2026, until we find someone to help, Pat can only facilitate four meetings while she is in the RECAMFT President role.  Those meetings are scheduled for 90 minutes but will be shortened to 60 minutes if we have 4 or fewer participants. 

Currently, our 2026 CARE Circle meetings are planned for:

•     Fri 3/20/26 @ 10:30am (this event listing - click here to register)
•     Tue 5/19/26 @ 7pm
•     Mon 9/14/26 @ 9:30am
•     Wed 11/18/26 @ 6pm

    
We hope new facilitators will want to offer the group at different days/times to allow for more access for members. Please reach out to Pat at president@recamft.org or email RECAMFT at info@recamft.org if you are interested in facilitating. 

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RECAMFT members, please register for the March 20 CARE Circle here. Remember to enter the email address associated with your RECAMFT account to sign in and register for this members-only meeting.

Please note, this membership event does not qualify for CEs.

AI in Mental Health: the Good, the Bad, and the Dangerous

Presented by

Rachel Wood, PhD, LPC

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

9:30 am - 12:55 pm PT

Zoom, 3 CEs

On Zoom

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence is shifting the relational bedrock of society; are we ready for it as mental health professionals? AI is already in your practice, whether invited or not. Hundreds of millions of people are using AI chatbots for emotional support, which means that most clinicians have clients who are turning to chatbots in between sessions. How do we conceptualize this in the therapeutic context? How do we assess for this? What are the potential implications of AI-attachment? AI is being seamlessly interwoven into clinical tools such as EHRs for documentation, scheduling, and note summarization. Utilizing these tools requires thoughtful engagement in order to uphold the highest ethical standards of privacy, informed consent, confidentiality, and most of all the therapeutic alliance itself. Before diving into these tools additional considerations include addressing algorithmic bias and our ethical responsibility to advocate for marginalized communities. All of this and more will be explored in this insightful, nuanced, and balanced presentation of AI in mental health.

Educational Goals

This presentation will equip participants to think deeply and consider the impacts of AI as an administrative tool, as an emotional support for clients, and as a broader shift for the relational bedrock of society.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Define and describe today's current and emerging trends of AI in mental health.
2. Assess the benefits and risks of AI in practice and in society.
3. Explain algorithmic bias.
4. Apply informed critical thinking for engaging and/or abstaining from the integration of AI in professional settings.
   
   

About Our Speaker

Dr. Rachel Wood, LPC

Dr. Rachel Wood has a PhD in cyberpsychology and is a licensed counselor in the state of Colorado. As a researcher and therapist, Rachel raises awareness about mental health and the future of synthetic relationships. She invites mental health professionals to reflect deeply on the implications of AI usage in practice and in client’s lives. Dr. Wood enjoys her work as a speaker, workshop facilitator, and strategic advisor.

Location 

Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom using the instructions provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email in order to get your personal Zoom Join Link.

Registration

RSVP here.  Please note that once you have RSVP'd for this event, you will receive a link to register for the Zoom Meeting. You must complete this second Zoom-registration step to gain access to the event link.

Pricing

1) Registration for All RECAMFT Members - no charge

2) Reciprocal registration for members of Marin CAMFT (CODE REQUIRED) - no charge

3) Other CAMFT Members - Licensed - $45.00

4) Other CAMFT Members - Pre-Licensed - $23.00

5) Non-CAMFT Members (licensed therapists who are not members of CAMFT) - $55.00

Training Schedule and Attendance Requirements

Please note, this is a 3-CE training, comprised of three hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements during the meeting and a short break. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training, be present during the event (including responding to attendance checks by coming on camera, verbally replying, and/or replying in the chat), and stay logged on for the full duration, to end at 12:55pm, in order to earn the CEs. If your camera is off the entire time, and RECAMFT cannot verify you were physically present at your computer throughout the training, then RECAMFT cannot issue a CE certificate, as we would not be able to show that the BBS requirements for your participation were met.

Recording

RECAMFT intends to record this event, and assuming no technical hurdles, will be producing it as an on-demand course to be published at the RECAMFT CE Center, including the ability to earn CEs. RECAMFT members will have access there for free. Non-members and reciprocal chapter members will be able to purchase access. Access to the recording is not included with any registration for this "live" (real-time on Zoom) training. If you know that you will not be able to attend on the event date listed above, please do not register for this training and instead wait until the on-demand version is published. Registrations are managed separately and cannot be transferred.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT  (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. 

• Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email info@recamft.org.
• Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting info@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
• CE Certificate: You must be physically present at your computer and watching and/or listening to the training while logged onto the zoom meeting for the entire presentation, and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has processed attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the online meeting is verified. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 3.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Notice of Recording: Whenever possible, our CE events are recorded or filmed and may appear on our website. Your participation in this event by registering and attending indicates your approval for your likeness to appear in the recording, if any.
  
• Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Photo by cottonbro studio.

April BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, April 10, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

May BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, May 8, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

RECAMFT CARE Circle: Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge, Empower

We can support each other!

• Tuesday, May 19, 2026
• 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pacific
  
• Zoom Meeting

    

The RECAMFT CARE (Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge and Empower) Circle was created as a safe space for us as a community of therapists who are also human.  

It is a place to come to share challenges and successes, seek support, offer compassion, share wisdom and express gratitude and be uplifted.  We hold much for our clients and in our own lives; this is a brief time to set down our load for a moment and bring in light and lightness.
    
The group is informal, small and relaxed.  We share work and/or personal struggles and triumphs, express gratitude, witness each other and give support; and advice if asked for.  We also share uplifting readings, quotes or any other medium that inspires or comforts. And we often laugh!


Pat Hromalik, 2026 RECAMFT President and CARE Circle Coordinator
     

Note: We are looking for CARE Circle facilitators so we can continue to offer monthly meetings. For 2026, until we find someone to help, Pat can only facilitate four meetings while she is in the RECAMFT President role.  Those meetings are scheduled for 90 minutes but will be shortened to 60 minutes if we have 4 or fewer participants. 

Currently, our 2026 CARE Circle meetings are planned for:

•     Tue 5/19/26 @ 7pm - this event listing (click here to register)
•     Mon 9/14/26 @ 9:30am
•     Wed 11/18/26 @ 6pm

    
We hope new facilitators will want to offer the group at different days/times to allow for more access for members. Please reach out to Pat at president@recamft.org or email RECAMFT at info@recamft.org if you are interested in facilitating. 

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RECAMFT members, please register for the May 19 CARE Circle here. Remember to enter the email address associated with your RECAMFT account to sign in and register for this members-only meeting.

Please note, this membership event does not qualify for CEs.

June BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, June 12, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

Got a case that's bothering you? Have you found yourself pondering an ethical dilemma? Join us for the Ethics Roundtable and explore solutions to sticky cases with other colleagues, which is a totally enriching and mutually supportive experience together.  

If you are a RECAMFT member, come and discuss your ethical situations with colleagues in a confidential setting, and set your mind at ease. You don't have to have a case to discuss, but can just come to gain some knowledge from seasoned colleagues. The Ethics Roundtable will help you feel better and more confident in your clinical work. No CEs, but the 90 minutes will be well spent. 

• Where: Zoom Meeting
• When: Fri., June 26, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
• You will be sent a Zoom link in your confirmation e-mail.

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About our facilitator

Gina Culver, LMFT is a past president of RECAMFT.  You can learn more about the Ethics Roundtable, which meets approximately three times each year, here. 

Contact Gina at info@recamft.org.

Additional dates for the Ethics Roundtable in 2026 will be:

• Friday, November 20

Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email info@recamft.org.

Grievances: Direct grievances to info@recamft.org, and/or the chapter president at recamftpresident@gmail.com.

Note: CEs are not provided for participating in the Ethics Roundtable.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

September BOARD MEETING

Join the RECAMFT Board of Directors for our monthly meeting, which is held the SECOND Friday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM.  

All RECAMFT members are always welcome.

This meeting is held via Zoom. 

To join us, please register here! Registration is required.

The Zoom link for this meeting will be e-mailed to confirmed attendees before the meeting.

Please note, no continuing education credits available for board meetings.

RECAMFT is committed to creating events that are respectful, inclusive, and professionally enriching, whether in-person or virtual. By registering for or attending our events, you agree to engage in a manner that is courteous, constructive, and aligned with our community’s values. We expect all participants to treat others with courtesy and professionalism, to participate in good faith, and to honor personal boundaries and confidentiality. Please use your real name and accurate contact information when registering, and only sign up for events you are eligible to attend.

Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, disruptive or mocking comments, repeated unwanted contact, misrepresentation of eligibility, or any conduct that interferes with others’ comfort or safety. We reserve the right to remove participants who violate these expectations, deny access to future events, revoke membership privileges, and report serious misconduct to relevant professional or legal bodies.

By joining our events, you help ensure a supportive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you.

Calling all fiber artists, painters, crafters, quilters, woodworkers: Come one, come all!

• Friday, September 11, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
• Zoom Meeting

Please join us for this opportunity to socially connect with other RECAMFT members in this virtual crafting circle. Bring any project that you're currently working on to this relaxed atmosphere. We can't wait to meet your creative side!

You should receive a confirmation e-mail after registration that contains the Zoom link to join the Crafting Circle. If you do not receive a Zoom link, please e-mail membership@recamft.org.

REGISTER HERE

Hosted by Tara D'Orazio, LMFT, Membership Chair

CE NOTICE: There are no CEs for this event.

RECAMFT CARE Circle: Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge, Empower

We can support each other!

• Monday, September 14, 2026
• 9:30 am - 11:00 am Pacific
  
• Zoom Meeting

    

The RECAMFT CARE (Compassion, Acknowledgement, Recharge and Empower) Circle was created as a safe space for us as a community of therapists who are also human.  

It is a place to come to share challenges and successes, seek support, offer compassion, share wisdom and express gratitude and be uplifted.  We hold much for our clients and in our own lives; this is a brief time to set down our load for a moment and bring in light and lightness.
    
The group is informal, small and relaxed.  We share work and/or personal struggles and triumphs, express gratitude, witness each other and give support; and advice if asked for.  We also share uplifting readings, quotes or any other medium that inspires or comforts. And we often laugh!


Pat Hromalik, 2026 RECAMFT President and CARE Circle Coordinator
     

Note: We are looking for CARE Circle facilitators so we can continue to offer monthly meetings. For 2026, until we find someone to help, Pat can only facilitate four meetings while she is in the RECAMFT President role.  Those meetings are scheduled for 90 minutes but will be shortened to 60 minutes if we have 4 or fewer participants. 

Besides this one, one more CARE Circle meeting is planned for 2026:

•   Wed 11/18/26 @ 6pm

    
We hope new facilitators will want to offer the group at different days/times to allow for more access for members. Please reach out to Pat at president@recamft.org or email RECAMFT at info@recamft.org if you are interested in facilitating. 

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RECAMFT members, please register for the September 14 CARE Circle here. Remember to enter the email address associated with your RECAMFT account to sign in and register for this members-only meeting.

Please note, this membership event does not qualify for CEs.