East Bay CAMFT upcoming events

Bridging the Bay 2026, Marin Headlands Hike (Hawk Hill/Coastal Trail/Julian Trail) (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Please join us as EBCAMFT, Marin CAMFT, and SFCAMFT come together to enact some self care. Enjoy the beauty of the Bay and network with therapists across the bridge.

Continuing in the successful hiking series, this third of three hikes will begin at Hawk Hill, with views overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. This area is visited by as many as 19 species of raptors, the Mission blue butterfly, and has a historic World War II military battery installation. The weather should be good, but the headlands sometimes gets morning fog, so optional layers might be a good idea.

Trail Info:
Length: 3.64mi
Est. time: 2–2.5hr
Elev. Gain: 764ft

Parking/Trailhead:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DiCFm47f88ED8tg69

Trail Route:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1TKvOgbdyZBW73HIuoIZfMNNxBHynJis&usp=sharing

Because of protected wildlife areas, dogs are not allowed.

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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!

Law & Ethics: Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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:

Interpret the CAMFT ethical standards relevant to gift giving and receiving.

Identify the elements required for the ethical termination and discharge of a client.

Apply advertising standards in alignment with all legal and ethical requirements.

Identify the updated BBS advertising regulations.

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

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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!

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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!

Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

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:

Identify essential insurance-related disclosures that must be included in the informed consent process at the outset of treatment.

Implement informed consent procedures that fully notify patients about insurance issues and financial responsibilities at the start of treatment.

Execute accurate billing practices to ensure compliance with insurance company requirements and professional standards.

Identify common reasons for insurance record requests and audits.

Respond to records requests and insurance audits effectively while maintaining adherence to state and federal confidentiality laws, such as HIPAA.

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

Grief Medicine: Tending our Sorrows in Chaotic Times (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Presented by Amy Hyun Swart, LMFT

6 CE credits

Last day to register: October 10

In this experiential workshop, the presenter guides clinicians through an integrative exploration of grief - both personal and collective - drawing on somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, and a social justice framework. Participants will examine how modern culture's left-brain dominance and grief-phobic tendencies can inhibit the natural grieving process. They will develop a richer understanding of the six core forms of heartache that underlie most manifestations of grief. Through hands-on exercises, embodied practice, and ritual, clinicians will build useful relational, somatic, and expressive arts skills to work effectively with grieving individuals and groups.

The workshop is designed to expand clinicians' practical toolkit and deepen their capacity to sit with grief - both in the therapy room and in their own lives. Participants will leave with concrete, applicable techniques: expressive arts interventions for individual work, somatic approaches to grief processing, and facilitation strategies for communal grief settings. By the end of the training, clinicians will be able to articulate the clinical rationale for grief-informed, body-based practice and will feel more confident and resourced as grief facilitators.

Presentation Goals

Understand why doing our own grief work as therapists benefits our clients

Learn about how the window of tolerance and somatic therapy apply to grief work

Learn somatic approaches to working with grief

Understand a variety of emotions woven into grief and learn exposure therapy techniques for companionship with grief

Learn the difference between grief and traumatic grief

Learn the importance of somatic awareness and examining the power (and detriment) of story telling in working with traumatic loss

Address social justice, collective/world grief, the value of grieving from an activism standpoint and cultural competency in grief.

Participate in a grief ritual to experience the power of being with grief in a group setting

Measurable objectives

Identify six core forms of heartache that underlie most manifestations of grief

Apply two somatic interventions for grief

Apply two techniques to facilitate grief in a communal setting

About the Presenter

Amy Hyun Swart, LMFT is a somatic and expressive arts-based grief and trauma therapist, group facilitator, educator, author, and visual artist. For over a decade, she has offered individual grief therapy, grief groups, gatherings, rituals, and trainings - both locally and virtually with clients around the globe. She has been under 1:1 mentorship with Francis Weller since 2017 until his retirement.

She is the illustrator of the children's book "Where is My Daddy" and a contributing writer to the anthology "The World Walks with You in Therapy".

Amy came to this work through her own experience of traumatic loss at an early age, and deeply believes in the transformational and healing power of group work - especially in these divisive and uncertain times. To learn more, visit amyswart.com, griefmedicine.love, or Instagram @griefmedicine.

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

3000 Hour Club Meeting - In Person (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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!

Treating Binge Eating with Self-Compassion: A Trauma Informed Approach (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Presented by Erica Thomas, Licensed MFT #77166

2 CE credits

Last day to register: Friday, November 6, 2026

Treating Binge Eating with Self-Compassion: A Trauma-Informed Approach is a practical, research-informed training designed to help licensed therapists effectively address binge eating through the lens of self-compassion.

Grounded in the work of Kristin Neff, Paul Gilbert, and trauma-informed care, this workshop reframes binge eating as a meaningful coping strategy rooted in emotional pain and shame. Participants will learn self-compassion–based interventions to help clients move beyond cycles of self-criticism and secrecy toward greater emotional regulation, inner safety, and lasting healing.

This beginning-to-intermediate level training is ideal for clinicians working with disordered eating, chronic dieting, body image distress, or trauma-related emotional dysregulation. Through case examples, guided practices, and experiential exercises, participants will gain skills for introducing self-compassion in ways that honor clients’ protective strategies while gently expanding new ways of relating to food, body, and self.

The training also emphasizes therapist self-reflection, supporting clinicians in maintaining a compassionate stance when encountering stuckness, resistance, or countertransference. Attendees will leave with practical tools and language they can immediately apply to help clients reduce shame and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

Presentation Goals

1. This training will provide therapists with a trauma-informed framework for treating binge eating using self-compassion-based interventions.
2. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how binge eating functions as an emotional coping strategy.
3. Participants will learn practical tools to help clients reduce shame, regulate emotions, and build a kinder relationship with food and body.

Measurable objectives

1. Describe at least three ways that trauma can contribute to the development and maintenance of binge eating behaviors.
2. Identify at least three self-compassion-based interventions that can be integrated into clinical work with clients struggling with binge eating.
3. Explain how self-compassion can reduce shame and self-criticism in clients with disordered eating.
4. Apply at least two trauma-informed strategies for introducing self-compassion practices to clients who use food as an emotional coping tool.
5. Describe at least two ways self-compassion practices can be adapted to support clients from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds in the treatment of binge eating.

About the Presenter

Erica Thomas, MA, LMFT has over 15 years of experience supporting clients in healing from trauma, emotional eating, and disordered eating. She specializes in helping clients develop a more compassionate relationship with food and body, drawing from her training with Dr. Kristin Neff and her background in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Erica maintains a private practice in Rohnert Park and Lafayette, CA, and offers coaching and an online course to support individuals struggling with emotional eating. Her work blends evidence-based practices with deep empathy and a belief that healing begins with kindness toward ourselves.

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.

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

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, November 23, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

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

Connect and meet your peers.

Guests are welcome, too!

East Bay CAMFT upcoming events

Bridging the Bay 2026, Marin Headlands Hike (Hawk Hill/Coastal Trail/Julian Trail) (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, July 27, 2026)

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

We'll see you there!

Law & Ethics: Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Presentation Description

Learning Objectives

Event Support

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, August 24, 2026)

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

We'll see you there!

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, September 28, 2026)

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

We'll see you there!

Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Presentation Description

Learning Objectives

Event Support

Grief Medicine: Tending our Sorrows in Chaotic Times (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Presented by Amy Hyun Swart, LMFT

Presentation Goals

Measurable objectives

About the Presenter

CE Credit Certificates

Consider Joining East Bay CAMFT

3000 Hour Club Meeting - In Person (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, October 26, 2026)

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

We'll see you there!

Treating Binge Eating with Self-Compassion: A Trauma Informed Approach (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Presented by Erica Thomas, Licensed MFT #77166

Presentation Goals

Measurable objectives

About the Presenter

CE Credit Certificates

Consider Joining East Bay CAMFT

3000 Hour Club Meeting (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

We look forward to seeing you!

Therapist Peer Networking Group (Monday, November 23, 2026)

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

We'll see you there!

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

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

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

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

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