CAMFT State of the Profession October 5, 2022 Noon – 1:30 pm

When: October 5, 2022, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Description: Join CAMFT Executive Director, Joy Alafia, CAE for an understanding about events, legislation and internal association processes that are currently impacting CAMFT members. 1.5 CEUs.

Educational Goals:

• Designed for Mental Health Professionals, this presentation will discuss general CAMFT issues and the importance of a Professional Will. There will also be updates from BBS, as well as California and Federal legislative updates. Finally, discussion on why it is important to avail yourself of the Legal Consultation service CAMFT provides. There will be ample time for Q&A.

Participants will be able to:

• Recall at least 3 recent/pending legislations and how marriage and family therapists may be impacted by the bills
• Identify 1 resource for legal consultation for therapists
• Identify important components of a Professional Will

Cost: Complimentary as an SBCAMFT membership perk

Joy Alafia, CAE brings more than 17 years of association leadership experience to her new position. She begins her role at CAMFT after her tenure as the President and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), where she has advocated for renewable propane and equitable access for alternative sources of clean energy. Joy has spoken around the world about the importance of sustainable energy and is credited with transforming the propane industry's focus and shifting its priorities to the commercialization of net zero-carbon energy solutions.

Sponsored by Mission Harbor Behavioral Health