August President's Message

Dear IE-CAMFT Members,

We have an exciting few months ahead at IE-CAMFT! As we move into our 2026–2027 year, we remain focused on creating opportunities for connection, professional development, leadership, and community throughout the Inland Empire.

From our recent Strategic Planning Meeting to upcoming Law & Ethics trainings, committee opportunities, and the return of our Member Appreciation Event—there are many ways to get involved and stay connected.

Here’s what’s happening!

STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE:
Help Shape IE-CAMFT

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Strategic Planning Meeting!

We discussed ways to strengthen member engagement, expand educational and networking opportunities, improve communication, and continue building a sustainable chapter that reflects the needs of our professional community.

One thing was clear: we want more opportunities for our members to be part of the work.

Join an IE-CAMFT Committee

You do not have to serve on the Board to help shape our chapter!
We are inviting members interested in participating in one of our established committees:

• Programs Committee
• Membership Committee
• Continuing Education (CE) Committee
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee
• Newsletter & Website Committee

Committee involvement is a great way to connect with colleagues, contribute your ideas, build leadership experience, and become more involved with IE-CAMFT.

Interested? We would love to have you join us!

More information on getting involved will be shared soon.

WELCOME ABOARD EVENT: Thank You!

Our Welcome Aboard Event was a success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to meet our 2026–2027 leadership team, reconnect with colleagues, and welcome new faces into our community.

We had such a great time together, and it reminded us why creating opportunities for connection outside of CE trainings is so important.

Thank you for showing up, connecting, and continuing to build community with us! Pictures on our Instagram Account!!!

UPCOMING LAW & ETHICS TRAININGS

We have two Law & Ethics opportunities coming up with Curt Widhalm, LMFT, Chair of the CAMFT Ethics Committee.

Artificial Intelligence, Technology & Ethics
Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual | 3 CE Credits Available

AI is rapidly changing behavioral health—and clinicians need to understand both its possibilities and its ethical risks.

This workshop will explore recent updates to Section 6 of the CAMFT Code of Ethics related to Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, including:
AI hallucinations • Automation bias • Informed consent • Client confidentiality • Ethical AI integration

Whether you're already using AI or simply wondering how it fits into clinical practice, this training will help you navigate this rapidly changing area while keeping human clinical judgment at the center of care.

Law & Ethics Part 2: Updates for California Therapists
Friday, September 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual | CE Credits Available

Law & Ethics isn't just about earning CE credits—it's about protecting your clients, your license, and your practice.

Join us for practical updates affecting California clinicians, including:
BBS advertising requirements • Website compliance • Remote supervision • Documentation & informed consent • Medicare & private-pay considerations • Recent legal developments

Whether you're an associate, supervisor, or licensed clinician, this is information you can put into practice immediately.


IT'S BACK! MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION EVENT   

SAVE THE DATE
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM

Yes—our Member Appreciation Event is finally back!
We are ready to meet you, reconnect with you, and most importantly, celebrate YOU!

Our members are at the heart of IE-CAMFT, and we're excited to bring our community together for an evening dedicated to connection, appreciation, and fun.

More information coming soon. For now, save the date!

MORE LAW & ETHICS FROM STATE CAMFT

Looking for even more opportunities to stay current?

CAMFT State has some great Law & Ethics webinars coming up this fall. Here are two to keep on your radar:

Common Insurance Issues & Questions Demystified — 3 CEs
October 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Working with insurance—or thinking about joining panels? This webinar will cover important issues around informed consent, accurate billing, record requests, insurance audits, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.

What's Changing in 2027? Law & Ethics Updates for California Therapists — 3 CEs
December 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Presenter: Luke Martin, MBA, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Get ready for 2027 with an overview of new California laws and regulations affecting licensed and pre-licensed therapists, including what is changing, what remains the same, and what clinicians may need to update in their practices.

Follow CAMFT State and visit their website for registration and additional details about these trainings.

SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Event 

December will be here before we know it!

Friday, December 11, 2026
Save the date for our IE-CAMFT Holiday Event!

We're looking forward to ending the year together with our professional community.

More information coming soon—just mark your calendar for now!

MARKETING MONDAYS: Let Us Share Your Work!

Are you offering something our professional community should know about?

Therapy groups • Trainings • Workshops • Community events • Professional programs

Marketing Mondays are one of the ways IE-CAMFT helps amplify the work of our members.

Submit your offering through our Marketing Monday Form, and we’ll help amplify your work on social media.

Let’s continue supporting and celebrating one another.

WANT TO PRESENT WITH IE-CAMFT?

We know there is incredible expertise within our own professional community—and we want to hear from you!

IE-CAMFT welcomes clinicians and professionals interested in presenting seminars and continuing education trainings.

We especially welcome topics that bring practical clinical skills, diverse perspectives, emerging issues, ethical considerations, and community-centered approaches to our members.

Have something to teach?

Submit a Seminar Presenter Form through our website.
Your expertise could be exactly what another clinician needs!

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

Are you following @iecamft yet?

Stay connected between newsletters for:
CE Trainings • Events • Marketing Mondays • Chapter Updates • Calls for Presenters • Member Opportunities

And don't forget to tag @iecamft when attending our events or celebrating your professional milestones.

THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU AT IE-CAMFT

Attend a training. Join a committee. Come to an event. Present a seminar. Share your work through Marketing Monday. Or simply come say hello.

However you choose to participate, there is a place for you in our IE-CAMFT community.

Thank you for continuing to learn, connect, and grow with us. We can't wait to see you at an upcoming event!

Warmly,

Muriel Casamayor, DSW, LMFT
President, IE-CAMFT
IE-CAMFT Board of Directors