The Therapeutic Relationship: How Past Is Present
By Nancy Gunzberg My patient Lori is sharing her hurt feelings with me regarding a new friendship she initiated with Meg, a woman in her art class. Lori had
The Plight of Diversity Strikes Home
By Linda Carelle Diversity takes many forms, sometimes quite subtle, yet the affects of it are quite palpable all the same. As Marriage and Family Therapists, we too are experiencing the pangs of exclusion, as we struggle
Statistics State the Facts: Substantial Grounds for MFTs to be Included as Medicare Providers
by Linda Carelle, MFT “Patients treated by MFTs had the highest success (86.6%) and lowest recidivism rates (13.4%) compared to the other mental health professions.” – Russell Crane, D. and Payne, S. H. (2011), Individual Versus Family Psychotherapy in Managed Care: Comparing
Medicare – The Reality of Things
by Linda Carelle, MFT There is the outward appearance…. and then…. there is the reality of things. The number of LCSWs, PhD.s, etc. that the government records as being able to see Medicare
Past Presidents Advisory Committee
We are in the process of forming a committee made up of past presidents. If you’ve served as SB CAMFT president and would like to get involved please email debmchann@gmail.com.
MFTs Seek Equality and Equal Opportunity for Employment
by Linda Carelle, MFT New legislation is in the works. It is a new chance for MFTs to be included with other mental health professions as being allowed to be Medicare Insurance Providers. Although we are recognized by the federal government as one of the core mental health professions, up until now, the fight
President’s Message: Happy Year-End SB CAMFT Members
by Debbie McHann Your Santa Barbara Chapter of CAMFT Board of Directors had a busy year. In 2011 we finally finished the pursuit of our non-profit status and incorporation. As a result of becoming
Synopsis of Opus Archives Lecture: Jane Hollister Wheelwright, Presented By Doyle Hollister, MFT
By Marisa Huston, MFT On a recent Friday night, Doyle Hollister, MFT, opened a window to the world of his aunt, Jane Hollister Wheelwright. He brought her to life as
Sneak Peek at 2012
by Kandace Overgaag We are very excited about the events right around the corner in 2012. Please note: Starting in January we will be holding our monthly luncheons at the beautiful Canary Hotel.
Law & Ethics 2011 – (Almost) Free with 6 CEU’s
Join us for Law & Ethics: What Does the Law Expect of Me? Part II. This is a 6 CEU course that satisfies the BBS requirements for Law and Ethics. In collaboration with State CAMFT, we have arranged to have
