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Continuing Education 

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The qualifying educational activities for this event are sponsored by:

Some of the presentations included in the symposium qualify for continuing education credit. Workshops do not qualify. Please review this page for details.

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AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education activities for LMFTs,  LPCCs, and LCSWs. AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center maintains responsibility  for the program/course and its content. CAMFT approval number 1032797.

Presentations Eligible for CE Credit

Earn up to 9 CE hours by attending the two-day In-Person California Pathways to Practice Symposium.

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Earn up to 8 CE hours by attending the two-day Virtual California Pathways to Practice Symposium.

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In-Person Attendees, up to 9 CEs total for both days: 

Friday: up to 4.5 CE's,

Saturday: up to 4.5 CEs.

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Virtual Attendees, up to 8 CEs total for both days: 

Friday: up to 4 CE's,

Saturday: up to 4 CEs.

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Target Audience: Registered Associate and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Clinical Counselors, Clinical Social Workers and related professions. 

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The presentations below are the only presentations eligible for CE hours. All other Symposium activities not listed below are NOT eligible for CE hours.

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To receive CE hours, you must be registered for and present for the entirety of the presentation. You must sign in and out on the sign-in sheet (in-person) and we will review confirm attendance for virtual attendees. The presentation days and times are listed in the left column. 

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Presentation registration is subject to availability. Attendees will be able to register for presentations in the order of registration for the Symposium. Register here.

Friday, September 26: In-Person 

9:45-11:15 am

Erased: A Primer on Working with Adoptees & The Overlooked Trauma of Adoption presented by Rebecca Berg, MS, RDN

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.​​

11:30-1:00 pm

Chemical Desire, Ethical Dilemmas: Exploring Moral Injury in Sexualized Drug Use presented by Mell McCracken, CADC II, ASAT, RACS 

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Has This Profession Failed Therapists: Unpacking Imposter Syndrome Myths and Building Competence presented by Nicole Arzt, LMFT and Jeremy Arzt, LMFT

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

2:00-3:30 pm

Ethical Integration of Reiki in Clinical Practice for Sexual Trauma presented by Vanessa-Gissele Holliman, LCSW

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

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Ethics in Practice of Addiction Treatment & Clinical Supervision by David Cohen, LCSW

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Saturday, September 27: In-Person

9:45-11:15 am

Ride the Third Wave: Discovering Which Behavioral Therapy Is The Best Fit For You presented by Andrew Sarver, LMFT

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.​

11:30-1:00 pm

Discover the Power of the Social Atom – A Tool with Endless Potential presented by Charity L. Simpson, LPC, NCC, CETS

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Embedding Equity And Social Justice Into Clinical Practice: Identity, Authenticity, and Allyship presented by Norman Kim, PhD

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

2:00-3:30 pm

Breaking the Rules — To Break Free presented by Tessa Gordon, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #113307, RYT

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Friday, September 26 (Pacific Time): Virtual

8:45-10:00 am PT

Clear the Pathways to Practice By Escaping the Dangers of Perfectionism presented by Gregory S. Chasson, PhD ABPP 

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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In Her Arms: How Mother-Daughter Healing Fosters Eating Disorder Recovery presented by Marcelle Little, LMFT

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Chemical Desire, Ethical Dilemmas: Exploring Moral Injury in Sexualized Drug Use presented by Mell McCracken, CADC II, ASAT, RACS 

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

10:30-12:00 pm PT

Breaking the Chains: Unlocking the Power of Therapeutic Modalities in Addiction Treatment presented by David Cohen, LCSW

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.​

12:45-2:00 pm PT

LGBTQIA2s+ Affirmative Trauma Informed Care presented by Janae Borrego, LMFT 

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Meeting Betrayal Trauma:  What You Need to Know presented by LaDonna Carey, Senior Psychological Examiner, Independent Master's Level Practitioner in TN

Saturday, September 27 (Pacific Time): Virtual

8:45-10:00 am PT

Weight and Body Size as a Multicultural Identity: Ethical and Social Justice Considerations presented by Kelly Sobczak, Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Leadership Specialization ABD (Apr 2025), M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Attachment in Action: Understanding and Cultivating Secure Relationships presented by Charity L. Simpson, Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

10:30-12:00 pm PT

Breaking the Rules — To Break Free presented by Tessa Gordon, California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Autism Adapted and Affirming Care for Treatment Providers presented by Molly Williams, MSW, California Associate Clinical Social Worker

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.​

12:45-2:00 pm PT

Embracing and Honoring the Crone: Exploring Body Image and Eating Disorders in Menopause presented by Lauren Anton, MS, RDN

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: Ethics and Considerations for Care presented by Curt Widhalm, California LMFT #47333

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

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Substance Use Disorder - The Hidden Diagnosis presented by Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor 

Course meets the qualifications for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Refund/Cancellation Policy 

There are no refunds for tickets purchased for this event. 

​Attendees may notify Robyn at Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com of non-attendance at any time prior to the event for cancellation

Fees

Registration fees are inclusive of the option to earn CE hours. Please see registration page for details. Registration for the California Pathways to Practice Symposium includes attendance of 1 presentation, case consultation or panel for each time slots per day. Presentations not listed on this page and workshops are not eligible for CE hours. 

Continuing Education Certificates

Symposium attendees will receive an email to complete an evaluation of presentations approximately 2-3 weeks following the completion of the Symposium. Upon completion of the evaluations, CE certificates will be emailed to the email addressed listed on the evaluation.  Questions regarding this process may be directed to Robyn@Alignedcarecenter.com

Disclaimer: Presenter Opinions and Sensitive Materials

Some presentations may include highly sensitive material. Presenters may express a wide variety of opinions and views, which do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center, California Pathways to Practice planners and/or you as an individual. The presenters were selected based on their expertise in their respective subject areas to provide a diversity of views on various topics, enhancing your event experience.
The AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center and California Pathways to Practice team selected and approved continuing education presenters and programs based on the information provided by the presenters. We cannot attend all presentations to ensure that the information delivered aligns precisely with the applications submitted. The material and modalities presented in AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center continuing education presentations reflect the views of the presenters and are made available for educational and informational purposes only, not as professional advice for specific cases or circumstances.

Grievances

In the event a participant or potential participant has a grievance about a CE program offered by AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center, the individual may contact the Administrator who oversees the CE programs offered by the organization at Robyn@Alignedcarecenter.com. The Administrator information will be available to all participants and included on the evaluation. The grievance shall be submitted by email and acknowledgement of receipt will be sent within 24 hours or the following business day. The Administrator will review the complaint and make any appropriate adjustments and respond within 5 business days.
AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center maintains records of all grievances and responses. 

Accommodations

Facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a special need and plan to attend the event, please contact Robyn@Alignedcarecenter.com. Special needs requests will be fulfilled if received at least 2 weeks prior to the event start date.

Private Events

In the interest of the success of the event, attendees and sponsors agree not to extend invitations, call meetings, or otherwise encourage absence of attendees from the event’s official planned activities or exhibit hall during the official hours of the symposium and exhibit hall. 

Self-Promotion

Self-promotion and distribution of materials are limited to sponsors in the exhibit hall. Workshop facilitators and presenters may share their promotional materials with participants only at the end of their workshops and presentations.

Exhibit Hall Disclaimer

Products and services showcased in the Exhibit Hall or featured in this program are the result of business agreements between California Pathways to Practice, and the participating companies and organizations. These agreements do not imply an endorsement of these products or services by California Pathways to Practice. Additionally, California Pathways to Practice does not provide specific recommendations for these products, programs, or services

Consent to Use Photographic Images, Video and Audio

California Pathways to Practice and its affiliates may capture photographs, videos, audio recordings, or webcast content during their meetings, activities, and events. By registering for, attending, or participating in these events, you consent to the recording and use of your image, likeness, or voice in any photographs, videos, or audio recordings that may be distributed.

Those who wish to share on social media are invited to use #CaliforniaPathwaysToPractice if you consent to allowing us to share your images and videos on our social media platforms.

Presenter Materials and Intellectual Property Rights

California Pathways to Practice will not distribute materials on behalf of speakers or workshop facilitators. Attendees may contact presenters and workshop facilitators directly if they wish to inquire about materials, which may be shared at the discretion of the presenters or facilitators.

The presenters or facilitators own the intellectual property rights, including but not limited to all copyright and trademark rights, in the information presented in their presentations and/or workshops, along with the accompanying slide deck, handouts, and any associated materials (collectively, the “Materials”). These Materials are the property of the presenters or facilitators. 

Without express written consent from the presenters or facilitators, you may not: (a) Distribute copies of the Materials, whether for free or for sale; (b) Display the Materials publicly; (c) Audio or video record any portion of the presentation or workshop or Materials; (d) Authorize others to engage in any of the above activities.

You are not granted any ownership rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any other rights whatsoever in or to the Materials.

By participating, you acknowledge and agree that all Materials are copyrighted and proprietary to the presenters or facilitators. You agree not to record, duplicate, publicly display, or distribute these materials in any manner without the express written permission of the presenters or facilitators. Attendees may not use any device to video, photograph, or record any aspect of the presentation or workshop or Materials without such permission.

Certain uses may be authorized on a case-by-case basis. To obtain a license to use any of the intellectual property of the speakers, please contact presenters or facilitators directly.

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