Some of the presentations included in the virtual speaker series qualify for continuing education credit. Case Consultations and Panels 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 1.5 CE hours for each qualifying Presentation in the California Pathways to Practice Virtual Speaker Series.​
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Target Audience: 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 Virtual Speaker Series 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. We will review confirm attendance in the virtual platform 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.
December, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:00-9:30 am PT
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 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Friday, December 19, 2025
8:00-9:30 am PT
​​Meeting Betrayal Trauma: What You Need to Know presented by LaDonna Carey, Senior Psychological Examiner, Independent Master's Level Practitioner in TN
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.
January, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
8:30-10:00 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 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Friday, January 16, 2026
8:00-9:30 am PT
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.
February, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
8:30-10:00 am PT
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.
March, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
8:00-9:30 am PT
​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.
April, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
8:00-9:30 am PT
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.
June, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
8:30-10:00 am PT
Breaking the Chains: Unlocking the Power of Therapeutic Modalities in Addiction Treatment presented by David Cohen, LCSW
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.
Friday, June 26, 2026
2:00-3:30 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.​​
Dates coming soon!
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.​​​​
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Refund Policy for Virtual Speaker Series Individual Presentations:
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7 days or more before the event: Refund available, minus a $5 administrative fee.
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Within 7 days of the event: Non-refundable.
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Tickets transferred from the in-person Symposium are non-refundable.
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​Attendees may notify Robyn at Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com of request for refunds within above parameters.
Fees
Registration fees are inclusive of the option to earn CE hours except for student tickets. Students may purchase a CE certificate if needed to confirm attendance for $5. Registration for each California Pathways to Practice Virtual Speaker Series includes attendance for the specified presentation, case consultation or panel only. Presentations not listed on this page and workshops are not eligible for CE hours.
Continuing Education Certificates
Attendees will receive an email to complete an evaluation of presentations approximately 2-3 weeks following the completion of the qualifying virtual event. Upon completion of the evaluations, CE certificates will be emailed to the email addressed listed in the evaluation form. 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
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.
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
Materials 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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