SFH CAMFT Presents an In-Person Law & Ethics Workshop
When Therapy Gets Complicated: Navigating Legal & Ethical Issues in 2026 and Beyond
Friday, November 6, 2026 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM | 6 CE Credits
Location: Canyon View Community Center 471 Maidu Drive Auburn, CA
Please join Sierra Foothills and Sacramento Valley Chapter in an interactive, engaging in-person training. CE Certificates will be provided immediately after the training.
Sierra Foothills Chapter will provide refreshments, pastries, sandwiches during lunch break, water, tea, and coffee.
Fees: Discount is 25% by October 31, 2026. Regular fee is SFH & SVC Licensed $100, SFH & SVC Associate $80, SFH & SVC Student $68, Non-Member $120.
Our maximum training is capped at 50 participants so please sign up now!
Training Description
Regardless of the types of patients you work with or your practice setting, you never know when a current or former patient (or even a colleague) might throw an ethical or legal curveball your way. In this 6-hour in-person presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney Kristin Roscoe will provide attendees with a brief update on some of the legal changes coming in 2027 before we dive into the full day. We will work together to unpack recent BBS enforcement actions and administrative citations to better understand risks around topics such as therapist disclosure, dual relationships, and writing letters before delving further into the many issues that might arise when dealing with the court system. By the end of the day, attendees will have a better sense of how to better navigate some of those more legally and ethically challenging scenarios when vignettes play out later in real life.
Training Measurable Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
· Identify new California laws that may change the landscape for Marriage and Family Therapists in 2027.
· Identify boundary and dual-relationship risks that can arise with current and former clients and apply strategies for managing those risks.
· Evaluate requests to write letters, provide opinions, or communicate with third parties and distinguish clinically appropriate documentation from communications that may create legal or ethical exposure.
· Apply legal and ethical principles to common interactions with courts, attorneys, subpoenas, court orders, and requests for records or testimony.
Presented by CAMFT Staff Attorney Kristin Roscoe
Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq.
CAMFT Staff Attorney
Kristin takes CAMFT member phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to the Therapist. Before joining CAMFT’s legal team, Kristin represented healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation. Since entering the legal profession, Kristin has worked in various capacities presenting to and advocating on behalf of her clients both in and outside of the courtroom. In her free time, Kristin loves spending time with her family outdoors and serves as the Secretary on the Board of Directors for CalWild, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Kristin received her B.A. in Political Science from The College of Wooster in 2006 and graduated from The American University Washington College of Law with her J.D. in 2012. Kristin is licensed to practice law in California and Washington, D.C.
Sierra Foothills Networking Hike - Hidden Falls Regional Park
Networking Hikes are usually held on the second Friday of every month at 7:30 am.
Activity: Scenic Hike at Hidden Falls Regional Park
Location: 7587 Mears Place, Auburn, CA. Meet in the asphalt main parking lot near restrooms and picnic table.
Date & Time:
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 7:30 AM
Friday, December 11, 2026 | 7:30 AM
Friday, January 8, 2027 | 7:30 AM
Join us for a refreshing 3 to 5-mile hike through the beautiful rolling hills of Hidden Falls Regional Park. We will meet in the main parking lot at 7:30 AM and begin the hike shortly after.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Children and guests are welcome, as long as they are comfortable hiking 3 to 5 miles on moderate terrain as well as well behaved dogs.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Terryn at 916.276.1075
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location: Pause Coffee - 2168 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin CA
www.pausecoffee.house for more about the menu
SFH Chapter Networking Hike – Railhead Park, Auburn
Networking Hikes are typically held on the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 AM.
Activity: Scenic Networking Hike
Location: Railhead Park 175 Pacific Avenue, Auburn, CA
Enter Railhead Park and turn right. Continue to the end of the parking lot, where we will gather on the soccer field before beginning the hike.
Friday, November 27, 2026 | 7:30 AM
Friday, December 25, 2026 | 7:30 AM CANCELLED
Friday, January 22, 2027| 7:30 AM
Join fellow Sierra Foothills Chapter members and guests for a refreshing morning hike through Auburn's beautiful quarry trails. The hike will cover approximately 3–5 miles on easy to moderate terrain and offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, build professional relationships, and enjoy the outdoors.
Children, guests, and well-behaved dogs are welcome, provided they are comfortable hiking 3–5 miles on moderate terrain.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Diane at 916-316-5532.
We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
Mindful Watercolors: A SFH Chapter Networking and Self-Care Experience
Create, Connect & Recharge
Take a break from the demands of clinical work and join fellow mental health professionals for fun, lots of laughter, and networking. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of watercolor painting while connecting with colleagues in a peaceful indoor setting. 6 person maximum.
Whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, this event is designed to be a fun, supportive, and stress-free opportunity to nurture your own well-being through creativity.
Create a beautiful watercolor painting, enjoy meaningful conversation, and spend time with colleagues who understand the importance of self-care.
RSVP - mandatory due to limited space of 6 artist
Please bring:
SFH CAMFT will provide:
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: 195 Duncan Mine Road Auburn, CA
Cost: Free for SFH CAMFT members and guests
RSVP Required
Please contact Diane Kato (916) 316.5532 for more information.
A light lunch will be provided.
Come relax, express your creativity, and connect with fellow clinicians while enjoying an afternoon dedicated to self-care.
Date: December 15, 2026
Come hang out with other local mental health professionals. Grab a favorite beverage and chat with us about how business is going or share about a particular clinical topic you're interested in. The "goal" is to grow a sense of community. Format is open and unstructured. Terryn will "host". All who are interested are welcome.
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