GATHER AND LEARN OPPORTUNITIES
Monthly Peer Consultation
Being a therapist can be incredibly rewarding—and it can also feel isolating at times. You don't have to navigate your clinical work alone.
Join fellow Sierra Foothills Chapter of CAMFT members for a welcoming 30-minute virtual peer consultation designed to help you connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you're seeking fresh perspectives on a challenging case, looking to share ideas and resources, or simply wanting to build meaningful connections with colleagues who understand the work you do, this is a space for you.
Open to all chapter members—including trainees, associates, and licensed therapists—each session offers a supportive, confidential environment where you can gain insight, strengthen your clinical confidence, and become part of a thriving professional community.
When: Monthly, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM second Wednesday Where: Online via Zoom (the meeting link will be sent in your registration confirmation and reminder emails)
Bring your questions, your curiosity, or simply yourself—we'd love to connect with you!
Sierra Foothills 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.
Date & Time: Friday, July 24, 2026 | 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!
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Law & Ethics: Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination
August 7, 2026, Fri 9:00 AM PDT
Telehealth - Presented by Alain Montgomery, Esq.
Course Description: This 3-hour law and ethics webinar will delve into the more nuanced areas of gift giving and receiving within the context of the therapeutic relationship, explain updates to the BBS advertising regulations, and describe the elements that constitute ethical client termination. Each of these topics is unique and requires a clear and thorough understanding of the legal and ethical implications involved. This webinar will be informative in a way that helps participants formulate legally and ethically sound courses of action in dealing with each of these areas in their practice.
Credit Hours: 3 Hour Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Alain Lance Montgomery, Esq., is a member of the State Bar of California. Alain received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Prior to joining the CAMFT legal department, Alain worked in public interest law as a legal advisor for the Superior Court of California where he helped self-represented parties navigate the complexities of small claims litigation. As a member of the CAMFT legal department, Alain has served as part of the support staff for the CAMFT Ethics Committee and has represented the Association at various state regulatory board meetings. After graduating from college and before attending law school, Alain worked as a ski instructor at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.
Sierra Foothills Chapter Networking Hike
Networking Hikes are held 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, August 14, 2026 | 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
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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Overcoming Sexual Shame and Anxiety: A Sex Therapy Toolkit for Connection
Presented By: David F. Khalili, LMFT
Friday, September 25th, 2026, 9:30 am-11:30 am
*This event is offered via Zoom-- event will be live on zoom and recorded. The training is available for 30 days after 9/25/2026. Register here if you wish to watch the recorded version and receive CEs*
Number of CEs: 2
Presentation Overview:
Educational Goals:
The program focuses on helping clients reduce anxiety and shame related to sex. Participants will acquire skills in utilizing practical assessment tools and techniques to effectively understand the impact of shame and anxiety on sexual concerns, leading to increased comfort discussing sex in therapy. Participants will also learn techniques to help clients address sexual anxiety and shame, and improve confidence in their sexual selves.
Learning Objectives:
a. Participants will be able to identify four key principles of the biopsychosocial approach to sex therapy.
b. Participants will be able to name four techniques to help clients address sexual anxiety and shame.
c. Participants will be able to state five reasons shame and anxiety impact sexual functioning.
d. Participants will be able to identify four strategies to empower clients to improve confidence in communicating about sex.
Presentation by:
David F. Khalili, LMFT
David F Khalili is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San Francisco, and authored Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide for Men’s Anxiety to Sex and Dating. David pulls from many influences in the world of mental health and sexual wellness, as well as cultural and spiritual influences from his heritage from Iran. David aims to help those in the margins feel less lonely and more connected with their communities. Specializing in couples and sex therapy, David draws from his diverse background, which includes peer sex education, work in adult boutiques, and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. For more information about David's practice, visit rousetherapy.com.
Continuing Education Credit
Certificates will be distributed upon completion of an Evaluation. Participants will only receive credit for actual attendance.
Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
The Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #62273) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
While the Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT makes every effort to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there may be occasional issues with regard to presentations/workshops which will require intervention and/or action on the part of the board. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.
When a participant files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken:
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Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney Location: Virtual
This law and ethics-focused training is designed for mental health professionals who are paneled with insurance companies, considering becoming in-network, or seeing clients who wish to use out-of-network benefits. While insurance provides increased access to care, it also introduces complex legal and ethical obligations. During the training, Ms. Jasper will discuss how to fully inform patients about insurance issues at the outset of treatment, bill accurately and respond to records requests and audits in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality laws.
Sara M. Jasper grew up in the Sacramento area. She graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Journalism. While attending CSUC, Sara Interned for Scripps Howard News Service in Washington, D.C. and served as an editor for the award-winning weekly student newspaper, The Orion. Sara attended The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where she served as a library research assistant to professors on campus. During law school, she also clerked for the California Judicial Council, Center for Children, Families & the Courts and for the National Center for Youth Law. Until she moved to San Diego last fall, Sara was on the Board of Directors for Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) and is a member of the State Bar of California. Prior to joining CAMFT, Sara worked at the private firm of Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP where she specialized in education and employment law. Sara also worked as the Legal Liaison and Administrative Officer in the Office of the Chief of Police for the City of Sacramento for three years. She assumed her role with the City of Sacramento's Police Department upon graduating from law school.
"Sierra Foothills CAMFT" is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
Contact: admin@sierrafhcamft.org
Address: 2280 Grass Valley Hwy #626, Auburn, CA 95603