Santa Cruz CAMFT

01/24/2026

✨ This past Wednesday marked our first Santa Cruz CAMFT networking event of 2026! ✨

From intention-setting to meaningful networking, we’re so grateful for everyone who showed up—for yourselves and for one another. The resounding takeaway from the evening was just how important it is to build community among us, so we can not only show up fully for our clients, but also for ourselves, our families, our friends, and the broader community we’re part of.

Thank you for being part of this space. We’re looking forward to many more moments of connection this year 💙

01/24/2026

🕯️Did you miss our January networking event? 🕯️

We’ve got another opportunity to connect coming up in February—and you won’t want to miss this one!

🕯️ Heartfelt Connections: A Cozy Candle-Making Mixer
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 The Camp Recovery Center | Scotts Valley

What to expect:
• Guided candle-making workshop
• Create a personalized aromatherapy candle
• Meaningful small-group conversations
• Focus on wellness, self-care, and professional growth
• A warm, relaxed space to connect with fellow clinicians

Whether you’re coming for the creativity, the connection, or a little mid-winter self-care, we’d love to have you join us.

🔗 Registration required | Link in bio

01/04/2026

🧠 Enhancing Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD
Understanding Mechanisms

Join the Santa Cruz CAMFT Chapter for a morning CE workshop with Dr. Jennifer Park, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and expert in CBT and OCD treatment. This training will explore how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard intervention for OCD—works, with a focus on strengthening effectiveness, understanding mechanisms of change, and avoiding common implementation pitfalls.

✨ 2 CE Credits
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Paradox Hotel | Santa Cruz
☕ Breakfast & networking included

Open to MFTs and mental health professionals.
🎟 Registration required | Space may be limited

🔗 Register link: https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6459866

12/20/2025

✨ Start 2026 with intention and connection ✨

Join the Santa Cruz CAMFT Chapter on January 21 | 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of meaningful connection, reflection, and purposeful networking. This January gathering is designed to help clinicians set intentions for the year ahead while building supportive professional relationships in a grounded, welcoming space.

Whether you’re looking to reconnect with community, gain clarity in your work, or simply slow down and be intentional, we’d love to have you with us.

💙 Non-MFT mental health professionals are welcome and may attend by registering as a non-member.

📍 The Camp Recovery Center | Scotts Valley
💻 https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6459850/Registration

12/17/2025

Hey there Santa Cruz CAMFT community! 👋

Be sure to follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on upcoming networking events, trainings, and learning opportunities. We’re excited to share all the great things we have planned for 2026, and we can’t wait to connect with you throughout the year.

Stay tuned—more to come soon!

https://www.instagram.com/camftsantacruz?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

08/19/2025

Pharmacological Approaches to Managing and Treating ADHD with Carrie Ritsema RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC. Wednesday September 3rd 9-11:30. 2 CE Credits.

04/16/2025

**LOCATION CHANGE**
This Friday’s event, The Neurobiology of Trauma, will now be held at The Resource Center for Nonviolence, rather than Simpkins Swim Center, which will be reflected shortly on our website!

Kara Bowman is a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in grief and trauma with a part-time practice in Santa Cruz. She also volunteers for Hospice of Santa Cruz County. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Grief Counselor, Certified Non-violent Communication Trainer and C...

02/25/2025

We are excited about hosting this on March 21st at our old stomping grounds!
Here's the registration link! https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6084213

02/25/2025

Excited to host this on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at our old stomping grounds!

Dana Ramsey is a Certified Nurse Midwife and has spent the past 15 years helping women navigate their gynecology, pregnancy, postpartum and menopausal challenges. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Dana completed her Masters in Nursing degree with....

10/20/2024

Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT
presents

Law & Ethics Workshop:

Telehealth Training for
BBS Mental Health Clinicians
and Registrants

with Dr. David Shoup and Julie Norton, LMFT

https://santacruztherapist.org/event-5916508

01/18/2024

Next Friday Jan 26th 8:30-11am we have an in-person training!

01/04/2024

Happy New Year local therapists! We have a Café this January 26th: Psychopharmacology Treatment Options for Depression, Anxiety and ADHD
with Alma C. Ritsema RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
In-Person Friday, January 26, 2024 8:30 am - 11:00 am
2 CE Credits