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AAMFTCA Educators Forum: Sacramento

On Friday, April 24, 2009, the AAMFT-CA DIVISION EDUCATORS COLLABORATIVE and TURNING POINT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS are pleased to offer the following program for MFT educators:

This program is a continuation, not a repetition, of the Forums that were held in 2008. Next steps in implementation of change will be addressed, including practical suggestions for “how to” begin the process.

The program will feature:

Mental Health Services Act Update

• AAMFT-CA Division Executive Director Olivia Loewy, Ph.D., MFT
• Introductions and brief update regarding the status of the MHSA.

Required Change in MFT Graduate School Programs: Curriculum and Content

• Ian Russ, Ph.D., MFT, Chair: Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Paul Riches: Executive Officer: Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Overview, summary and explanation of the proposed legislation.

Surviving – and Perhaps Thriving Through—the Curriculum Changes.

• CSUN Professor and author Diane Gehart, Ph.D, MFT: Presentation of a four phase developmental model that outlines how programs can move from initial confusion with the new curriculum requirements to thriving by integrating recovery- and public-mental health oriented training. Educators will also learn about resources and strategies for implementing the new content, including recovery-oriented treatment, community mental health, the evidence-based, and practicum requirements.

Panel Presentation: Getting Started – Sharing Our Process:

• Panelists will be representatives from Northern CA MFT programs who will present and share their own efforts and process in the change process.

Workgroup Sessions: Envisioning Your Path:

• Small workgroup settings will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss your own plans and process, share and receive feedback.

Large Group Discussion and Debrief:

• Discussions and Q and A will include all presenters and panelists.