San Diego CAMFT upcoming events

Understanding the Kink Community: A Culturally Sensitive Overview for Mental Health Professionals (Part 2: Clinical Considerations) (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

CE Event - Part 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This continuing education course is part 1 of 2 in understanding the kink and BDSM community.

The second session builds on the foundation established in Part 1 and moves into the clinical, psychological, and ethical considerations involved in working with kink-identified clients. Attendees will explore the historical pathologization of kink and the evolution of DSM distinctions between atypical sexual interests and paraphilic disorders, as well as altered states, trauma, healing versus reenactment, and relationship repair.

The session will also examine both the potential risks and benefits of kink, including how clinicians can recognize when BDSM may be retraumatizing or contributing to distress, dissociation, impaired consent, or relational harm. Clinicians will also explore how kink may support connection, empowerment, personal growth, communication, and meaningful relationships. Part 2 is designed as the “201” portion of the workshop, moving beyond foundational knowledge toward clinical application, critical thinking, and more nuanced understanding.

Overall Approach

Throughout both sessions, the workshop uses sexual-health and culturally responsive frameworks to support a nonjudgmental, non-pathologizing approach to kink. These frameworks are woven throughout the material, with attention to understanding clients’ experiences in context, asking informed and respectful questions, and considering their boundaries, relationships, goals, and individual circumstances.

The course also emphasizes ongoing therapist self-awareness and recognizing when consultation, supervision, or referral may be appropriate, particularly when clinicians encounter areas of uncertainty or notice that their own reactions or assumptions may affect their ability to provide kink-informed care.

Why Attend Both Parts?

The two sessions are designed as a progression, with Part 1 establishing a foundation that allows clinicians to engage more fully with the material in Part 2.

Part 1 establishes the terminology, cultural context, relationship frameworks, and community practices that provide a foundation for the clinical material explored in Part 2.
Part 2 builds on that foundation by providing additional context and frameworks clinicians can draw on when conceptualizing their own clients’ experiences.

Clinicians who already have significant familiarity with kink and BDSM may find that they can engage directly with many of the topics in Part 2. At the same time, kink is a diverse and evolving community, and even those with substantial personal or professional experience may encounter perspectives, practices, or subcommunities that are unfamiliar to them.

Attending both sessions provides the fullest learning experience and an opportunity to deepen and expand existing knowledge.

Presenter Jennifer Rehor, LMFT, CST, CST-S will be joined by a team of licensed psychotherapists from ATC, including Sandra Koellmann, LCSW, CST (AASECT Certified Sex Therapist); Skyler “Skye” White, LMFT, PATC (Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider); and Kelly Goldsteinholm, LMFT. Together, they bring diverse clinical perspectives and offer an engaging, evidence-informed training grounded in real-world practice, supervision, and applied clinical experience.

EDUCATIONAL GOAL

This course is designed to introduce mental health professionals to the foundational concepts needed to better understand and support clients who engage in or identify with kink and BDSM practices and relationships.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Attendees will be able to:

Describe the historical pathologization of kink and the evolution of clinical perspectives on atypical sexual interests, including the distinction between consensual kink and paraphilic disorders.
Identify clinical factors that may indicate when kink-related experiences are contributing to distress, retraumatization, dissociation, impaired consent, or relational harm, while distinguishing these concerns from consensual kink that is not inherently pathological.
Apply kink-informed, culturally responsive principles to clinical practice, including consideration of trauma, therapist self-awareness, ethics, scope of practice, and the use of consultation, supervision, or referral when appropriate.

OUTLINE/OTHER DETAILS

Title: Understanding the Kink Community: A Culturally Sensitive Overview for Mental Health Professionals (Part 2: Clinical Considerations)

When: Monday, October 12, 2026

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting (link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

Time Breakdown:

11:00am-1:00pm: CE Presentation

TARGET AUDIENCE

This event is for mental health professionals.

COST

$30 for Chapter Members

$50 for Non-Members

$10 for Pre-Licensed and Students

Guests allowed! If a member or interested in becoming a member, please register independently.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

ACCOMODATIONS & GRIEVANCES

Please email the Education Chair and visit our website for policies.

CERTIFICATES

Course Completion certificates will be awarded electronically in exchange for a completed evaluation form. Please make sure the Program Administrator has your correct email.

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Partial credit will not be awarded.

Participants must be present for the entire length of the workshop to be awarded credit. Participants will not be given CE credit if they are more than 15 minutes late and/or do not stay for the entire length of the workshop.

This course is provided by the San Diego Chapter of the California association of marriage and family therapists (Provider #57330) is approved by the California association of marriage and family therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. San Diego chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.

Please email the CE Chair.

PRESENTER(S)

Jennifer Rehor, LMFT, CST, CST-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (94564), an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor. She is the clinical director of Affirming Therapy Center in San Diego. She is a published author in the field and her passion is helping people to live more fulfilling lives across the domains of kink, polyamory, and sexuality.

Sandra Koellmann, LCSW, CST is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (107435) and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. She is a Gender Sexuality Relationship Diversity (GSRD)-affirming therapist who specializes in kink, fetish, BDSM, D/s relationships, age play, pet play, and ABDL lifestyles.

Skyler “Skye” White, LMFT, PATC is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (139620) and a Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider. Her primary focus is helping people build secure relationships, specializing in sexuality, gender, CNM, BDSM, lifestyle, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Kelly Goldsteinholm, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (155291). She works with the LGBTQ+ and kink community, helping to explore their identity and past trauma, plus those experiencing disordered eating. She specializes in trauma/PTSD, eating disorders and kink awareness.

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series - Part 1: Managing Money with Confidence (19 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series

Take the next step toward greater financial confidence and long-term stability through this engaging 4-part webinar series. Designed for all experience levels, these practical and interactive classes will provide valuable strategies for managing money, building wealth, protecting your future, and creating a strong financial foundation for lasting success.

Class 1 (10/19): Managing Money with Confidence. Gain practical tools to improve cash flow, reduce debt, and create a budget that supports your goals and lifestyle. Learn how small financial changes can lead to greater stability and peace of mind.

Class 2 (10/26): Building Financial Security. Discover the essential steps to creating a strong financial foundation through savings strategies, emergency preparation, and proper protection planning. This session focuses on helping you safeguard yourself and your future from unexpected financial challenges.

Class 3 (11/2): Cheating Wealth Through Smart Investing. Learn the fundamentals of investing in how strategic asset accumulation can help grow long-term wealth. Explore practical wealth-building principles designed to support financial independence and future opportunities.

Class 4 (11/9): Retirement and Legacy Planning. Prepare for the future with strategies focused on retirement readiness, wealth preservation, and creating lasting financial security. Understand how thoughtful planning today can help protect the lifestyle and legacy you envision for tomorrow.

Presenter(s)

Andrew Argel is a seasoned entrepreneur, financial strategist, and mentor dedicated to helping families and business owners achieve financial security and independence. As the founder of a thriving agency under Revolution Financial Management, he’s built a reputation for integrity, compassion, and results-driven planning. Guided by his faith and values, Andrew leads with character and a deep commitment to doing what’s right for his clients. His career began as a children’s gym instructor and manager, where he developed leadership and business skills that now fuel his success in finance. Today, Andrew empowers others to build thriving businesses and lasting legacies through education, mentorship, and purpose-driven strategy. A respected speaker and coach, he inspires people to strengthen their mindset, overcome adversity, and pursue lives of faith, freedom, and fulfillment.

Event Details

When: Monday, October 19, 2026 (registration closes morning of event)

Time: 7pm-8pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

Cost: FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members

For: Mental Health Professionals/Therapists, Chapter Members and Non-Members

Questions: Contact event organizer and Board Treasurer, Tamalina Cummings, LMFT via email or by phone 619-992-7002.

Therapist Corner - October 2026 (25 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Therapist Corner

formerly known as Allied Intersectionality Now

Being a therapist is deeply rewarding, and especially right now deeply demanding. Therapist corner is a moment designed just for us: a place to breathe, connect, and take care of ourselves the way we take care of everyone else.

Here at this monthly gathering we can talk about whatever we need to talk about - the weight of this moment, showing up for our clients while carrying our own emotional load through such a difficult political climate, sharing what’s working…and what isn’t, and reminding ourselves that we are not alone.

This is also a space for genuine community. There is real strength in diversity and here we lean into it together. The spirit of intersectionality we hold that we come to this work from different walks of life – different races, classes, genders, and sexual orientations, and these shape us both professionally and personally.

Therapist Corner will be moderated by members of the Board of Directors of our chapter, CAMFT San Diego, and this is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and requests.

If you're interested in attending and not a member of our chapter, become a member here!

WHEN

Sunday, October 25, 2026

7pm-8:30pm

Virtual Zoom Meeting

*meets last Sunday of every month, must sign up for each interested separately*

(link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

COST

FREE to all San Diego CAMFT chapter members

OTHER INFO

This event is for mental health professionals, to foster membership engagement.

This event is provided by the San Diego Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. SD-CAMFT maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.

Please email the Education Chair at education@camft-sandiego.org for questions, accommodations, or grievances.

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series - Part 2: Building Financial Security (26 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series

Presenter(s)

Event Details

When: Monday, October 26, 2026 (registration closes morning of event)

Time: 7pm-8pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

Cost: FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members

For: Mental Health Professionals/Therapists, Chapter Members and Non-Members

Questions: Contact event organizer and Board Treasurer, Tamalina Cummings, LMFT via email or by phone 619-992-7002.

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series - Part 3: Cheating Wealth Through Smart Investing (02 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series

Presenter(s)

Event Details

When: Monday, November 2, 2026 (registration closes morning of event)

Time: 7pm-8pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

Cost: FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members

For: Mental Health Professionals/Therapists, Chapter Members and Non-Members

Questions: Contact event organizer and Board Treasurer, Tamalina Cummings, LMFT via email or by phone 619-992-7002.

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series - Part 4: Retirement and Legacy Planning (09 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Pathways to Financial Freedom Series

Presenter(s)

Event Details

When: Monday, November 9, 2026 (registration closes morning of event)

Time: 7pm-8pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

Cost: FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members

For: Mental Health Professionals/Therapists, Chapter Members and Non-Members

Questions: Contact event organizer and Board Treasurer, Tamalina Cummings, LMFT via email or by phone 619-992-7002.

Therapist Corner - November 2026 (29 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Therapist Corner

formerly known as Allied Intersectionality Now

Therapist Corner will be moderated by members of the Board of Directors of our chapter, CAMFT San Diego, and this is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and requests.

If you're interested in attending and not a member of our chapter, become a member here!

WHEN

Sunday, November 29, 2026

7pm-8:30pm

Virtual Zoom Meeting

*meets last Sunday of every month, must sign up for each interested separately*

(link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

COST

FREE to all San Diego CAMFT chapter members

OTHER INFO

This event is for mental health professionals, to foster membership engagement.

This event is provided by the San Diego Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. SD-CAMFT maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.

Please email the Education Chair at education@camft-sandiego.org for questions, accommodations, or grievances.

What Should a Therapist Know about Psychiatric Medications? A Practical Discussion (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

CE Event

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Come join us for a casual, interactive discussion about psych meds.

This will NOT be a lecture about pharmacologic mechanisms and neuroreceptors. Instead, we’ll discuss some very practical matters.

When can medications be a crutch?
How might medications effect the therapeutic relationship (for better or worse)?
What effects (for better or worse) might medications have on symptoms you are trying to target?
What new mental health issues might medications actually cause and how can you recognize it?
When is it appropriate for a therapist to discuss medications with clients?
When is it appropriate to contact the prescriber?
What's the deal with marijuana and psychedelics?

We’ll explore all things med-related and learn from each other.

Please bring your own experiences (positive and negative) as therapists working with medicated patients (and trying to collaborate with irritating psychiatrists).

EDUCATIONAL GOAL

Increase knowledge about psychiatric medications specific to their role in therapy and unintended effects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Attendees will be able to:

Identify two unintended effects of medications.
Identify two ways in which medications can affect a client's participation in therapy.
Identify two consequences of long term use of benzodiazepines.

OUTLINE/OTHER DETAILS

Title: What Should a Therapist Know about Psychiatric Medications? A Practical Discussion

When: Friday, December 4, 2026

Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Community Room (9005 Aero Dr. San Diego, CA 92123)

Time Breakdown:

2:30pm-5:30pm: CE Presentation

What does "being on a medication" mean to clients
Antidepressants
Stimulants
Benzodiazepines
Marijuana, Psychedelics and Ketamine

TARGET AUDIENCE

This event is for mental health professionals.

COST

$45 for Chapter Members

$75 for Non-Members

$15 for Pre-Licensed and Students

Guests allowed! If a member or interested in becoming a member, please register independently.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

ACCOMODATIONS & GRIEVANCES

Please email the Education Chair and visit our website for policies.

CERTIFICATES

Course Completion certificates will be awarded electronically in exchange for a completed evaluation form. Please make sure the Program Administrator has your correct email.

Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Partial credit will not be awarded.

Please email the CE Chair.

PRESENTER

Shawn Barnes, M.D. is a psychiatrist who lives and works in Encinitas in private practice (www.sbarnesmd.com). He practices a conservative approach to psychiatric medications usually seeing them as short term bridges, while exploring treatments of diet exercise, purpose, mindfulness, herbal, supplemental and another holistic approaches. Dr. Barnes is also interested in building bridges between therapist and Psychiatrist communities. He is the sole psychiatrist member of San Diego North County CAMFT.

Therapist Corner - December 2026 (27 Dec 2026)

Mon, 28 Dec 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Therapist Corner

formerly known as Allied Intersectionality Now

Therapist Corner will be moderated by members of the Board of Directors of our chapter, CAMFT San Diego, and this is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and requests.

If you're interested in attending and not a member of our chapter, become a member here!

WHEN

Sunday, December 27, 2026

7pm-8:30pm

Virtual Zoom Meeting

*meets last Sunday of every month, must sign up for each interested separately*

(link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

COST

FREE to all San Diego CAMFT chapter members

OTHER INFO

This event is for mental health professionals, to foster membership engagement.

This event is provided by the San Diego Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. SD-CAMFT maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.

Please email the Education Chair at education@camft-sandiego.org for questions, accommodations, or grievances.