MC-CAMFT upcoming events

Coffee & A Conversation: One woman's anecdotal experience of healing her relationship with food. (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

As we approach the Autumn equinox, and prepare for a cyclical transition into winter, we come to a space of exploration around the meaning of harvest and the ways in which our relationship to land and innate wisdom, have been compromised and stripped away. A time that has traditionally been meant for the gathering of natural resources organically produced by the land, has become almost irrelevant in modern society due to systemic developments such as the industrial revolution.

How does this impact us as a society? How does this impact mental health? What does it look like to regain agency and reconnect to the land? To our relationship with our environment. How does healing that relationship, begin to heal our relationship with ourselves?

Join me Friday morning, September 25th, for coffee and a conversation with Rachel Hunter, as we explore these topics, while drinking a hot cup of Joe.

Psychobabble - September (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Programs co-chair Mike Guichet invites Monterey CAMFT members to come out Wednesday, September 30 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm the Alta Bakery and Cafe (502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940) and hang out and socialize.

This will be the Psychobabble event, maybe bring along a resource and book to share about. This is an unstructured event and come on by to come up with your best psychobabble or just share conversations.

Come on by and get a drink or a snack if you like.

Due to the nature of this event, no CEs are offered.

Evolving Eating Disorder Care: Best Practices & Emerging Trends (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Evolving Eating Disorder Care: Best Practices & Emerging Trends

2 CEUS plus networking

Join us for an engaging and exciting presentation where participants will:

Review best practices in eating disorder care, including current standards and key considerations for providing effective, patient-centered treatment.
Explore evidence-based treatment modalities applicable across different levels of care, from outpatient through higher levels of treatment.
Discuss current trends and evolving approaches shaping the eating disorder treatment landscape.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

Our presenter:

Samantha Kinnison, LPCC

Samantha is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), trauma-informed therapist, and Clinical Director with experience in the mental health field since 2019 and in residential treatment since 2020. She currently serves as Clinical Director of Monte Nido’s adolescent residential treatment program in Orange County, where she provides clinical leadership and supports the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, providing her with a strong foundation in human behavior, mental health, and the complex factors that influence individual well-being.

She is especially passionate about working with adolescents and creating safe, supportive therapeutic environments where young people feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her clinical approach emphasizes strong therapeutic relationships, the development of healthy coping skills, and fostering meaningful, lasting growth and resilience.

She is currently pursuing Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) certification to further deepen her expertise in eating disorder treatment. She remains committed to ongoing professional development and the delivery of thoughtful, trauma-informed, evidence-based care.