Special Interest Group (SIG) Program
(Guiding Principles and Information)
SGV-CAMFT Special Interest Group Program and Submission Form
Guiding Principles and Information
SGV-CAMFT Statement of Purpose
The purposes of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists shall be:
To advance marriage and family therapy as an art, a science
and a mental health profession.
Assist the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist in furthering
its objectives on a local level.
To provide an educationally, emotionally, and professionally supportive atmosphere for its members to grow individually and as a group.
This document is a living document and meant to provide structure to the SGV-CAMFT Special Interest Group (SIG) Program. It will be reviewed, updated and communicated as the SIG program evolves.
- Activities and events of the SIGs and its members will align with the mission and vision of SGV-CAMFT
- Group members will make every attempt to preserve the 501 (c)3 status of the SGV-CAMFT chapter.
- Facilitators will actively participate in quarterly meetings or send a proxy to ensure communication and relationship.
- Practice communicating with integrity and alert the board of directors of issues, concerns and challenges that require attention.
- Work in the spirit of collaboration, healthy relationships, and professionalism.
Chapter role:
- Help with communication and promotion of groups and programs
- Support with resources TBD
- Use of zoom platform for larger groups and workshops
Sponsoring CE offerings:
- Facilitator or co-facilitator role:
- Facilitating regular meetings and programming
- Communicate with the SGV-CAMFT Board through quarterly Facilitator check-ins
- Plan out annual schedule of meetings and events
- Make decisions on type of group and help develop agreements within the group to promote safety and professionalism
