DEIA+

To our CCC-CAMFT Community,

Our code of ethics outlines the obligation of all MFTs to be non-discriminatory and to understand/not perpetuate historical and social prejudice.  

We decry the trauma and detrimental impact of racism and all systemic oppression on the health and well-being of our clients.  With appreciation and respect for our human diversity, we advocate for a world in which none of us are made to carry the daily burden of discrimination and injustice.

We concur with CAMFT’s official statement (see link here to read in full Press Releases | California Therapists Disavow Racial Injustice), including the need to “take needed measures to decrease the implicit and explicit bias present in our government systems.” In addition, we believe it is crucial for all of us as MFTs to explore our own individual, unconscious biases and privilege, particularly as we address racial trauma with our clients.    

Best practice calls on all of us to be culturally competent and culturally responsive, as well as trauma-informed in our work with clients.  As we digest all that is happening in our world, our country, and our immediate community, your board is working to develop concrete steps to address the associated mental health consequences.

To that end, we will be:

• Offering trainings, workshops, and resources that focus on expanding our understanding of systemic racism and building skills for combating oppression, both in our clinical settings and in our communities
• Exploring ways for all of us to examine our own biases
• Collaborating with local nonprofits when appropriate to broaden our understanding and expand our efforts

Information on training opportunities will be shared via E-tree and on this website under the EVENTS tab

As a board, we commit to doing this and acknowledge we do not have all the answers.  We dedicate ourselves to the ongoing process of listening and learning.  To all our members and therapists in the community, we invite you to share your experiences, perspectives, and ideas with our board.  Our voices and actions are the most powerful, and make the most impact, when they are raised together.

In solidarity,

Your CCC-CAMFT Board

 

Click here to view a suggested DEIA+ reading list

To learn more about racial justice, please visit the sites below:

https://www.camft.org/anti-racism Anti-Racism Educational Resources for Therapists and Clients

Home - Culture Ally Socially Conscious Training for Mental Health Professionals

Comrades Education Educational programming, community building, and skill development in service of grassroots, working class, antiracist, and decolonial movements

 

***Please note: CCC-CAMFT is not associated with any of the listed websites, authors, or resources, and are not responsible for their content, products, beliefs, or opinions.