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About the Case Consultation: The Power of Connection: Building Professional Networks for Practice Growth

This case consultation will explore the critical role that strategic networking plays in the development and sustainability of a professional identity, particularly in clinical and collaborative environments. Using case material and real-world examples, we will examine how clinicians and allied professionals can build and maintain relationships that support career advancement, reduce professional isolation, and expand access to resources.

We will discuss both in-person and virtual strategies for cultivating meaningful connections, address common barriers such as burnout or imposter syndrome that impact outreach, and review best practices for maintaining long-term professional relationships. Attendees will engage in practical exercises and leave with actionable tools to enhance networking effectiveness in ways that align with their values and clinical roles.

Presented by: Janae Borrego (she/all), LMFT & Mandi K Rector, MS

Join us on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 8:00 to 9:30 AM PDT.

About the Presentation: In Her Arms: How Mother-Daughter Healing Fosters Eating Disorder Recovery 

This presentation explores the profound impact of the mother-daughter relationship on the development and treatment of eating disorders. Through a feminist psychotherapy perspective, we will examine themes of attachment, separation, individuation, cultural influences, and matrophobia. We’ll discuss how gender role expectations, identity, and generational patterns shape this dynamic, alongside a clinical case discussion. By understanding the mother-daughter attachment model, we can explore how mothers can serve as a vital resource for recovery, fostering healing and resilience rather than focusing on blame or shame.

Presented by: Marcelle Little (she), LMFT

Join us on Friday, July 24, 2026

from 8:30 to 10:00 AM PDT.



​​This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CE's can be purchased for $5.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

CE Information: AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education activities for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center maintains responsibility for the program/course and its content. CAMFT approval number 1032797.

The Wait Is Over:

Meet Our 2026 Symposium Speakers

The 2026 Symposium Speaker Line-Up is officially live! Join us in person on September 25–26 for two days of practical, engaging education led by experts from across the mental health field. Explore this year's incredible speakers, start planning your experience, and reserve your seat today—space is limited and we expect to sell out.

Meet Your California Pathways to Practice Co-Founders:

Robyn Caruso, LMFT #80168, CEDS-C, CET1, Clinical Faculty at Antioch, Founder & Clinical Director at AlignED Care Eating Disorder & Mental Health Center

Clinical Faculty at Antioch University, with experience both as an early career clinician and now as an educator, Robyn is deeply attuned to the challenges and needs of new professionals.

Crayton Daniel, National Director of Provider Relations at Clearview Residential Treatment Center

Specializing in business development, Crayton has formal training in this area and brings valuable expertise to our planning committee.