aamft -hi forum - American Association for Marriage and Family
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aamft -hi forum - American Association for Marriage and Family
Volume 2, Issue 3 Summer 2012 Tri-Island Conference! individuals with existential life crises. Facilitating groups is one of Michael’s favorite professional activities. AAMFT-Hawaii is very He has served as He is a Clinical Fellow pleased to announce the Treasurer of AAMFT, member and Approved keynote speaker and topic President of GAMFT, Supervisor with the for our first Annual ConChair of AAMFT’s ference, scheduled on Ethics Committee, THREE islands this year! and is currently President-Elect of The conference, entitled AAMFT. He has “Symbolic Experiential presented workshops Psychotherapy with at local, regional, and Couples,” will be held national conferences from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Symbolicat the Honolulu Country Experiential PsychoClub on Oahu on Saturtherapy, SuperviAAMFT President-Elect Michael Chafin, day, September 29; sion, and Ethics. His MFT, will be the keynote speaker at our first Kahili Golf Course in Annual Conference. most recent workWailuku, Maui, on shop, “The Ethics of Wednesday, October 3; and American Association for Self Disclosure,” received the West Hawaii CommuMarriage & Family very high marks from nity Health Center in Therapy (AAMFT), a attendees in both Kailua-Kona on Saturday, Fellow with the American Mississippi and Georgia. October 6. Our speaker is Association of Pastoral AAMFT President-Elect Counselors, and a member For those unfamiliar with Michael L. Chafin, M. Div., of the Atlanta Group Symbolic-Experiential M.Ed., LMFT, whom many Psychotherapy Society. psychotherapy, it is a of you had an opportunity model of psychotherapy Michael has practiced at the to meet last year when he defined by Carl Whitaker, Brookwood Center for and other AAMFT officials one of the founding Psychotherapy since 1989, visited Hawaii to help us generation of family specializing in working form our State division. therapists. with depressed men, Michael is a licensed couples, families, and (Continued on Page 7) Marriage & Family AAMFT-HI FORUM AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY HAWAII DIVISION Annual Conference Dates: Honolulu, Oahu-September 29 Wailuku, Maui-October 3 Kona, Big Island-October 6 Therapist and Pastoral Counselor who has practiced psychotherapy for over 28 years. Inside this issue: Special points of interest: Annual Conference Registration Form 2 Leadership Corner 3 Island Chapter News 4&5 Mullin’ with Mullen 6 Annual Membership Meeting 7 Student Dialogue/Pau Hana Recaps 8 Member-to-Member 10 Annual Conference on 3 Islands Free Student-Dialogue Event New column by Barbara Mullen, MFT Annual Membership Meeting Welcome new, transferred, & reinstated members Page 2 A A M F T - HI F O R U M LEADERSHIP CORNER Sharon R. Liden, PhD, MFT President Aloha Members! I hope Summer 2012 has been a great time for you and your family. As we prepare for a new school year, a national election, the Olympics, and of course, the AAMFT-HI Division Annual Conference, there is a sense of momentum building in the air. You may have heard that our island of Lanai was recently purchased by Larry Ellison of Oracle, Inc. While we residents of Lanai aren’t really sure what this will mean in the long-run, there is much hope for the future of our island and its residents, and excitement around the change of ownership. The AAMFT-Hawaii Division’s first Annual Conference will be held on multiple islands from September 29 through October 6 and will feature Michael Chafin, President-Elect of AAMFT. He will be traveling to Oahu, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii to present workshops on couples therapy and will be joining us at our Annual Membership Meeting, which will be held on Oahu on September 29. More information about the Annual Conference “...as therapists, we are agents of change for our clients, and it is part of our profession to ride the wave and not be swept away by it.” and Annual Membership meeting can be found within this issue. Please be sure to attend one of our island workshops and help send our “Spirit of Aloha” back to the national headquarters. Michael is as excited to come here as we are to sponsor him! On another note, as therapists, we are agents of change for our clients, and it is part of our profession to ride the wave and not be swept away by it. This issue is a focus at the AAMFT national conference. I encourage you to attend the AAMFT Annual Conference, “Women: Evolving Roles in Society and Family,” to be held in Charlotte, NC, September 1316. If you have never been to a national conference, it is one of the most exciting and inspiring events you can experience for your professional life. There are a lot of exciting things happening with AAMFT-HI and we hope to see you at these membership events! Our committees work diligently to offer programs that enhance our association — please take some time and join us. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have ideas, concerns, needs, or questions. I can be reached at drliden@gmail.com. Sincerely, Sharie Visit Page 7 and enjoy the newest addition to our newsletter, “Mullin’ with Mullen,” a column for YOU, our members, hosted by Board Member-at-Large Barbara Mullen, MFT. V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 Page 3 WEST HAWAII News Attendance at the monthly West Hawaii meetings is growing! The group now meets for a brown bag lunch on the second Friday of each month from noon to 1:30 pm in the conference room of the West Hawaii Community Health Center (the old DMV). States for three years. At the end of the three years, the U Visa holder may apply for lawful permanent legal resident status (a green card).” For more information, please contact “The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center” through The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii at (808) 536-8826. Members have expressed a desire to have presentations at the meetings that can provide meaningful content for our professional use. In June we were fortunate to have two very interesting presentations. Jan Fradenburg gave a very informative presentation about the Kona Vet Center. The Vet Center is part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Jan is working with Readjustment Counseling Services. The Kona Vet Center provides a wide array of counseling services, including individual, group and family counseling. There are also referral services available for medical, employment, substance abuse, and other community resources. Maite Anasagasti Robles gave a wonderful presentation about the work she is doing with immigrant victims of crimes. She is working with a grant from the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center that allows her to advocate for and support victims who are not United States citizens or legal residents. With the support of a compelling PowerPoint presentation, Maite illustrated the incredibly complex set of obstacles that an undocumented immigrant must overcome when navigating the legal system. Victims of crimes, particularly domestic violence, have numerous issues to face, often without knowing either the system or the language. Maite taught us that through the U Visa program, which is funded by the Federal Government, “a non-citizen who is a victim of certain crimes and who cooperates with law enforcement may be able to apply for temporary legal immigration status. A person who is granted a U visa can live and work in the United The Kona Vet Center services are available free of charge to all eligible veterans and their families. The list is very comprehensive, so it is recommended that veterans come to the Vet Center and talk to someone there to determine how to best have their needs met, or make an appointment or Shelley Shane, MFT, Hawaii County Board Representative, West Hawaii Center. It is being widely discussed that veterans from all eras are suffering from Posttaumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and other issues. The Kona Vet Center hopes to reach as many veterans as possible. If you know of any veterans who may benefit from their services, please encourage them to contact the Kona Vet Center. It is located on Kamanu Street near Kona Costco. The phone number is (808) 329-0574. We are very excited that the Annual Conference is being held on three islands this year and are looking forward to hosting Michael Chafin at the Big Island event. We need help planning and producing our island’s conference; please contact me to volunteer to be on the Events Committee! For more information on our Chapter events and activities or to volunteer to help, please contact Shelley at shellshane@gmail.com or Kathy at ksweet30@hotmail.com. call for more information. No one is turned away. Parents, spouses, and children of Armed Forces personnel who died in the service of their country, including Reservists and National Guardsmen, are eligible for bereavement services at the Kona Vet MAUI News The MFTs on Maui are staying busy in their respective jobs, practices, etc. and some are even finding time to come out to our once a month “Pau Hana” gatherings. The June and July networking events were enjoyable! Please call Jen Dan Uhrich, MFT Welcome, MFT, Maui County Board Representative Page 4 at 808-344-8218 to suggest a location or help plan the next gathering – we’re always open to ideas! We are also gearing up for the AAMFT-HI Annual Conference with one day to be held on Maui! (Thanks committee!) Maui’s event will be held on Wednesday, October 3 and we could really use the help of our members to make our island event a success. This year’s speaker is Michael Chafin, see the conference brochure on Page 2 for details but remember Early Bird Registration ends August 31. Please call at me at 808-268-3435, or Sharie Liden at 808-649-0032 to volunteer for the conference. For information on our Maui Chapter, email danuhrich@hawaii.rr.com. Sincerely, Dan A A M F T - HI F O R U M KAUAI News The Philip Stahl workshop that was held in late April was a fantastic event. With over 200 attendees from a variety in disciplines and from throughout the islands, it truly was a dream come true for the Laurette DeMandelTask Force Schaller, PhD, MFT, Kauai County Board members at the Representative Hawaii State Legislature. The Child Custody Laws that were passed in 2008 envisioned offering CEUs in child custody issues as an interdisciplinary group with all Hawaii groups present and this is what happened at this conference! Co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association, AAMFT-Hawaii Division, and National Association of Social Workers -Hawaii, with assistance and coordination provided by attorney Jackie Kong, the workshop covered a variety of topics including “Timesharing/Visitation Plans Based on Children’s Developmental Needs and Ages,” “Differentiation in Domestic Violence,” “Nuts and Bolts of Child Custody Evaluations,” and “Expert Witness in Contested Custody Cases.” Offering such courses creates continuity of care in Hawaii and helps build a solid team of interdisciplinary professionals who can share resources and meet the needs of the families, community and the Judiciary in Hawaii, on the mainland, and even internationally. We had excellent representation from our AAMFT-HI community and also from our Kauai Chapter members. Dr. Stahl was an engaging speaker, the material timely and topical, and the opportunity to meet with so many people from so many different disciplines invaluable. If you have questions regarding AAMFT-HI and our Kauai Chapter, please contact me. My email is drla@aloha.net. Aloha, Laurette Pictured with Dr. Laurette Schaller are Dianne Gerard, PhD (L) and June W.J. Ching, PhD (R) Featured with speaker Philip Stahl are AAMFT-HI member Janet Covington (L) and AAMFTHI Kauai Chapter members (L-R) Donna Charron, Mary Navarro, Mariana Ferrari, and Laurette Schaller. Workshop attendees were invited to join the Stahls for dinner following the event. This provided a casual environment to network with each other and for further discussion of the important materials covered throughout the day’s event. EAST HAWAII News The East Hawaii Chapter has formed a committee to plan our East Hawaii Chapter meetings. This committee is currently working on ideas for presenters, mini-trainings and/or group consultations. If you are interested in being a part of this committee please contact Kai Hansen, Committee Chairperson, at 808936-7909. V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 We also need help planning our island’s Annual Conference, scheduled Saturday, October 6 in Kailua-Kona. Please contact me to learn more about our East Hawaii Chapter and its upcoming programs. I can be reached at gapressel@msn.com. Glenn Pressel, MFT, Hawaii County Board Representative, East Hawaii Aloha, Glenn Page 5 MULLIN’ WITH MULLEN Barbara Mullen, MFT Board Member-at-Large Welcome to Mullin’ with Mullen. Part almanac, part professional asides, part good gossip about our members, part question/answer, and part what you’d like it to be — let me know! We have just passed the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. From now on we are getting a little less light every day until the Winter Solstice, when everything begins to brighten up. Now I am rather ambivalent about all this. On one hand, the shortening of the days reminds one of less time to do one’s work, that is, if one’s work requires daylight, and also of just less time, period. Contrarily, the longer “sacred nights,” as Louis Armstrong calls them, allow for more quiet reflection, more incubation of the seeds still waiting to sprout sometime in some spring, and more time to put on the music and dance in the moonlight. I guess, as my too -fast-aging grandson would say, “It’s all good.” Whatever. This is my first column V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 and I am happy to have long evenings to write it. I could go on and on with my own philosophical musings, but that isn’t what this is about. This, people, is about you. What you’re thinking, what you’re doing that keeps you (and your clients) healthy and growing (or not), what you’d like feedback about, something new you’ve tried that worked (or not), something great and/or funny you know about a fellow member they would never tell us, (I reserve the right to censor), and anything else you’d like mulled over in print. So….I’ll start. There are a couple of things happening that more of us should know about and maybe collaborate with/join. One, there is a group trying to start a local chapter of the national organization for groups, and they need more group members to start it. The national group is AGPA, American Group Psychotherapy Association (web site is http://www.agpa.org/) and the local contact is Pamela Menter, pmenter@mhkhawaii.org). If you’re interested she can put you on the info list for meetings. Personally, I am thrilled at the prospect of more regular ol’ psychotherapy groups that are just that. No special focus, only people who want to work on their intra- and interpersonal issues in a group that may create a recapitulation of the family dynamics and all that good stuff a la Yalom. I’d like to be a leader and/ or a member. (Not of the same group at the same time, though!) Another group (check thesaurus, Barbara), ok, let’s call it a “cluster” of people doing exciting things is a learning collaborative (Catholic Charities and CAMHD’s Project Kealahou) that has been offering training in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-.you know the rest) for traumatized children. There is a Website that offers a free training seminar in the model. Just Google TF-CBT. Hopefully, their grant will be renewed and the trainings will continue. I’ll keep you posted. Speaking of Symbolic Experiential Therapy with families…we were, weren’t we? We all know the therapeutic gold mine of learning a client’s personal metaphors and myths, whether through listening carefully to them, their dreams, their art work, journals, sand tray, etc. I’d love to hear some of your “tricks” to help clients bring these metaphors and myths into their own awareness. AND, I’d love to hear where you find your sandtray stuff. The professional catalogues are a rip-off. I know about garage sales, Chinatown, and stealing toys from kids in your neighborhood. Any better ideas? A hui hou! Send me whatever you want for the next column. I can’t do Facebook, my grandchildren are tired of trying to teach me. mullenb001@hawaii.rr.com. Page 6 Tri-Island Conference! With his use of metaphor, his giftedness with humor, his “crazy” fantasies, and his deep caring for human beings – he not only gave birth to a theory but also a way of “being” a therapist. This workshop will teach the essential tenets of Symbolic-Experiential Psychotherapy and how these concepts can be applied to couples therapy. ethical lens. The question: “What are the ethical considerations in the use of self-disclosure?” will be explored. This workshop will focus on these questions and more with the hope that the workshop participants will leave feeling energized about using Symbolic -Experiential Psychotherapy with Couples. Michael was trained at the Atlanta Psychiatric Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia – founded by Carl Whitaker, Tom Malone, Dick Felder, and John Warkentin. He will share some of the rich history of how this theory developed with the use of a video conversation of three generations of experiential psychotherapists. Learning objectives include: He will also share the results of a survey of his practice and the effectiveness of this methodology with couples. Video tapes of couples in therapy will highlight the application of these Symbolic-Experiential concepts. Additionally, the use of self-disclosure – a key intervention that Whitaker used quite well – will be explored using an Participants will learn the essential tenets of Symbolic-Experiential Psychotherapy. Participants will learn certain applications of SymbolicExperiential Psychotherapy concepts in working with couples. Participants will learn the preliminary results of a qualitative study of couples reporting successful outcomes from SymbolicExperiential Psychotherapy. (Continued from Page 1) self-disclosures and process where the ethical boundaries are. Participants will learn and witness (from video clips) certain applications of Symbolic-Experiential Psychotherapy in clinical settings. AAMFT-HI is approved as a provider for ADAD CSAC CEUs and is pursuing approvals as a CEU provider for California MFTs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Mental Health Counselors. More information on CEUs is forthcoming. The registration form can be found on Page 2 of this newsletter, or you can register on-line at www.hiamft.org. Early Bird registration is available through August 31. For information, email aamft.hi@gmail.com or call 808291-5321. We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Conference! Participants will learn about both the appropriateness and the inappropriateness of certain therapist Annual Membership Meeting AAMFT-Hawaii will be holding its first Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, September 29, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Honolulu Country Club. The meeting will immediately follow our Annual Conference. Featured speakers at this event will be Michael Chafin, AAMFT President-Elect and Sharie Liden, AAMFT-HI President. Michael will review the changes that are occurring at our national office and the projects that AAMFT is working on to support the MFT community here and on a national level. He will also provide some background on the revised Code of Ethics and how these changes may affect MFTs. V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 Sharie Liden, AAMFT-HI president, will speak on the progress the Hawaii division has made since forming in the summer of 2011. She will also review the activities of the various committees and discuss ways that members can make the most out of their professional affiliation with AAMFT. The official meeting notice will be sent to members by August 8. We encourage you to make an effort to attend this meeting and look forward to seeing you all at the Annual Conference AND Annual Membership Meeting. SAVE THE DATE Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, September 29 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Honolulu Country Club For more information call 808-291-5321 or email aamft.hi@gmail.com Page 7 Student Event A Success! On Friday evening, May 4, at Argosy University’s Honolulu campus, AAMFT-HI hosted its inaugural “Student Dialog” event. Developed for students in current MFT programs, the informal program features a “talk story” format between students and practicing therapists. The goal of “Student Dialog” is to interface our professional community with AAMFT-HI Student members while providing encouragement and information during their time of formal schooling. Our featured MFTs for this event were Barbara Mullen, MFT and Dr. Barry Sukoneck, MFT. Attending the gathering were students from the Chaminade University and Argosy University MFT programs. We even had a pre-med student attend who is beginning her program this Fall! The event generated three new AAMFT members and much aloha between students and therapists. These two experienced therapists answered questions from the students as we shared food and beverages. Students asked about how to prepare for exams, how to plan for licensure, self-care, and how to balance working as a therapist while managing the demands of family. There will be another Student Dialog event August 10 and all Clinical Fellows are encouraged to attend as a source of encouragement to those still struggling through school, or recently finished. By offering advice and encouragement, experienced therapists can help those still developing their skills. If you are a student, please attend the August 10 event (see flyer on next page) as we plan to expand the discussion and offer even more real life experience from those who are practicing therapists. Announcement has already been emailed to our membership: RSVPs are requested. Speakers for the upcoming event currently include Susie Joy Quick, MFT, CSAC, Argosy University; Mark Matsushita, MFT, CSAC from Schofield Barracks; Lacey Fowler, MFT, and Virginia Jones, MFT, CSAC, MHC, NCC from Tripler and Chaminade. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact Mary Ann Erwin, Student Representative, at 808-927-0755 or at merwin007@hawii.rr.com. Mahalo! There was a very open and honest aspect to the meeting, with questions flowing back and forth among all those present. Students met other students and active discussion followed between and among all attendees. Engaging Pau Hana Events Our last two Oahu Pau Hana events were held at the IHOP in Pearl City and we had a good showing at each event. The May 18 event featured Catherine Bruns, MFT, who presented on, “Opening and Filling your Private Practice -From Credentialing to Marketing.” Catherine provided practical information on the “dos and don’ts” of opening a practice and reviewed the “nuts and bolts” side of V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 private practice including taxes, insurance, billing and record-keeping, and marketing. She shared her practice forms and other resources with the participants, and fielded a lively Q&A session. Bessie Estonactoc, MFT, was the featured speaker at the June 29 Pau Hana and she presented on “SelfCare-Learning to Give to Yourself.” Bessie reviewed the value of caring for our spirit, body, and mind, providing definitions for each of these three areas and then engaging the audience in exercises that focus on each aspect of care. Participants were taken on a journey that included meditation, exercise, and mindfulness strategies. By the end of Bessie's presentation, we were all very relaxed and much more aware of the value of spending a few moments each day to care for ourselves. Mahalo to Catherine and Bessie for taking time from your busy practices to share your knowledge and expertise with your fellow members! Page 8 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 Page 9 Welcome new, transferred, & reinstated members! (April 2012—June 2012) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY-HAWAII DIVISION PO Box 698 Honolulu, HI 96809 Phone: 808-291-5321 Fax: 808-622-4971 AAMFT.HI@gmail.com Pamela Alualu, Student Member, Oahu Robyn Ponciano, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Alicia Banda, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Christie Ramos, Student Member, Oahu Kristen Benevides, Student Member, Oahu Robin Spencer, Clinical Fellow, Oahu Debra Chavez, Clinical Fellow, West Hawaii Lyann Sugai, Clinical Fellow, Oahu Jennifer DeCosta, Clinical Fellow, West Hawaii Jessica Tate, Student Member, Oahu Monique Hess, Clinical Fellow, Oahu Jeslyn Tantag, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Kaimana Morris, Student Member, Oahu Crystal Tawata, Student Member, Oahu Jon Motohiro, Clinical Fellow, Oahu Madeline Tompkins, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Lucius Nimu, Student Member, Oahu Ellen Wright, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Sharon Osby, Student Member, Oahu Jeanine Wong, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Alexandra Poleshaj, Pre-Clinical Fellow, Oahu Vicky Wong, Student Member, Oahu www.hiamft.org Visit us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ AAMFT.HI Mission Statement: AAMFT-Hawaii’s mission is to promote the profession of marriage and family therapy, support our members and allied mental health practitioners with clinical opportunities and events, and serve as a professional resource for our greater Hawaii community. Member-to-Member TEEN GIRL SUPPORT GROUP: Dr. Marian L. Miller, MFT, is starting a support group for teen girls on Oahu based on the Ai Pono treatment program philosophy that has been designed by Dr. Anita Johnston, author of the book “Eating In The Light Of The Moon.” The group is for teen girls ages 1417, and is limited to six participants. Participants will: 1) Learn how to eat for physical, rather than emotional reasons, 2) Discover the root cause of disordered eating, 3) Create a new relationship with food and their body, 4) Implement positive boundaries within all relationships. For information or to register, contact Dr. Miller directly at 808-262-3345, email drmarianmiller@me.com. BASIC TRAINING IN EMDR-PARTS I & II: Dr. Philip Manfield will present a training on EMDR on Maui from September 7-9, CEUs available, cost is $500 per part. For registration and information visit www.philipmanfield.com. AAMFT-HI members listening attentively to our Oahu Pau Hana speaker’s presentation. BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED: The terms for four of our Board of Directors will expire on December 31, 2012 and we need new members who are willing to run for these offices. Positions that will be available are: Kauai County Board Representative, Student/Associate Board Representative, Member-at-Large, and Hawaii County Board Representative-West Hawaii. If interested in running for any of these positions, please contact aamft.hi@gmail.com. Inquiries will be forwarded to our Elections Committee for follow-up. Submission deadline for the next issue is September 25 Contributions of ideas, articles, & photos are encouraged. Email AAMFT.HI@gmail.com We need your contributions!