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• Psychodynamic Peer Clinical Consultation Group (November 2026)

  • When
    Saturday, November 14, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE ZOOM Meeting

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  Join us for a monthly peer consultation group designed for clinical social workers interested in understanding and working through a psychodynamic lens in a supportive, collegial environment. Transference, countertransference and other relational dynamics will be explored to further our understanding and clinical work with our clients. This is a CSCSW members only group open to those at all levels of practice, including students, ASW’s and LCSW’s. This group usually meets on the second Saturday of the month.   

  NOTE: This Consultation Group does not meet supervision requirements for licensure hours, and neither the leader nor the CSCSW is responsible for the participants’ clinical work. 

  If you are not a member join today - click here to learn more. 

  MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT - FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS This Consultation/Support Group does not award CEUs.

  
  

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• Support group for Social Work students and ASW’s (November 2026)

  • When
    Thursday, November 19, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE ZOOM Meeting

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  Please join us at our next support group for Social work students and ASWs.

  Feeling lost, stressed, excited? Don't have time for the self care everyone keeps talking about? You are not alone! 

  Bring your questions and concerns, share your journey and connect with others, through this open group for any social work student or ASW in need of support.  The group will meet with members once a month to discuss topics related to being a social work student or graduate in pursuit of a clinical license.

  The forum will provide a semi-structured discussion in a safe and encouraging space. Topics are expected to be broad in range but may include: internships, managing hours and licensing exams, supervisors and supervision.  The goal of this group is to meet with other aspiring clinical social workers and share successes, challenges, stressors and ethical issues.

  Group will meet on Zoom the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00.  Cost is free to members and non-members.

  If you have any questions about the support group, please contact Emily Plain, MSW |   cscswgla@gmail.com

  If you are not a member join today - click here to learn more. 

  This Consultation/Support Group does not award CEUs. Hosted and moderated by Emily Plain Emily-Tamara Plain, LCSW, earned her MSW from the University of Southern California and has specialized training and certifications in Clinical Supervision, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga and Mindfulness for PTSD, Yoga for Veterans, and Yoga for Military Sexual Trauma. She has worked in the public and private sector specializing in substance use, schizophrenia / schizoaffective, bi-polar, depression, anxiety, PTSD and collective trauma.  For any questions, she can be reached at: cscswgla@gmail.com

  
  

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• Retirement Discussion Group - November 2026

  • When
    Tuesday, November 24, 2026
  •  
    8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Location
    Online ZOOM

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  Retirement! Is it on the horizon for you? The California Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW) invites you to join its Retirement Discussion Group (RDG). 

  Free group for CSCSW Members who are thinking about retiring

  The group will provide a mutually supportive space for participants to explore how it's done, logistics, tapering down, clinical issues with clients, and our feelings about it. As we benefit from consultation and assistance at the beginning and middle phases of our careers, it is no different when it comes to closing out a fulfilling career in a way that we feel is ethically and practically sound. 

  Make a cup of coffee and join us 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

  
  

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• Midpeninsula District In-Person Networking and Holiday Event

  • When
    Saturday, December 05, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Kingscote Gardens 419 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, 94305 -- Room 110

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  California Society for Clinical Social Work

  Connection, Colleagues & Cookies

  • Free event attendance
  • NO CE credits 
  • Social Gathering

  Join your clinical social work colleagues for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connection! 

  Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new colleagues, and expand your professional connections in a warm and welcoming setting.

  We'll provide the coffee and cookies. And if you're inspired, feel free to bring a plate of your favorite cookie to share!

  We look forward to seeing you, catching up, and making some new connections!

  Please bring business cards or brochures—or both—and be ready (if you'd like) to introduce yourself and your practice. This is a great chance to meet colleagues and learn about one another.

  Parking free on weekends: 

  10+ spots parking available at the building

  Many spots available on Lagunita Drive, and at nearby Tresidder lot.

  Double check that you are parking in an "A" or "C" space, and not a "reserved 24/7 for utility services", etc. space.

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  Questions:  Contact Joan Berman: berman.joan@gmail.com

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• San Diego District Holiday Celebration with Presentation "Improv for Therapists: A Powerful Therapeutic Tool"

  • When
    Saturday, December 12, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Private residence, La Mesa CA, 91942

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  California Society for Clinical Social Work

  San Diego District Holiday Celebration

  Featuring “Improv for Therapists: A Powerful Therapeutic Tool”

  • Free event attendance
  • 2.0 CE credits available
  • Lunch provided

  About the Presentation

  Improv isn’t just “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” or “Saturday Night Live.” Improv can be a clinical intervention in group or individual sessions to enhance clients’ communication and engagement, decrease social anxiety, and release self-judgment. Improv games are a useful tool to bring playfulness, openness, and self-discovery into the therapy session.

  This presentation will introduce the surprising origins of Improv, the practical and neurobiological benefits, the intersection with evidence-based practices you already use, and fun application of structured improvisational exercises.

  Learning Objectives

  Participants will:

  1. Be able to identify the benefits of using Improv tools in groups and individually.
  2. Explain where Improv originated and its connection to Social Work.
  3. Identify the similarities between Improv practices and DBT, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Narrative Therapy.
  4. Learn simple games to implement during treatment that foster playfulness and form new neural pathways.

  About the Presenter

  Jeri Wilson, LCSWJeri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Improv Enthusiast. She is the owner and founder of Therapeutic Counseling where she specializes in working with toxic relationships, grief and loss, and women’s issues.

  Immediately after receiving her MSW, Jeri found her love for Improv. Since then she has taught, performed and inspired others to use the benefits of Improv in their work and personal life.

  During COVID, Jeri became a part of the team at Improv Therapy Group, teaching clinicians how to utilize Improv skills when working with clients, and to improve their own mental health. Jeri’s favorite Improv moment was when her teenage students gave her a heartfelt birthday message using the “one word story” Improv game.

  Registration & Continuing Education

  • • Event attendance is free for members, non-members, and students. Lunch will be provided.
    • 2.0 CE credits are available. Prior online registration is required to obtain CEU's.  Payment will not be accepted at the event.  
    • Member fee for CEU's is $0. The non-member fee for CEU's is $65 .
    • Participants must be present for the entire presentation to earn CE credit.
    • Registration is limited to 50 attendees.
    • Address will be provided in confirmation email after registering.

  Questions? Contact Michelle Foy at michellefoylcsw@gmail.com.

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