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Why We Advocate: Understanding the Value of Legislative Action for MFTs
Friday, October 18, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Why We Advocate: Understanding the Value of Legislative Action for MFTs
Panelists: Former TAMFT Presidents Mike Bishop and Jason Martin; current TAMFT President Carlos Perez; Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Board Member Lisa Merchant; and TAMFT lobbyist Tris Castañeda, Jr.
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT
Cost: Members: Free | Non-Members $30
1.0 Ethics CEU

 

About the Webinar:

Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar featuring a panel discussion with current and former Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT) leaders and experienced legislative advocates. This session will delve into the crucial role of legislative advocacy for Texas marriage and family therapists, both at the individual level and for the profession as a whole. Participants will learn about what has been accomplished historically through legislative action and gain an understanding of current legislative objectives.

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About the Panelists:

Former TAMFT Presidents Mike Bishop, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, Peter Bradley, Ph.D., and Jason Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S; current TAMFT President Carlos Perez, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, CFLE; Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Board Members Lisa Merchant, Ph.D., LMFT and Jeanene Reese, M.A., LPC-S, LMFT-S; and TAMFT lobbyist Tris Castañeda, Jr.

Our presenters for this panel include former TAMFT presidents Mike Bishop, Peter Bradley, and Jason Martin; current TAMFT president Carlos Perez; Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists board members Lisa Merchant and Jeanene Reese; and TAMFT lobbyist Tris Castaneda. This group of people has tirelessly advocated for MFTs and for our professional license for decades. Their institutional knowledge and experience have been invaluable in advancing our field, and they share a passion for empowering the next generation of MFTs to continue their work.