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Dear Colleagues,

Happy Spring! Spring is a refreshing time of year as we begin to see more sunshine, blossoming flowers, and cherry blossoms. In fact, there are many holidays around this time of year; Ramadan, Spring Equinox, Navroz, Holi, Easter, and Passover. It’s a time to celebrate new beginnings. Whichever holiday you celebrate, we wish you many blessings. 

It might be an opportunity for you to try something new like joining one of our new support groups. Have you thought about attending our new cinema therapy club? The next one will be held on March 23rd at 5 pm. It’s going to be a potluck. The theme is on women. You might also try something new by joining the board. We are still looking for the Director of Technology and Communications. There are many more opportunities to contribute to our chapter as board member, committee member, and volunteer. If you want to make a difference, just contact any of the board members.

March is also a month to celebrate women and their accomplishments. When we talk about gender equality and the many issues that women are fighting for, we can also look at the many accomplishments that women have made and continue to make for the good of our world and communities. We as therapist make a difference in people’s lives. To see the accomplishments that women have made in the field of psychology, please read the DEI column.

Something that you’ll see later on this month is a social media post on 3/31/24 on International Trans Visibility Day. It is a day that celebrates the joy, strength, and courage of individuals who identify as Trans or nonbinary. This community deserves to be recognized. They place their lives on the line just to be their true selves. We can stand next to them in support of their journey. 

We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter with an interview with a fellow therapist, Jeremiah Knight. Also, enjoy a special poem from Edna Wallace, our local chapter poetess, who has been writing a poem for our newsletter for the past three years. The newsletter also lists upcoming events and support groups.

So, no matter what manner you celebrate Women’s month, Spring, and new beginnings, may you find joy and gratitude in your everyday life.

Liliana Ramos,
SCV-CAMFT President