Law and Ethics Workshop 2026

Desert–CAMFT

presents

Law and Ethics Workshop

with David Jensen, JD

Friday, October 23, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm

(with a 1 hour lunch break)

In-Person @ RAP Foundation Building - Conference Room 103

(41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260)

6 CE Credits

Description

Desert CAMFT invites you to join us in person for our 2026 Law and Ethics Workshop. Earn all 6 Law and Ethics CEUs in one day while learning live with popular CAMFT presenter David Jensen, JD, known for making even the complexities of law and ethics engaging, practical, and entertaining.

This six-hour course on law and ethics is designed to expose therapists to a wide- variety of laws and regulations concerning issues arising within their practices and to develop their confidence in addressing such issues. Topics will include, but not be limited to, the clinician’s decision-making process, including suicidality and Tarasoff issues; advertising; psychotherapist-patient privilege issues; the “Golden Rule of Confidentiality”; service of subpoenas; responding to subpoenas; handling of suspected child abuse reports; record keeping trends; and, various business structures for psychotherapy practices.

Educational Goals/Learning Objectives

In successfully completing and attending this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify three key principles of sound clinical thinking.
2. Name three different business structures for providing mental health services to consumers.
3. Describe five situations that will likely affect their practices and what to do about them.

Presenter

David Jenson, JD is is an associate at a San Diego based firm’s litigation and psychology practice sections. He was born in Flint, Michigan and remains an ardent Detroit Tigers fan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. He also holds a Master’s of Liberal Studies degree from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Prior to joining CTSC Law, Mr. Jensen worked in-house for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), where he assisted CAMFT’s members in understanding and complying with their legal and ethical requirements. A popular and engaging presenter, Mr. Jensen has given numerous workshops throughout the state on compliance issues for psychotherapists. In addition, to providing workshops for local chapters of CAMFT, he also conducted trainings for nonprofit agencies, government agencies, and universities. He has also assisted psychotherapists in forming professional corporations and nonprofit corporations. 

Cost

$95 for Desert CAMFT members

$95 for Pre-Licensed Desert CAMFT members

$145 for Non-Members

*Registration closes Friday, October 9. After October 9, please contact Director of Events to inquire about space availability. Space is limited for this in-person event, and advance registration is strongly encouraged. No requests for cancellation will be honored after October 16. Additionally, a request for cancellation is subject to a $25.00 administration fee.*

Questions

Please email Chaundra Prehara, Director of Events at chaundraprehara@yahoo.com.