Continuing education 路 Spring 2027

Therapy conferences for California LMFTs

Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, and practical ways to earn CE before June 1.

馃弳 Six events to compare

Start with the San Diego workshop for both topics. If you need California LMFT hours you can plan around now, compare ASGPP鈥檚 NBCC-listed IFS sessions and Deb Dana鈥檚 retreat. Prices were checked November 9, 2026, and may change.

San Diego harbor1
Workshop 路 Both topics

Alexia Rothman鈥檚 IFS + Polyvagal Workshop

Feb 22 to 23, 2027
San Diego, CA or live online

Up to 12.5 hours advertised

California LMFT credit unverified

$499.99 in person 路 $299.99 live online

Google 路 venue reviews

The closest match for both topics. Two days of demonstrations and practice, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific. Confirm California LMFT eligibility before paying or counting these hours. The format-specific sheets omit a California MFT entry. PESI says this workshop is independent of the IFS Institute and does not qualify for its credits or certification.

Credit sources and reviews

No independent reviews of this exact workshop found. The Google reviews describe the Crowne Plaza venue.

Washington, DC2
Conference 路 Both topics

Psychotherapy Networker Symposium

Mar 18 to 21, 2027
Washington, DC or live online

California MFT credit anticipated

2027 hour total pending

$749.99 in person 路 $299.99 virtual

10times 路 4.6/5 from 10 ratings 路 prior editions

Best full conference for both topics. The organizer lists IFS and polyvagal-informed workshops, with Deb Dana among the presenters. Check the final session list and CA LMFT hours for your ticket. Credit applies to eligible sessions attended live.

Credit sources and reviews

10times reports 4.6/5 from 10 ratings across past editions. A 2026 attendee describes valuable talks and networking. A repeat attendee on Reddit suggests leaving downtime between sessions.

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Conference 路 IFS

ASGPP Forum & Education Symposium

Feb 5 to 6, 2027
Live online

Up to 12 NBCC CE hours

BBS-recognized approval route

$25 to $165 Friday 路 $50 to $325 both days 路 $30 CE certificate

Best lower-cost IFS conference option. The Friday IFS and psychodrama workshop runs 10 a.m. to noon Pacific. The 12-hour maximum covers the full program. Confirm the hours for your selected sessions and attend each in full.

Credit sources and reviews

No independent review of this specific online forum found.

Sedona red rocks4
Retreat 路 Polyvagal

Deb Dana鈥檚 Polyvagal Experiential Retreat

Feb 10 to 14, 2027
Sedona, AZ

21.5 hours for California MFTs

Event-specific CE statement

$3,299 single occupancy 路 room and meals included

Tripadvisor 路 venue reviews

Best in-person option for a larger block of polyvagal CE. The provider lists 21.5 hours in its California MFT section. Attend all required sessions, including the final Sunday morning session.

Credit sources and reviews

PESI publishes favorable instructor testimonials. Tripadvisor reviews describe the retreat center and lodging.

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Webinar 路 Polyvagal

Polyvagal Theory for Assessment and Treatment

Feb 12, 2027
Live online

1 NBCC CE hour

BBS-recognized approval route

$30

Lowest-cost short option. Jessica Decker, LPCC, teaches this live Zoom session from noon to 1 p.m. Pacific. The event lists NBCC ACEP #8000.

Credit sources and reviews

No independent reviews of this webinar found.

  • Provider details are on the event page above.
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Conference 路 General LMFT CE

CAMFT Annual Conference

Apr 30 to May 1, 2027
Hilton San Francisco Union Square, CA

Up to 19.5 California LMFT CE hours

Includes three on-demand recordings

$375 member 路 $475 nonmember 路 early access through Jan 31

Best fallback for California-specific renewal topics. The program lists 1.5 hours of Law and Ethics on Friday morning. That session overlaps with other workshops. The agenda has no clearly labeled IFS or Polyvagal session in the version checked.

Credit sources and reviews

No independent event rating verified.

馃搮 Dates before June 1

Select a marked date to jump to its schedule. Calendar dates are shown as advertised. Session times specify their time zone. February 12 also has a live CE Cafe webinar.

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ASGPP online forum

Feb 5 路 IFS and psychodrama, 10 a.m. to noon Pacific. Feb 6 路 education symposium and parallel sessions.

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Deb Dana in Sedona

Feb 10 路 evening introduction. Feb 11 to 13 路 morning and evening training. Feb 14 路 required 8 to 9:30 a.m. session, Arizona time.

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CE Cafe webinar

Feb 12 路 noon to 1 p.m. Pacific, live Zoom.

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Rothman workshop

Feb 22 and 23 路 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific both days, San Diego or live online.

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Networker Symposium

Mar 18 to 21 路 four live days in Eastern time. Check the final program for the time and CE designation of each workshop.

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CAMFT, day one

Apr 30 路 Law and Ethics, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Pacific.

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CAMFT, day two

May 1 路 sessions include emotionally focused therapy and step-couple relationships.

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馃帗 What counts for California renewal

California BBS CE requirements 路 Renewal requirements chart 路 BBS licensee CE FAQ

馃棑 Flagship conferences after June 1

Polyvagal Institute International Gathering

June 14 to 16 in Boulder, CO and online. The June 17 workshop day is in person. California LMFT hours unverified.

Official PVI conference

IFS Institute Annual Conference

September 24 to 26 at Q Center in St. Charles, IL. California LMFT hours unverified.

Official IFS conference