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Curious Clinician
In-person Discussion Group for Therapists
TOPIC
"Children and Sexuality"
WHEN
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 1:45 - 3:30pm
1:45pm check-in, discussion starts 2pm
WHERE
Old Town Pasadena
The address will be sent in follow-up emails.
COST
Members: Free
Non-members: $15
FACILITATOR
Michael Mann, LMFT
Who We Are
Curious Clinician is an in-depth discussion group for associate and licensed therapists to explore topics that we in encounter in our work together.
What to Expect
At the SGV-CAMFT Curious Clinician Groups you can expect a casual, interesting conversation with other therapists about topics that we encounter in our work together. When you leave a Curious Clinician group, we hope you have felt inspired and have made a friend.
When We Meet
SGV-CAMFT is now offering two Curious Clinician discussion groups every month. One meeting is held every second Sunday of the month in Glendora, CA with facilitator Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT. The second monthly meeting is hosted by Michael Mann, LMFT and gathers every third Sunday in Pasadena, CA.
About This Meet-Up
Our topic this month will be "Children and Sexuality" with Monica Borunda. Monica Borunda, LMFT, SEP, CCTP-II, is a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II. Monica has been a faculty member at California State University, Los Angeles for 17 years. Monica has also served as a Child Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer for the State of California and Nevada, conducting interviews with children in sensitive legal cases involving child sexual abuse and other major crimes. , educating social workers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other professionals across the state. Recognized as an expert witness in child sexual abuse, trauma, and forensic interviewing, she frequently provides expert testimony in legal proceedings.
Some questions to think about as we prepare for this discussion include: What is considered "normal" sexual exploration vs. problematic sexual behavior vs. abusive/criminal sexual behavior? Can two children engage in sexual behavior and only one of them be harmed/a victim? What is the difference between developmentally normal sexual exploration and behavior that creates trauma? I look forward to exploring this difficult yet important topic with you!
Space is limited, so be sure to register early! We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning before the event.
Questions?
Please email Michael Mann, LMFT at president@sgvcamft.org with further inquiries about this group.
