An Ethical Framework for Therapeutic Practice
January 21st, 2024
1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Let’s face it, ethical dilemmas can sometimes leave you at a crossroads!
This interactive course will provide education on ethics with use of the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline. It will allow participants to take a step back and identify their driving force for making decisions. During this class we will define what ethics are and understand telehealth standards of practice and in-person settings. We will explore best practices for ethical decision-making, identify ethical dilemmas and develop professional boundaries to help prevent ethical violations. Clinicians will participate in group discussions on the use of ethical decision making models to help participants “Do the right thing!”
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FREE WEBINAR
Do the Right Thing:
An Ethical Framework for Therapeutic Practice
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Alesha Perkins, LCSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Define ethics and identify their driving force for making decisions.
- Acknowledge and use the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline.
- Identify ethical dilemmas.
- Utilize decision making models, tools/resources as best practices.
- Explain the current standards of practice for telehealth.
- Identify what constitutes an ethical violation.
- Engage in group exercises/discussions to determine best practices for handling ethical dilemmas.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
January 21st, 2024
1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Let’s face it, ethical dilemmas can sometimes leave you at a crossroads!
This interactive course will provide education on ethics with use of the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline. It will allow participants to take a step back and identify their driving force for making decisions. During this class we will define what ethics are and understand telehealth standards of practice and in-person settings. We will explore best practices for ethical decision-making, identify ethical dilemmas and develop professional boundaries to help prevent ethical violations. Clinicians will participate in group discussions on the use of ethical decision making models to help participants “Do the right thing!”
Learning Objectives:
- Define ethics and identify their driving force for making decisions.
- Acknowledge and use the Code of Ethics as an ethical guideline.
- Identify ethical dilemmas.
- Utilize decision making models, tools/resources as best practices.
- Explain the current standards of practice for telehealth.
- Identify what constitutes an ethical violation.
- Engage in group exercises/discussions to determine best practices for handling ethical dilemmas.
Agenda:
·        Remember Your Why
o  Self-evaluation to identify your driving force for making decisions
o  Define what ethics are
·        How to identify ethical dilemmas
·        Explore Best Practices for Ethical Decision-Making
o  Apply ethical principles as the foundation to making decisions
o  Utilize the Code of Ethics (NASW or ACA) as an ethical guideline
o  Examine different ethical decision-making models
·        Understand Telehealth Standards of Practice
o  Maintain informed consents and confidentiality virtually
o  Regulatory provisions for telehealth
o  Determine appropriate virtual platforms to use
o  Best practices and ethical use of technology
o  Identify ways to best represent yourself online/social media
o  Case Scenarios (determine ethical dilemma and utilize code of ethics or decision-making model)
·        Prevention of Ethical Violations
o  Red flags that compromise professional boundaries
o  Examine common boundary violations
o  Develop professional boundaries
o  Case Scenarios (determine ethical dilemma and utilize code of ethics or decision-making model)
o  Review legal ramifications of ethical violations
·        Helpful tips to prevent ethical violations
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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