Susan Zoline – Navigating Ethical Challenges in Mental Health Practice

Ethics is changing constantly, so you need to stay on top of your skills and knowledge. in This area.

Susan Zoline – Navigating Ethical Challenges in Mental Health Practice

Common Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice

• Separation of personal and professional values
• Cultural and contextual factors in ethical decision making
• Multiple relationships or overlap
• Boundary crossings and violations in counseling relationships
• Payments, fees, and gifts
• Technology-related issues that are emerging in Clinical practice

Confidentiality is a central value in Therapeutic Relationships

• How can they differ: Confidentiality and privacy.
• Take extra care of children, teens, or adults
• Therapy for families, couples, or crisis groups
• Exceptions: Therapists’ duties and responsibilities
• Informed consent
• Responding to court orders and subpoenas

Boundaries are the cornerstone of Ethical Practice

• Clarify and articulate one’s personal and professional boundaries
• Cultural aspects of boundary definitions
• Boundary crossings and boundary violations
• The Decision-Making considerations for boundary shifts

Assessment of Suicide and Violentity: Current Best Practices

• Recognize warning signs and risk factors
• Thorough assessment of the situation and recommendations for intervention
• The most current best practices in managing high-risk situations
• Ethical The legal responsibilities to warn/protect

Important Considerations: Mandatory Reporting of Abuse and Neglect

• Children, disabled adults, domestic partner and elderly
• Guidelines for assessment and detection
• Cultural factors in Evaluation of abuse
• Mandatory reporting requirements
• Gray area issues in Reporting abuse

Risk Management: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Promote Client Well-being in Your Practice

• High-Situation or patient at risk
• Current ethical guidelines and legal requirements
• Adherence to practicing within the limits of one’s competence
• Pay attention to the beginning and end of professional relationships
• Documentation and consultation
• Recognize conflicts of interest and situations that are personally activating
• Keep clear boundaries and be appropriate-care

Navigating Ethical Challenges in Mental Health Practice

• Current guidelines for clinicians
• The best practices in Response to suicide, violence, or abuse issues
• Important risk management strategies to be used in clinical practice
• How boundary dilemmas can impact you
• Avoid common hazards in Professional ethics and clinical practice

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Description:

Ethics is always changing. You need to keep up-to-date with your knowledge and skills. in This area. Dr. Susan Zoline The following will give you an overview on current legal, ethical, and clinical dilemmas facing mental health professionals. Clear strategies will be given to help you approach and resolve ethical dilemmas, with a particular focus on boundary issues, high-risk situations (suicide violence and abuse), and risk management. The presentation will include case studies and group discussion to highlight the gray areas surrounding these complex issues.

Dr. Zoline This program is enriched by his 25-year experience in teaching graduate ethics courses and as the coauthor.-She is the chair of her state psychology association ethics committee, a committee she has been involved in for many years. Her enthusiasm and clarity bring life to a topic that is often dry and anxious-provoking.