Let’s talk about the elephant in the room! Therapeutic relationships can become complex creating situations that may cross boundaries into dual relationships. Gift giving, bartering, unanticipated circumstances such as social encounters, unavoidably bumping into someone, hugging a client, disclosing personal information: all of these can complicate the therapeutic relationship. When your path crosses your client’s path outside of the therapy room, how do you maintain professional boundaries? What’s recommended in the Code of Ethics? Who is responsible for what? This workshop will explore various types of dual relationships that a clinician may encounter and discuss navigating those relationships in an ethical manner? Scenarios will be presented and explored in discussion. Emphasis will be placed on understanding dual relationships, what the ethics say about them, how to navigate them, and possible consequences of dual relationships. THIS IS A VIRTUAL SYNCHRONOUS WORKSHOP.
This workshop offers 5 ETHICS Continuing Education Credits (5 CEs).
This workshop costs $160.
Presenter: ANGIE SMITH
Angie Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia. In 2021, Ms. Smith was appointed to the state of Georgia Composite Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists and currently serves as the chair of the Composite Board as well as the professional practices sub-committee of the board. Ms. Smith is also a delegate to the Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors and serves on the rules committee. Originally from Ohio, Ms. Smith received her master’s degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. Her primary focus in her career has been working with the severe and persistent mental health population in both inpatient and outpatient settings and psychiatric emergency and triage departments. Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has worked with a variety of clients and has extensive training and experience working with clients experiencing addiction issues, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Since moving to Georgia in 2015, Ms. Smith works with clients in an outpatient setting and has taught counseling students at the graduate level. She is also a grant reviewer for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
Location: This workshop is virtual and attendees will be provided with a zoom meeting link to attend.