Understanding and Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice

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CentrePointe Counseling, Inc.

This session will focus on the most common ethical dilemmas in clinical practice and equip practitioners with practical tools and tips.

8200 Old Columbia Rd

A live interactive Web Workshop hosted on Google Meet for social workers and licensed professional counselors. Continuing Education Credits Awarded/ Contact Hours: 3 clock hours (ASWB/ACE) (NBCC), 3 CE (MD BSWE)This is a hybrid event. The event will be hosted at Grace Community Church (8200 Old Columbia Rd., Fulton, MD, 20759) and broadcast online with a link provided upon purchase of admission. If you have purchased a ticket to access the recording of the session, access to the recording will be provided after the session has concluded and the recording has been edited.*If you are a CentrePointe alum and are interested in attending this session, please send an email to office@cpchope.org. Current students may also qualify for free attendance. Please send an email to office@cpchope.org to learn more about this opportunity.Course Description:Most mental health professionals will agree that encountering ethical dilemmas is very common within their mental health practice. Generally, the best defense against an ethical dilemma is a good offense. By looking out for foreseeable conflicts and discussing them frankly with colleagues and clients, practitioners can evade the misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and sticky situations that lead to hearings before ethics boards, lawsuits, loss of license or professional membership, or even more dire consequences. This workshop will equip practitioners with practical tools and tips to help them avert common ethical dilemmas. The workshop will focus on the most common ethical dilemmas often faced in clinical practice. The format will consist of instruction and lively discussion.Learning Objectives:1. Participants will build on their current clinical experience in identifying and managing ethical dilemmas.2. Participants will understand the complexities of boundaries and dual relationships.3. Participants will understand the difference between abandonment and termination.4. Participants will be able to describe five types of unethical mental health dilemmas and how to address them.Our Presenter:Matthew Raeder is the Clinical Director at CentrePointe Counseling. Matt has over 35 years of experience in individual and couples counseling, focusing on a variety of therapeutic issues, including childhood sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and sexual addictions. He also leads workshops and training classes focusing on developing healthy relationships. He received his Master of Social Work from the University Maryland at Baltimore.Course Agenda:9:00-9:15 Introductions and Overview9:15 – 10:00 Identifying the most common Ethical Dilemmas10:00 –10:30 Case Studies10:30 –10:45 Break10:45 – 11:15 Dual Relationships11:15 – 11:45 Terminating Treatment11:45 – 12:00 Effective Strategies and Resources12:00 – 12:15 Q&amp;A, Distribution of evaluations, and closingRegistration &amp; information:The cost to attend this event is $60, which includes a certificate of completion.Space is limited. Cancellations must be received prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund.Register online at www.eventbrite.com/o/centrepointe-counseling-inc-9832900843. Registration closes on October 10th, 2025.This live webinar takes place on Google Meet and is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussionOperating Systems Requirements: Windows 10 or higher, MacOS 10 or higher, Android 5.0 or higher. • Internet Browser: Internet Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge (Chromium based), Safari. • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL &amp; any other medium that is internet accessiblePlease contact Centrepointe Counseling’s Continuing Education Director, Matthew Raeder (<a href="mailto:mraeder@centrepointecounseling.org" title="mailto:mraeder@centrepointecounseling.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mraeder@centrepointecounseling.org</a>.), if you have questions, concerns, or grievances about this course or require ADA accommodation.Course completion &amp; CE information:Course completion requirements: Social workers and Professional Counselors must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit.Certificates of completion will be emailed within 7 business days of course completion.CentrePointe Counseling, provider # 1586, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 02/28/2025 – 02/28/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. is an approved sponsor of The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. Social Workers and Professional Counselors should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6569. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.