Ethically-Based Strategies for Reducing Risks Associated With Boundaries
The outcome of psychotherapy depends greatly on the quality of the therapeutic relationship. It goes without saying that practitioners want to avoid harming clients or receiving disciplinary actions; however, they also want to have quality client relationships and good therapeutic outcomes. Nonetheless, boundary violations and multiple relationships are the most common complaints against mental health professionals.
Dr. Knapp focuses on "positive ethics" or ways to use ethics to promote high standards of services, instead of viewing ethics merely as a way to avoid being sanctioned by a disciplinary body. Although he does not shy away from addressing difficult issues in professional practice, Dr. Knapp avoids "scare tactics" and assumes participants have intrinsic motivation to improve the quality of their services. Using a positive approach, this practical program teaches attendees how to apply overarching ethical principles to improve the quality of their client relationships and enhance client outcomes, while reducing their legal risks.
Course Content
Ethical Foundations
Applying Ethical Principles to Common Boundary Problems
when ethical principles collide: ethical decision making
This course has been approved by , as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 continuing education hour(s). NAADAC Provider #77600, is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Content includes elements of one of the NAADAC 8 Counselor Skills Group. Full attendance is required to receive credit, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the NAADAC guidelines.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).
is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors only. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).
This educational offering is offered for 6 hour(s) of continuing education of which 6 hour(s) includes discussion of ethics issues.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).
is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors and marriage family therapists. Licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).
is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 6 clock hour(s).
is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 060313. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies. This course is offered for 6.0 contact hour(s).
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credit(s) for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.
is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clinical Social Work continuing education clock hour(s) for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).
New Jersey Social Worker pending approval.
, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
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SAMUEL KNAPP, EdD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania with over 40 years of experience, including 27 years as the Director of Professional Affairs for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He has given more than 300 professional presentations, written or edited 18 books, 12 book chapters, over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and over 300 non peer-reviewed articles related to psychology. Dr. Knapp was senior editor for the APA Handbook on Psychology and Ethics; and co-author of the ethics textbook, Practical Ethics for Psychologists: A Positive Approach (now in its second edition). He was given the first award from the APA Ethics Committee for promoting ethics education among psychologists in 2009, and received the first Lifetime Achievement Award in Ethics Education in 2014. For the last 19 years he has coordinated an Ethics Educators' Conference in Pennsylvania. Dr. Knapp has taught numerous undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University, along with ethics courses in the psychology doctoral programs at both Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Lehigh University. He is known for his down-to-earth style of presentation and sense of humor.
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Pastoral Counselors, School Counselors, Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Supervisors or Administrators
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