Allan Barsky – Ethics A Comprehensive Look at Today’s Issues

Module 1 Ethics: Current Issues and Practical Responses Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD Tired of the same old information on ethics, errors, and omissions? This module is not a “refresher,” but instead presents a refreshingly new approach to identifying and managing ethical issues in practice. Dr. Allan Barsky shares an interest-based approach and strategic framework that builds consensus with clients and colleagues, to manage and deal with ethical conflict in a creative win-win manner. You’ll have the opportunity to practice new conflict management skills and strategies through case examples that cover current ethical risks, including:• Communication technologies in clinical practice • Boundary crossings and conflicts of interest • Confidentiality, subpoenas and court-related processesInstantly apply this proven approach in your practice to reduce your ethical risk and improve client relations!

Module 2 The Ethics in End-of-Life Decisions Jackson Rainier, Ph.D., ABPP In this module, you’ll learn strategies to facilitate discussions with dying individuals and families struggling with end-of-life care. Dr. Jackson Rainer, author of Life After Loss: Contemporary Grief Counseling and Therapy,will help you recognize the distinction between healing and cure, and examine the nature of heroic treatment and futility. He will also cover complicated ethical challenges at the end of life, including recent case studies and relevant court rulings. You’ll learn effective communication strategies for dealing with “bad news”, as well as techniques for communicating with empathy and compassion.

Module 3 The Ethics of Touch in Child Psychology & Play Therapy Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S In this engaging module, you’ll explore the ethical considerations of touch including current research, cultural concerns, and the importance of touch to human development. Come away with over 20 clinical and ethical best practice guidelines! Dr. Janet Courtney will share case examples to highlight and demonstrate in-the-moment interventions for dealing with issues related to attachment, autism, ADHD, Sensory processing disorder, and physical and sexual abuse in the infant to teen client populations.

Module 4 The Interface of Ethics and Technology Frederic G. Reamer, PhD Social networking, remote video interventions, and text-message and avatar counseling are but a few of the technological options being used by a growing number of contemporary clinicians. The advent of online technology, digital communications, and distance service delivery has forced clinicians to rethink the way they serve clients. In this module, Dr. Frederic Reamer will provide an overview of clinical practice in the digital world and the prevailing ethical standards. You’ll explore ethical issues concerning the meaning of relationship in professional work, practitioner competence, privacy and confidentiality, and professional boundaries – as well as the ways in which technology enhances or challenges it.