Description

This class will offer an in-depth exploration of ethics in individual therapy, with a focus on practical application for behavioral health clinicians. It covers foundational ethical principles, professional codes from organizations like ACA, NAADAC, and AAMFT, and examines real-world dilemmas through case examples. Topics include informed consent, confidentiality, dual relationships, duty to warn, boundaries, transference and countertransference, and the ethical use of AI in therapy. The presentation also provides an ethical decision-making model to help clinicians navigate complex situations with integrity and professionalism

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Define core ethical principles and professional codes relevant to individual therapy practice.

• Identify potential ethical dilemmas in clinical scenarios, including boundaries, confidentiality, and dual relationships.

• Apply an ethical decision-making model to navigate complex situations in therapy.

• Describe the ethical responsibilities related to the duty to warn and protect clients and the public.

• Recognize the ethical vs legal considerations within clinical practice.

• Evaluate the appropriate use of emerging tools, such as AI, within therapeutic contexts to maintain ethical standards.

Presented by: 

Jennifer Jones Psy D.

Date/Time: 

October 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST

Continuing Education Units:

4 CEUs

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

Certification Board Information

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 4

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC

• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: Yes

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