Hear My Voice: The Vital Role of Assertiveness in Practice and Ethics, Thursday, 9-12-24 (Live Webinar)


Join practicing therapist, Lisa C. DeLuca, LCSW for a closer look at the myths and realities of assertiveness. Participants will examine correlations between assertiveness and client healing, gain deeper comprehension of definitions along with myths and misconceptions concerning assertiveness as well as the Ethical concepts surrounding assertiveness in the therapeutic setting, hindrances to assertiveness, and the impact of transference and countertransference in relation to assertiveness. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*

Ethics and Opioids: Treating Substance Use Disorders from an Ethical Perspective, Monday, 9-16-24 (Live Webinar)


Explore the ethics of treating substance use disorders with Jodi Geis-Crowder, LPC, ACS! In this interactive presentation, participants will discuss the ethics of varying attitudes and beliefs surrounding abstinence versus harm reduction treatment models around substance use. We will identify known facts regarding the etiology of Opioids such as fentanyl, methods used for screening, narcan intervention, and corresponding qualifications for safe administration. Participants will also consider ethical aspects of mandatory disclosure relevant to SUD treatment for clients addicted to opioids like fentanyl and other substances. *This webinar provides credits towards DC Public Health Priority requirements. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*

Adoption, A Love Story: Exploring the Complexity and Ethics of Adoption, Past and Present, Friday, 9-20-24 (Live Webinar)


Embrace the Adoption Love Story with Megan Montgomery, LMSW; LICSW. Venture beyond biology, as we explore the evolving and fascinating intersection of ethics surrounding social and individual identity as well as policy framework, supporting families as they journey through this meaningful path to parenthood. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*

Decisions…Decisions: Building an Ethical Roadmap When Choices Are Not Always Clear, Thursday, 9-26-24 (Live Webinar)


Join practicing counselor and clinical supervisor, Jodi Geis-Crowder, LPC, ACS, for a thought provoking evening of discussion around ethics in mental health-based practice. Participants will study distinct areas of moral and ethical principles surrounding practitioner decision making models, what clinicians need to know to practice ethically in the technology age, and related practice considerations surrounding ethical vs legal obligations. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Chatbot Therapy, Tuesday, 10-8-24 (Live Webinar)


Curious to know what Freud might say? Explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental health with Jodi Geis-Crowder! Participants will define Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is being used in Chatbots and phone apps as a primary therapist, discuss the ethical considerations that apply to the use of AI as a behavioral health care option, noting they are not regulated by licensing boards codes of ethics, but rather an AI Value Platform Policy Statement. We’ll also examine the importance of mandatory disclosure regarding clients seeking services while utilizing adjunct AI, and the importance of working with a clinical supervisor/ clinical consultant and an information technology expert to navigate the clinical waters and to protect professional liability will also be discussed. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*