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Navigating Self-Disclosure, Counter-transference, and Self-Care in Today’s Clinical Landscape

Ethics

Jan. 10, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 Ethic CE Credits
Join our live, interactive webinar designed for therapists committed to ethical excellence and cultural competency. Dive into the art of managing countertransference, the power and pitfalls of therapist self-disclosure, and the critical role of self-care. Backed by current research and expert insights, this engaging session will sharpen your skills and strengthen your therapeutic impact.  Don’t miss this chance to refine your practice—from the inside out.
This live, interactive webinar addresses the therapist’s responsibility about ethical practice and cultural competency, ensuring patient welfare in all aspects of practice. Participants will learn about (1) Recognizing and properly handling counter-transference issues, (2) The three types of self-disclosure and their effects on the therapy relationship, (3) Recognizing the importance of therapist self-care, (4) Handling counter-transference, therapist self-disclosure, and therapist self-care to improve the therapeutic alliance and increase therapist effectiveness. All discussion areas will include literature updates, relevant Codes of Ethics, and current expert opinions. This program reviews the current research findings and knowledge that inform ethical and legal practice.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  •     Counselors
  •     Social Workers
  •     Psychotherapists
  •     Marriage & Family Therapists
  •     Psychologists
  •     Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  •     Case Managers
  •     Physicians
  •     Other Mental Health Professionals
Pamela Harmell, PhD

Dr. Harmell is a national lecturer specializing in legal and ethical issues in clinical practice. She is a Professor at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, has written extensively in professional publications on ethical practice, and has formally studied law. She is the Past President of the Board of Psychology. Dr. Harmell is the former Chair of the California State Ethics Committee and former Chair of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association Ethics Committee. She served on the Board of Directors of the California Psychological Association and is the Past President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe and utilize three self-care techniques with regard to being a psychotherapist.
  • List and describe the three types of therapists’ self-disclosures, how each is used in therapy sessions, and how clients view therapists’ self-disclosure by their therapists.
  • Describe how to recognize and handle the three types of counter transference and properly deal with the personal reactions of clients.

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-10:30 am – Basics of ethics and law Difference between civil and criminal allegations

How to use ethics codes

10:30-11:00 am – managing counter-transference (CT)

Definitions of CT

Awareness of CT

Types of CT

Therapist “impairment”

11:00-11:30 am – Therapist self-disclosure (SD)

Three types of SD

When to use SD

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm – continued SD

Collective worldview and individual worldview

Diverse groups and using SD

Considerations when using SD

12:15-12:45 pm – Therapist self-care (SC)

Therapist suicide issues

Resilience and vulnerability

The DOVE four factors

12:45-1:05 pm – Unethical therapist behavior

The Three Christs of Yipsalanti Michigan

Sum up questions

1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

Intermediate to advanced.

Registration

Registration $67 | Jan. 10 | Virtual Event | 3 Ethic CE Credits

Registration Deadline: Jan. 10, 2026

 

Cancellation Policy

You may request to cancel your registration for a future credit up to 72 hours before the event’s date and time. Cancellation requests made within 24 hours of the event date/time will not receive a transfer. When you register for an event, you agree to these terms.

A total of 3 CE Ethics credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.

ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider 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: 11/01/2024 – 11/01/2025.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC 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 #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Pamela Harmel, PhD, receives a speaking honorarium from Clinical Events, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

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