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The Cost of Caring: An Ethical Wake-Up Call for Clinician Wellness

The cost of Caring

Dec. 19, 2025

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

Virtual Event
3 CE Ethics Credits
Caring for Others Starts with Caring for Yourself.  Burnout and compassion fatigue affect clinicians and impact patient care, too. Join us to explore why self-care isn’t optional but an ethical imperative. Discover practical strategies to protect your well-being and sustain your ability to care for others.
Clinicians dedicate themselves to the well-being of others, often at the expense of their own health. This training delves into the ethical imperative of self-care, emphasizing that neglecting personal wellness can compromise professional competence and patient safety. Participants will explore how burnout and compassion fatigue not only affect individual practitioners but also have broader implications for healthcare delivery. Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will identify strategies to integrate self-care into their professional lives, ensuring sustained ethical practice and optimal patient care.

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

Latasha Matthews, MA, LPC, CPCS, CPLC

Latasha is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) , Supervisor, and wellness advocate with a profound commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to emotional and mental well-being. With a deep understanding of the importance of boundary setting, equity, stress and burnout management, and self-care, Latasha Matthews empowers her clients to lead more fulfilling and balanced lives. In addition, Latasha Matthews is the founder of Why2LiveWell, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, leaders, and organizations to embrace emotional wellness and inclusive practices. With over two decades of expertise as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and passionate advocate, Latasha has become a trusted voice in the fields of emotional intelligence, leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through Why2LiveWell, Latasha helps women in leadership and organizations struggling with burnout, poor wellness initiatives, and disengaged teams to foster environments of empathy, belonging, and sustainable success. Her signature programs, workshops, and coaching sessions emphasize the importance of balancing professional excellence with personal well-being. Driven by her belief in the transformative power of emotional resilience and human connection, Latasha’s work inspires leaders and teams to live and work well.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key ethical codes and standards, highlighting the clinician’s responsibility to maintain personal wellness and professional competence.
  • Develop an individualized wellness/self-care and boundary-setting plan that supports ethical practice and long-term clinician sustainability.
  • Examine the clinical and ethical consequences of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma on therapeutic effectiveness and decision-making.

 

10:00–10:05 am – Welcome and Objectives

10:05–10:30 am – Ethical Foundations of Clinician Wellness
● Review of ACA, NASW, and APA codes
● Discussion: When self-neglect becomes unethical

10:30–11:00 am – Understanding Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma
● Signs, symptoms, and scope
● Case Study: “When the Caregiver Breaks Down”

11:00–11:30 am – Clinical Implications and Ethical Risks
● Impact on decision-making and therapeutic alliance
● Ethical dilemmas in impaired practice

11:30–11:45 am – Break

11:45–12:15 pm – Boundaries as an Ethical Wellness Tool
● How poor boundaries fuel burnout
● Exercise: Boundary mapping

12:15–12:45 pm – Creating a Sustainable Self-Care & Wellness Plan
● Integrative approaches (CBT, DBT, somatic care)
● Guided activity: Design your ethical self-care framework

12:45–1:05 pm – Organizational Advocacy and Interdisciplinary Wellness
● The system’s role in clinician sustainability
● Call to action: Policy, supervision, and peer support

1:05–1:15 pm – Q&A and Final Reflection
Content Topics

Intermediate to advanced.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Dec. 19 | Virtual Event | 3 Ethics CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Dec. 19, 2025

 

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours prior to the event start time.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or same-day cancellations.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email info@clinicalevents.org to request a credit or reschedule.

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

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The 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.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  info@clinicalevents.org

Latasha Matthews, LPC, CPCS, CPLC, receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from Clinical Events, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

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