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The Dance with Boundaries: Understanding the Top Ethical Challenges in Clinical Practice

May 31, 2025

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

Virtual Event
3 CE Ethics Credits
Navigating boundaries in clinical practice requires skill and ethical clarity. This session highlights key challenges such as dual relationships, confidentiality, and cultural competence. Participants will learn practical strategies and tools to manage these issues effectively and maintain professional integrity. Ideal for clinicians and supervisors committed to ethical excellence.
Navigating ethical boundaries is one of clinical practice’s most complex yet essential aspects. This training explores the “dance” clinicians engage in balancing professional responsibilities, client relationships, and ethical decision-making. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the top ethical challenges, including dual relationships, confidentiality, cultural competence, and professional boundaries. Using case studies, interactive discussions, and practical tools, this session will empower clinicians to identify boundary breaches, address ethical dilemmas, and maintain integrity in practice. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to manage boundaries confidently while protecting their clients and themselves in an increasingly demanding professional landscape. This engaging and thought-provoking training is ideal for clinicians, supervisors, and leaders seeking to elevate ethical awareness and safeguard clinical practice.
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Therapists
  • Counselors
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Drug & Alcohol Counselors

Latasha Matthews: 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:

  • Analyze ethical dilemmas clinicians face in Clinical Explore and embrace the importance of the ethical implications of culture in clinical practice.
  • Describe and utilize the ethical decision-making model  to reduce ethical violations.
  • Utilize ethical practices to ensure counselor wellness and client safety when utilizing telemental health services.
10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction
10:05-10:30 am – Ethics Overview
10:30-11:00 am – Ethics Overview
11:00-11:30 am – The importance of Boundary setting
11:30-11:45 am – Break
11:45-12:15 pm – Managing Ethical Dilemmas
12:15-12:45 pm – Safety and Telehealth
12:45-1:05 – Counselor Wellness
1:05-1:15 – Q&A

Intermediate to advanced.

Registration $65 | May 30 | Virtual Event | 3 Ethic CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  May 30, 2025

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 Ethic CE credits are available.  Meets NY Professional Boundaries Requirements

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.

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.

Canada

Most Canadian jurisdictions 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.

Latasha Matthews receives a speaking honorarium from Clinical Events, LLC. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.