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Ethical Healing Frontiers: Trauma-Informed Practice That Transforms

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Ethical Healing Frontiers: Trauma-Informed Practice That Transforms

Trauma-Informed Practice

Oct. 3, 2026

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

Virtual Event
3 CE Ethics Credits

Trauma-informed care is an ethical responsibility in modern clinical practice. This is a dynamic CE training designed to help clinicians deliver trauma-responsive care while maintaining ethical integrity.

Through practical strategies and case-based learning, participants will strengthen their ability to recognize trauma impacts, prevent re-traumatization, build therapeutic alliances, and uphold professional boundaries—leaving with tools to enhance client safety and ethical practice across diverse settings

This immersive 3-hour continuing education session is designed to equip clinicians with advanced trauma-informed practice skills grounded in ethical standards, interdisciplinary frameworks, and evidence-based concepts. Clinicians across disciplines will explore the intersection of professional ethics and trauma-responsive care, enhancing their capacity to foster safe, culturally responsive, and healing-centered environments for clients across diverse settings.

Participants will critically examine how trauma experiences impact client behavior, engagement, and recovery, and how
ethical decision-making drives both client outcomes and professional integrity. Emphasis will be placed on integrating trauma-informed principles with core ethical codes (e.g., NASW, ACA, APA, ANA), safeguarding client dignity, promoting autonomy, and mitigating risks of re-traumatization.  Through interactive case application, participants will build competence in ethical assessment, relational attunement, boundary clarity, and self-awareness as central pillars of transformative trauma-informed practice. By the end of this session, clinicians will be prepared to implement
trauma-responsive frameworks that strengthen therapeutic alliances, enhance cultural humility, and support ethical accountability in complex clinical contexts.

Session Highlights

1. Participants will explore how trauma-informed principles align with core ethical standards such as autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and confidentiality.
2. Clinicians will learn how everyday clinical interactions, documentation, and systems processes can either reduce or unintentionally reinforce trauma responses.
3. Participants will apply structured ethical decision-making models to real-world trauma-related dilemmas.
4. The session will address vicarious trauma, boundary strain, and ethical self-care practices that support sustainable professional functioning.

Key Takeaways for Clinicians

“Trauma-Informed Practice is essential for creating safe, supportive, and effective therapeutic environments for clients with trauma histories. This Trauma-Informed Practice approach helps clinicians recognize trauma responses and adapt interventions to avoid re-traumatization while improving client trust and engagement.

Through Trauma-Informed Practice, professionals learn to integrate empathy, boundaries, and evidence-based techniques that support long-term healing outcomes. This Trauma-Informed Practice framework also enhances assessment and treatment planning, allowing clinicians to respond more effectively to complex emotional and behavioral patterns, learn more about professional training opportunities through Clinical Events.

By applying Trauma-Informed Practice principles, clinicians can strengthen therapeutic relationships and improve outcomes while aligning with U.S.-based research and guidelines such as those provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Overall, Trauma-Informed Practice equips clinicians with practical tools, ethical frameworks, and actionable strategies to deliver consistent, client-centered care in modern clinical 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

Sharon J. Lawrence, EdD, LCSW-C

Sharon J. Lawrence is the Founder, Owner and Lead Therapist of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC, a virtual specialty practice in the state of Maryland serving clients in Maryland, District of Washington, Virginia, Nevada, and California. She is also the CEO of SJL Professional Services, Inc. which focuses on corporate, professional and individualized coaching, speaking and training related to ethical competence, mental health, wellness, communication, conflict resolution, DEI and leadership/staff development.

Dr. Lawrence is a Therapist for Therapists, Leaders, and Professionals (healthcare, legal, and education). Her passion is to improve the lives of clinicians, leaders, and professionals who manage the day to day responsibility of caring for others. She and her team are committed to helping couples strengthen and revive their relationships.

Dr. Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW), Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator/ Trainer, Certified Master Life Coach, a Maryland and District of Columbia Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in Social Work and credentialed as an Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinician.  She holds a Certificate in Christian Ministries from the Evangel Bible College in Maryland.  She also holds a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business; a Masters in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo; and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from the American College of Education. She has 25 years experience in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, foster care, family court, and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Lawrence is a Best Selling Author, International Speaker, Presenter, and Trainer. She is affectionately known as the SelfCarePreneur, she champions mental health, self-care, and emotional well-being for business owners. Her expertise has shone brightly on platforms such as Good Morning Washington, Let’s Talk Live, BMore Lifestyle, WHUR, Hello Iowa! and the Boris L. Henson Foundation Can We Talk? Mental Health Conference. Her insights have been featured in esteemed media publications and podcasts, including Medium’s Authority Magazine, Yahoo! Lifestyle, Bustle, The Root, Madamnoire, GoodTherapy, ArlNow, OldPodcast, and I Am CEO Podcast. Committed to nurturing the next generation of helping professionals, Dr. Lawrence serves as an Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University (Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services) and Prince George’s Community College (Department of Human Services), shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the core domains of trauma-informed care and their alignment with professional ethical standards, including respect for client autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and confidentiality.
  • Apply ethical decision-making strategies to trauma-related clinical dilemmas through structured case analysis that incorporates trauma history, risk factors, and client strengths while safeguarding client well-being.
  • Identify and address risks of re-traumatization and vicarious trauma, including strategies for clinicians to maintain self-care, boundary clarity, and professional responsibility in high-stress environments.
  • Demonstrate culturally responsive, trauma-informed communication and engagement techniques, ensuring interventions respect client identity, lived experiences, and holistic healing processes.

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction
10:05-10:30 am – Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care and Ethical Principles
10:30-11:00 am – Understanding Trauma Impact on Client Behavior and Engagement
11:00-11:30 am – Ethical Standards Across Disciplines (NASW, ACA, APA, ANA)
11:30-11:45 am – Break
11:45-12:15 pm – Ethical Decision-Making in Trauma-Related Clinical Dilemmas | Managing Vicarious Trauma
12:15-12:45 pm – Preventing Re-Traumatization Through Trauma-Responsive Communication
12:45-1:05 pm – Case Application and Interdisciplinary Practice Strategies
1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

All levels.

Registration Cost

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

Registration Deadline:  Oct. 3, 2026

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 before the event starts.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email [email protected] 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: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

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.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

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 marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

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 Social Workers & Professional Counselors

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:  [email protected]

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

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