Frances Patterson – Ethics & Cultural Competency – 1-Day Intensive Training

Ethics Cultural issues, beliefs, or values can often complicate these decisions. Cultural factors can influence situations such as accepting a gift from clients, meeting clients in social situations, or living in small communities. More serious issues like dual relationships, therapeutic touch and countertransference, as well as other important matters such as how to handle dual relationships, countertransference, and countertransference. Counselors and therapists who lack the proper training or are complacent about ethics or cultural competency may be at risk of losing their professional license or causing legal problems due to ethical violations or mistakes.

You will learn how to deal with difficult and sometimes complex ethical situations when working with clients. Highlighted topics include clarifying personal values, managing dual relationship, confidentiality and tech, cultural humility and physical touch in therapy, living within smaller communities and dealing with sexual attraction. Dr. Frances Patterson The course will combine didactic, electronic media and experiential learning. It will help you explore the dangers associated with ignoring your feelings and failing to address issues that arise in sessions with clients. You will feel more confident about your ability to handle difficult ethical situations as well as the cultural issues that often arise from them.