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Course Description
In this comprehensive course, mental health professionals embark on a transformative journey toward confident ethical decision-making. Through a series of 6 engaging modules, learner will explore the intricate interplay between personal values, professional ethics, and clinical practice, culminating in the application of a robust, confidence-building ethical decision-making process.
Module 1: Learners revisit the fundamental function of their code of ethics and recognize the profound impact of personal feelings and behaviors on clinical practice. Through the introduction of Quinn, a mental health professional grappling with emotional challenges in supervision, learners begin to examine their own emotional responses to ethical dilemmas.
Module 2: Learners explore values and ethics, delving into the essence of ethical decision-making and emphasizing the significance of aligning personal values with professional ethics. Participants engage in self-reflection exercises to identify discrepancies between personal and professional codes of ethics, laying the groundwork for growth and realignment.
Module 3: Learners define aspirational ethics and understand the intrinsic connection to personal values. By striving for the highest good despite external challenges, mental health professionals cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement and ethical excellence.
Module 4: Learners redefine confidence as an internally driven belief in one's abilities, transcending mere external demeanor or success. Learners explore the essential functions of confidence, including cognitive efficiency and resilience, and integrate them into their aspirational values.
Module 5: Learners build cognitive efficiency and resilience, which are essential pillars of confident ethical decision-making. Through targeted exercises and discussions, learners develop the skills needed to navigate complex clinical scenarios with clarity and conviction.
Module 6: The culmination of the course guides participants through the application of a Confident Ethical Decision-Making Model. Drawing on their newfound understanding of values, ethics, and confidence, mental health professionals engage in reflective practice and practical application, supporting both their own professional growth and that of their colleagues.
And remember that our NBCC ACEP provider status means you may be able to utilize this course toward your license renewal!
ACEP Number: 7656 Approval Date: November 20, 2024
The Counselor Edge. LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7656. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Counselor Edge. LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Join us on this empowering journey towards ethical excellence and confidence in mental health practice!
Meet Counselor Quinn
Quinn (they/them) is a behavioral skills therapist at a county agency. Quinn looks forward to becoming licensed within the next 4 months but is having difficulty at work. They dread supervision, because processing cases feels vulnerable. Quinn’s clinical supervisor always seems annoyed at them, which makes Quinn doubt their competence and shut down in supervision. They aren’t getting the guidance they need to feel confident in ethical decision-making.
You will walk through this course with Quinn as they learn a practical model to approach ethical decisions and improve communication skills about tough clinical cases!
