Fear is NOT a Clinical Skill

Counselors are taught to fear the words “values imposition” like it's Voldemort with a clipboard. But what if the real ethical danger isn’t your values showing up in session—it’s your silence? In this course, we’ll cut through the guilt-ridden myths, ground our teaching in ACA Ethics and current peer-reviewed literature, and show clinicians how to show up as themselves while staying ethically sound.

Learn the Difference

What is the difference between values sharing, values neutrality, and values imposition? You'll evaluation three scenarios using free worksheets provided as part of the course.


Pornography Addiction

Listen to the clinician struggle to manage her values while trying to address client resistance... or perhaps prioritize the client's needs over her own.

Grieving and Faith

Hear how the clinician's pause and response testify to the fear and discomfort we all can feel when asked to share our personal beliefs.

PTSD and Self-Worth

How do we share values that are meaningful without imposing or requiring the client to agree. Honesty in the moment can be difficult.

Maintaining Rigorous Standards

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. 


Edge Starter Pricing


By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Define values imposition using peer-reviewed research and ACA ethical guidelines.
  2. Identify key literature on values imposition and cultural responsiveness in counseling.
  3. Recognize how counselor training programs often weaponize “neutrality” and fear.
  4. Analyze three clinical scenarios for levels of values imposition using a decision-making tool.
  5. Apply ethical discernment tools in real client situations.

Meet Dr. MJ Rose

With 20 years of groundbreaking work in mental health education and clinical practice, Dr. Rose turns setbacks into opportunities for growth. She's developed clinical programs and supervised clinicians, shaping minds and practices across the country. Dr. Rose blends resilience and empowerment into the fabric of her CE courses, encouraging mental health professionals throughout their journeys.

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Confidence in Ethical Decision-Making: A Course for Mental Health Professionals (6 CE Hours)

Ethical decision-making: the ultimate tightrope act for mental health professionals. In Confidence in Ethical Decision-Making, we’ll help you navigate the murky waters of personal values, professional ethics, and clinical practice without losing your balance—or your sanity. Across six engaging modules, you’ll confront the emotional landmines of ethical dilemmas, align your values with your code of ethics, and build the kind of unshakable confidence that makes decision-making feel less like a chore and more like a superpower. Whether you're dealing with tricky clients or tricky emotions, this NBCC-approved course (6 hours) will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to tackle the next ethical curveball life throws your way.

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Dr. Amy O'Hana

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When a Client’s Report of Suicidal Ideation is Holding YOU Hostage: Do DAMAGE CONTROL (4 CE Hours)

Few things are scarier than when clients threaten to harm themselves or others. You were taught to take those threats seriously and develop safety plans to protect the client, the public, and to reduce your liability. But how confident are you that a person willing to take their own life or someone else’s is going to honor the no-harm contract you just had them sign? If they follow through with their harmful plans, you can’t hold them accountable to the contract. There is a better way to do DAMAGE CONTROL. This acronym will help you determine risk factors and risk level with associated suggestions for immediate action. You will see it used in a role-played session, download the DAMAGE CONTROL checklist, and watch us turn an assessment into a plan.

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Healing Moral Injury for Social Justice Warriors: A 5-Step Guide to Overcoming Burnout in Advocacy Work (2 CE hours)

Advocating for social justice often comes at a cost, especially when the fight challenges your deepest moral values. Healing Moral Injury for Social Justice Warriors unpacks the psychological, emotional, and existential toll of moral injury—distress caused by actions (or inactions) that violate your ethical beliefs. Unlike burnout, this injury doesn’t go away with a nap; it requires intentional healing. Drawing on research and real-world scenarios, this course guides you through a reflective 5-step process to address systemic constraints, reconcile personal values, and begin meaningful recovery. As an NBCC-approved CE course (2 hours), it offers both personal growth and professional renewal, empowering you to continue your work without losing yourself in the process.

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