Ethical Therapy In a Polarized World
Training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
Therapists are increasingly being asked for help from clients who are in emotional distress about the state of the world. Anxiety in children and teens has skyrocketed. Difficult topics—immigration/deportation, DEI education, abortion, gender affirming care, global warming, vaccinations—have not only polarized our political system but have caused conflict within families, couples and communities. What are the ethical issues and dilemmas that arise especially when working with clients whose values clash with our own?
Come join a lively discussion with fellow clinicians about the intersection of the current socio-political landscape and effective psychotherapy.
Saturday, November 15
9:00am-12:15pm
3 CE Credits | $75
Location: Fusion Academy
510 State St, Ste 200
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Course List for Law & Ethics Trainings :
3 CE Credits | $75 Per Training
Religion & Spirituality in Therapy: Clinical & Ethical Guidelines
2024 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
Many clinicians have long recognized the important role that religious and/or spiritual beliefs and practices play in the role of healing and transformation—both for good and for ill. Now there is solid research indicating that the vast majority of our clients want to address this subject in psychotherapy. Unfortunately, most therapists receive little to no training on how to do this. This workshop will explore how to address religion/spirituality both effectively and ethically.
Psychedelics & Cutting-Edge Therapies: The Ethics & Clinical Implications of Treatment & Referrals
2023 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
The past several years have brought significant developments in the effective treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. There has been a resurgence of interest and greater acceptance of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, especially ketamine, for treatment of depression and PTSD. Many therapists are not currently prepared to respond to clients’ questions. The goals of this course are twofold: first, to summarize current theories and research so that clinicians can incorporate them into their current practice or be able to make appropriate referrals; second, to outline the legal and clinical issues related to these newer forms of treatment.
Should I Care? The Ethics & Clinical Consequences of Self-Disclosure
2022 training taught by Debra Manchester
Over the past decade, the topic of therapist self-disclosure has received increased attention in theoretical debates and empirical research. When is a TSD ethically appropriate? What ethical principles should guide therapists in making decisions about when to disclose or not in different clinical scenarios and with different clients?
Bridging the Divides: Clinical & Ethical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy & in Our World
2021 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
The last few years have brought unprecedented challenges, losses, and conflicts. Not only with COVID–as if that weren’t enough–but with a country divided over mandates, economic fears, heightened racial tensions, political stand-offs, and a looming threat to democracy. These fractious divides have played out in our therapy offices and in our personal lives. This year’s Law and Ethics workshop (I have been doing very different topics for the last 15 years) was driven by my personal quest to find a deeper, more systemic understanding of what is going on and to offer some hope for ways to create bridges across the divide.
Psychotherapy During the Pandemic: Legal & Ethical Implications
2020 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
When COVID hit, most of us were catapulted into telehealth. Are you up to date on the laws and ethics pertaining to your current practice? Probably not. Clinically, we’ve all seen escalating conflicts, especially around safety concerns, within and between families and increased anxiety and depression especially in kids and teens. Do you have a mental model to weigh ethical dilemmas and clinical decisions? Come join us for lively conversation and updated information on these important topics.
Suicide: Assessment & Intervention
2020 training by Kjell Rudestam, Ph.D.
$120 | 6 CE Credits
Dr. Kjell Rudestam has published over twenty peer-reviewed book chapters and articles in professional journals on the topic of suicide, and is internationally regarded as an expert in suicidology. This workshop will provide an overview of contemporary theories and models of suicide risk and behavior, as well as tools for assessing suicide risk based on an understanding of correlates of suicide.
To learn more about the Suicide: Assessment & Intervention course, click here.
Re-Visioning Self-Disclosure in the Digital Age
2019 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
Today’s world of smart phones and social media has generated new norms and expectations from our clients. In this workshop we will explore the practice of self-disclosure–the do’s and dont’s– from the legal, ethical and clinical perspective.
To learn more about the Re-Visioning Self-Disclosure in the Digital Age course, click here.
Legal, Ethical & Clinical Implications of Prop 64 – Marijuana: Medicine or Madness
2018 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
Recreational marijuana became legal for adults on January 1, 2018. What kinds of new challenges will this law bring to our clinical practices? What are the risks that come with the increased availability of cannabis to our community. What legal and ethical challenges will clinicians face? What should you know about the current research on the dangers of marijuana—particularly for young people?
The Standard of Care: Hot Topics & Controversies
2017 training by Debra Manchester, LCSW
The purpose of this course is to provide supervisors and clinicians with annual updates regarding laws and ethical issues relevant to the mental health practitioners in CA. Topics vary from year to year based on recent changes in law or legal precedents.
To learn more about “The Standard of Care: Hot Topics & Controversies course, click here.
Other Trainings
Integrative & Innovative Strategies for Helping Kids Overcome Anxiety
2019 training by Don MacMannis, Ph.D., with guest presenter Debra Manchester, LCSW. $75 | 3 CE Credits
There has been a recent and dramatic increase in the number of children who suffer from various forms of anxiety. This course is designed for clinicians wanting to learn and apply innovative and effective tools to help families with kids who suffer primarily from fears, phobias and PTSD.By means of a slide presentation, hands-on activities, demonstrations and examples from numerous videotaped sessions, we will first discuss the many factors that can contribute to anxiety. Moving beyond the fundamentals of CBT, Don will focus on integrating and drawing from a variety of theoretical models to custom-tailor treatment. In a final segment of the workshop, Debra Manchester will outline strategies related to treatment of teens.