( HS Seal 096758 2026) Ethical Issues and Countertransference in Couples Therapy Navigating Power Dynamics, Secrets, Separati
Tracking # 20-1389533
Course overview
Working with couples is a completely different therapeutic experience than working with individuals. In most cases it is not 1 1 it s more like 1+1=47 in terms of complex ethical issues that can arise. It is also the case that countertransference can come up for us much more frequently in this work. So how to manage this? What is crucial to know about the different ethical guidelines we need to follow when working with the couple system? How do we manage our own countertransference when we see echoes of our own relationships in the couples we are treating? This ethics training will give you a broad overview of the most important issues to pay attention to as you move into working systemically with couples.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Kirsten Lind Seal maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Chaminade University of Honolulu AND Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kirsten Lind Seal is a member of the Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a contributor/creator of segments on Mid-morning WCCO TV And of The New England Association For Family And Systemic Therapy.