Ethics with Minors: An Essential Guide for Mental Health Professionals (HS - CASEY - 056755)

Course overview

Working with minors and their parents presents unique challenges and problems but also provides unique rewards for therapists. There is often confusion and misunderstanding about the myriad of ethical and legal issues to consider when working with minors. This training will dive into some of these key issues and how to navigate them: Vulnerability of minors & power differentials Consent: Who can provide it and when Special rights of older adolescents Challenges of divorced parents HIPAA vs FERPA Boundary Social media & texting issues Parental access to child's records Mandatory reporting of abuse You will learn how to use an effective and easy-to-use decision-making model that can be used in any situation when working with minors. Vignettes are used to illustrate how to navigate challenging situations involving minors and you'll receive additional resources to assist you beyond this training.