ETHICS: BOUNDARY PROBLEMS AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT -1 HR

Course overview

Course Description : This course is based on a publication of Psychiatric Services: A Journal of the American Psychiatric Association. The article discusses the problematic issue of boundary violations and sexual misconduct between therapists and their clients. The discussion includes risk factors and preventive measures. The course is targeted for beginner, intermediate and advanced practitioners. Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with a review of boundary issues faced by mental health professionals as well as ways to avoid them. Specifically, a professional will: Identify therapist risk factors associated with boundary violations. Recognize factors that exacerbate patient vulnerability to boundary violations Select appropriate approaches to dealing with boundary problems. Citation: Norris, D.M., Gutheil, T.G. & Strasburger, L.H. (2003). This couldn't happen to me: Boundary problems and sexual misconduct n the psychotherapy relationship. PsychiatryOnlineServices, Vol. 54, N 4 pp 517-522. Come visit us at www.ce-classes.com