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Webinar

F20-503 Dual Relationship: Balancing Ethical Responsibilities


Total Credits: 3 including 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
500 Ethics
Instructor:
Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

Dates


Description

This workshop will explore the importance of understanding and balancing ethical responsibilities. An emphasis will be placed on exploring dual relationships and boundary issues to enhance and improve ethical responsibilities and reduce ethical violations. This workshop will discuss common practice areas that raise ethical dilemmas and explore the Code of Ethics and propose various ethical decision-making models that can be utilized to resolve these ethical conflicts. Issues explored will be: Code of Ethics, understanding direct service situations, exploring professional relationships and limitations, ethical framework models, and best practice techniques. This is an interactive workshop where case vignettes will be presented to further maximize their understanding of the concepts presented.

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Instructor

Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Cruz and Associates


Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker who has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over eighteen years. Ms. Cruz was employed for ten years as a forensic social worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In addition, from 2000–2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric social worker. She has extensive experience in inpatient psych and partial hospitalization psych programs. Ms. Cruz specializes in criminal defense mitigation, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, addiction, trauma, and working with diverse ethnic groups.     

   

Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a B.A. in psychology and received her Master of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction, from the University of Maryland School of School Work. In 2014 she completed an advanced two-year post-graduate Forensic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continuing Education Department. In 2008 she co-created the Forensic Social Work Committee for NASW and in 2010 became the sole chair, a position she maintained until 2016 when she resigned due to other professional obligations. She continues to advocate for legislative changes. Under her leadership, the committee successfully hosted two national forensic social work conferences and advocated for various legislative bills and reform. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations.     

   

Ms. Cruz is an Adjunct Professor:    

  • In 2016, Ms. Cruz joined the University of Maryland (Shady Grove) School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Trauma.    

  • In 2015, Ms. Cruz joined the Catholic University of America School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Ethics.    


Agenda & Learning Objectives

 
AGENDA:
01:15 Registration
01:15 - 02:30
  • Introductions & Learning Objectives
  • PowerPoint Presentation - Overview of Dual Relationships
  • Boundaries & Responsibilities
  • Multi-Media Presentation & Group Discussion

 

 

02:30 - 02:45                                        

Break
02:45 - 04:30
  • PowerPoint Presentation - Ethical Decision-Making Models
  • Group Activity: Case Vignettes
04:30 Questions & Adjournment


 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Illustrate their knowledge of various direct service situations and the importance of balancing ethical responsibilities to reduce ethical violations.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to dual relationships and boundary issues.
  • Appraise and apply an ethical decision-making model to concepts of dual relationships and boundary issues.
  • Summarize the key elements of balancing ethical responsibilities in relationship to the concepts of dual relationships and boundary issues.  

Bibliography & References

REFERENCES

 

Social Work Today (articles on Dual Relationships)
https://socialworktoday.com

Dual Relationships, Multiple Relationships, Boundaries, Boundary Crossing 
https://www.zurinstitute.com

National Association of Social Workers: Code

Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Code

Book: Ethical Decisions for Social Work Practice, Dolgoff et al. 

Book: Theories for Direct Social Work Practice, Joseph Walsh

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

 

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through two platforms: Zoom and WebEx.

Both platforms offer high quality and user-friendly webinar platforms for our registrants.

 

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

 

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Late Fees and Refunds

Fee & Registration:

Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after October 16, 2020 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.

 

*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee