S23-503 Ethical Decision-Making: A Crisis Intervention Approach
Total Credits: 6 including 6 Ethic CEs
- Categories:
- 500 Ethics
- Instructor:
- Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 7 Hours 30 Minutes
- Target Audience:
- Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Description
In crisis, time is of the essence, and social workers are often called on to quickly triage a situation. The margin for error can change depending on the situation. In addition, environmental elements can affect ethical decision-making processes, and the applied approach can vary widely. Participants will explore appropriate ethical decision-making processes in a crisis situation/intervention. An emphasis will be placed on best practice techniques for ethical decision-making, allowing participants to engage in a variety of different intervention techniques.
Handouts
| Crisis intervention powerpoint (522.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Ethical Decision Article (380.1 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Ethical Decision Making Models (93.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Ethical Framework (254.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| The Effects of Stress (270.9 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Instructor
Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products
Cruz and Associates
Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker with over twenty years of experience working in the mental health and legal arena. She is a qualified expert witness in clinical and forensic social work in numerous jurisdictions and courts in Maryland and at the federal level. She concentrates on cases involving illegal or harsh sentences, post-conviction relief, modifications of sentences, and juveniles charged as adults. Ms. Cruz is the founder and CEO of Cruz & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in preparing comprehensive forensic psychosocial reports for criminal and civil matters, continuing education, and psychotherapy. When not working on cases, she is an avid continuing education presenter who specializes in trauma and ethics.
Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a BA in psychology. She received her Master of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction, from 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-MD, and in 2010 she 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. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations and has been a professor at University of Maryland School of Social Work (Shady Grove and Baltimore campus) and has taught at Catholic University of America Social Work Graduate School.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
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8:45 - 9:00 |
Registration/Log on |
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09:00 - 10:30 |
Lecture |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 - 12:00 |
Lecture Continued |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00 - 2:30 |
Lecture Continued |
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2:30 - 2:45 |
Break |
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2:45 - 4:30 |
Lecture Continued |
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4:30 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify a variety of ethical decision-making interventions/techniques that are both cost effective and practical.
- Analyze the connection between appropriately applied crisis intervention techniques and successful outcome measures.
- Apply an ethical decision-making model to help process and resolve ethical dilemmas.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Course Completion & CE Information
Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for {6} Category I Continuing Education Units for {ethics}. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $130 and includes CE credit. Registering after 4/28/23 will incur an additional $20 late fee.
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