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.
Instructor
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:
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In 2016, Ms. Cruz joined the University of Maryland (Shady Grove) School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Trauma.
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In 2015, Ms. Cruz joined the Catholic University of America School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Ethics.
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
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.
*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
