Act 31 Child Abuse Mandated Recognition & Reporting 2024 - Best Practices When Working with Suicidal Clients - Addressing Boundary Issues: Ethical and Clinical Considerations
7 CE Hours (includes 3 hours Act31, 1 hour Suicide, 3 Ethics CE credits) for Full Day attendance - ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED
October 25, 2024
7 CE Hours (3 -Act 31, 1-Suicide, 3-Ethics) 8:30 am - 4:45 pm EST Live Interactive Webinars
or 4 CE Hours (Morning Only or Afternoon Only)
Seminar Description
MORNING SESSION
This webinar fulfills the requirements for mental health professionals to obtain 2-3 hours of PA Dept. of Human Services (DHS) and professional board-approved Continuing Education on current Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting. Professionals will learn the role and responsibilities of Mandated Reporters to include time frames.
LUNCH SESSION
Treating suicidal clients is both challenging and stressful. Effective treatment of suicidal patients includes a thorough assessment, lethal means counseling, and evidence-based practices. The importance of evidence informed interventions, clinical judgment, and patient preferences will be stressed.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Therapeutic boundaries are the rules of the professional relationship. The purpose of these rules is to provide structure and safety in order to prevent harm to clients. However, not every boundary crossing is a problem, and some boundary crossings may even be helpful. This webinar will provide the opportunity to discuss ethical dilemmas related to accepting gifts, therapeutic touch, non-traditional settings for therapy, and non-sexual relationships after termination. The importance of consultation will also be emphasized. Participants are invited to discuss ethical dilemmas from their own practices.
Objectives
MORNING SESSION
Define definitions and categories of child abuse as outlined in the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law
Identify common indicators of suspected child abuse
Identify roles and responsibilities of those mandated to report suspected child abuse
List responsibilities and procedures for reporting suspected child abuse
Identify penalties for mandated reporters who willfully fail to report suspected child abuse
LUNCH SESSION
· Two effective interventions for suicidal clients.
· The clinical, ethical, and legal issues involved with the treatment of clients who threaten to harm themselves.
· The importance of patient preferences in the treatment of suicidal individuals.
AFTERNOON SESSION
· Articulate the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations.
· List and describe 3 ethical and risk management issues with subtle boundary crossings.
· Make appropriate responses to 3 serious challenges to therapeutic boundaries.
Agenda
MORNING SESSION
Child Welfare in Pennsylvania
Child Protective Services (CPS) and General Protective Services (GPS)
Definitions and categories of child abuse and perpetrators as outlined in the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (CPSL)
Common indicators of suspected child abuse
Mandatory notification of substance abuse infants
Roles and responsibilities of those mandated to report suspected child abuse
Requirements and procedures for reporting suspected child abuse
Confidentiality and privilege
Protections of and penalties for mandated reporters who willfully fail to report suspected child abuse
Applying learning to practice
LUNCH SESSION 12:15pm to 1:15 pm
AFTERNOON SESSION 1:30 pm to 4:45 pm
1:30 p.m. Boundaries and Multiple Relationships
· Boundary Crossings
· Boundary Violations
· Ethical Decision Making and Boundaries
Therapist and Client Variables
3:00 .m. Break
3:15 p.m. Types of Boundary Crossings
· Gifts
· Therapeutic touch
· Non-traditional Settings
Non-sexual Relationships after Termination
4:45 pm Adjourn