Description
Ethics training can be dull. But this workshop, using The Musical of Snow White as a framework, embodies the idea that when you’re having fun, the learning is deeper.
Through hilarious songs that bring to life the “lost” narrative of Snow White’s real clinical issues, attendees will discuss tough ethical dilemmas that inevitably emerge in modern therapy settings.
Small- and large-group discussions allow for sharing best practices and as many perspectives as are in the room.
This process models how to approach ethical issues in the office: consult, consult, consult.
CPD
CPD
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 5.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
Faculty
Dr. Tova Rubin is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. She has worked in a variety of settings including public and private Psychiatric Hospitals, Community mental health facilities-both inpatient and outpatient, University Counseling Services, as well as Emergency Rooms.
Dr. Rubin brings a unique awareness and ability to “listen between the lines” to her work that allows her to shine a light on areas of relationships and patterns of communication.
Dr. Rubin graduated with distinction from the doctoral program at Vanderbilt University and moved to San Antonio in 2001 where she completed a residency and postdoctoral fellowship. She served as clinical faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center and was president of the Bexar County Psychological Association from 2004 to 2005.
Dr. Rubin maintains a psychotherapy practice in the Washington DC area. She is currently a clinical faculty at George Washington University. Dr. Rubin is also a hospice volunteer and involved in grief and end of life issues, in particular issues of caregiving.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tova Rubin maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tova Rubin is a contributing author with Psychotherapy Networker.
Objectives
- Develop competencies in processing relevant and cutting-edge ethical dilemmas and diversity issues in the consulting room.
- Discuss specific best practices for how to address boundary-setting issues.
- Describe professional ethics and diversity standards for mental health professionals today.
- Use steps in the thinking process, the consultation process, and the documentation process that lead to ethical decision-making.
- Utilize the collective experiences of course attendees via group discussion to identify ethical behaviours in response to various vignette situations for the purpose of highlighting potential ethical breaches and acceptable ethical behaviours in challenging situations with clients.
- Recognize the importance of using consultation, supervision, and documentation when facing challenging situations with clients that have ethical ramifications and potential consequences.
Outline
The Musical of Snow White
Introduction: Snow White Backstory
Act I
- Song: Crazy
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Borderline
Vignette 1: When to Refer; Disliking a Client
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Imago Lovin’
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Mac the Knife
Vignette 2: To Advise or Not to Advise Bad Judgement; Cultural Differences
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Rehab Hotel
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Happy Dwarf
Act II
Vignette 3: Bartering
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Song: Time is Up
Vignette 4: Dress Codes
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Song: The Blues
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Wake Up
Vignette 5: Falling Asleep on a Client
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Song: Call You on Your Cell Phone
Vignette 6: Texting & Phone Calls During Session
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Song: Sneezy
Vignette 7: Confronting Client Body Odor
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Song: My Eyes Adore You
Vignette 8: Client’s Romantic or Sexual Interest in Therapist
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Supervising Fabulously
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Client/Therapist Relationship
Vignette 9: Concerned About Supervisees Excessive Weight Loss; Supervisor Turned Therapist?
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Loss of Son
Vignette 10: Hugging a Client
- Small & Large Group Discussion
Vignette 10, Pt. 2: Client Substance Use; Grief
- Small & Large Group Discussion
- Snow White Journal Entry
- Song: Overdosed
- Prince Journal Entry
- Show White Journal Entry
Vignette 12: Continuing Treatment in the Face of Lack of Improvement
- Small & Large Group Discussion
Finale
- Group Song: Therapy Set You Free
Target Audience
- Psychologists
- Physicians
- Addiction Counselors
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Nurses
- Other Behavioral Health Professionals