Deb will discuss how to navigate your clinical practice ethically and self-protectively when working with high-risk situations that involve divorced/divorcing couples. Many of my legal consultations concern this demographic in clinical practice; it is, by far, one of the most clinically challenging and ethically demanding areas of mental health practice.
Therapists who work with children of divorced/divorcing parents – or even one of the spouses of a divorce – frequently find themselves caught in a quagmire: they do not want to jeopardize the child’s or spouse’s therapy, but yet they are often dragged into the litigation arena.
Records are sought. Testimony is compelled. Therapists are anxious and understandably hypervigilant to avoid any misstep that might result in a licensing board Complaint/Grievance. The client’s therapy suffers. The therapist suffers.
Divorce and custody litigation can draw therapists into a black hole and destroy their ability to maintain a healthy, therapeutic relationship with the child client who needs them sorely.
This workshop will help clinicians prepare to handle these white-water rapids with a better understanding of how to shield themselves from harm, albeit probably not from all anxiety.
Deb invites participant discussion throughout the webinar and encourages registrants to submit specific situations in advance to enhance our grist for the training mill.
For more information: 5054 232-8884 beyond.ethics.deb@gmail.com
To register: https://beyond-ethics.com/registration-for-ceus/
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