Description
This workshop will explore the importance of understanding and balancing ethical responsibilities. An emphasis will be placed in exploring dual relationships and boundary issues to enhance and improve ethical responsibilities and reduce ethical violations. Participants will discuss common practice areas that raise ethical dilemmas, explore the Code of Ethics, and propose decision-making models that can be utilized to resolve ethical conflicts. The workshop will also explore the understanding of direct service situations, professional relationships and limitations, ethical framework model, and best practice techniques.
*This workshop meets the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' ethics requirements.
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:
12:45-1:15 Registration
1:15-2:45 Introductions Learning Objectives
Power-point presentation (Overview of Dual Relationships)
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:30 Power point presentation (Boundaries & Responsibilities)
Multi-Media presentation & Group Discussion
Power-point presentation (Ethical Decision-Making Models) Group Activity: Case Vignettes
4:30 Adjournment
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to
- Illustrate their knowledge of various direct service situations and the importance of balancing ethical responsibilities to reduce ethical violations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to dual relationships and boundaries.
- Appraise and apply an ethical decision-making model to concepts of dual relationships and boundary issues.
- Summarize the key elements of balancing ethical responsibilities in relationship to the concepts of dual relationships and boundary issues.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Social Work Today (articles on Dual Relationships)
https://socialworktoday.com
Dual Relationships, Multiple Relationships, Boundaries, Boundary Crossing
https://www.zurinstitute.com
National Association of Social Workers: Code
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Code
Book: Ethical Decisions for Social Work Practice, Dolgoff et al.
Book: Theories for Direct Social Work Practice, Joseph Walsh
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $70 and includes CE credit.
*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
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Location
University of Maryland School of Social Work
