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Digital Seminar

Maintaining an Ethical Practice: Top Strategies to Protect Clients & Safeguard Your License


Speaker:
Deanna Speir England, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
Duration:
3.5 Hours
Copyright:
Jul 17, 2025
Product Code:
POS150197
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Live Webinar

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Description

In therapy, every decision counts

That’s why it’s so important to be sure that ethical behavior is ingrained.

A one-time misstep can lead to a cascade of negative outcomes, from client harm to disciplinary action.

When you know the most common ethical mistakes, you can be ready. That’s why we designed this training to transform the way you approach ethics, going beyond theoretical knowledge to provide actionable strategies and insights.

Led by Deanna Speir England, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, a seasoned clinician and educator with over a decade of experience in behavioral health, this training reflects a deep understanding of the challenges clinicians face daily. As an expert in clinician development and ethics, Deanna specializes in bridging ethical theory with real-world application. With her extensive background in teaching and consulting on ethics nationwide, you’ll gain practical, inspiring insights from a professional who has successfully guided countless practitioners through the complexities of ethical practice.

You’ll also learn how to:

  • Identify the root causes of ethical breaches in clinical practice.
  • Strengthen and maintain professional boundaries in challenging situations.
  • Develop your own personal code of ethics tailored to your clinical practice.
  • Better manage common challenges such as dual relationships and documentation.
  • Enhance your confidence and competence as a clinician through practical exercises and real-world case studies.

This is more than just a seminar on ethical theory - it’s a hands-on practical approach to mastering ethics in clinical practice!

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All members of the 小蝌蚪视频. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - Self-Study CE Information Coming Soon

Continuing education credit information is coming soon for this non-interactive self-study package.

CE hours may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements. 

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.



Speaker

Deanna Speir England, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS's Profile

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Deanna Speir England, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, is a seasoned clinician, educator, and trainer specializing in ethics, harm reduction, and clinician development across behavioral health disciplines. With a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University and extensive clinical and leadership experience, she has worked in addiction counseling, offender rehabilitation, and community mental health.

Deanna has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in psychology and counseling, focusing on ethics and professional practice. She frequently provides professional trainings and workshops for state and national audiences, including on topics ranging from ethics and supervision to diagnosis and levels of care.

Her work emphasizes bridging ethical theory with real-world application, empowering clinicians to navigate challenges with confidence and improve outcomes for their clients. Deanna has also served as an ethics consultant and hosts a therapy-based podcast exploring contemporary mental health issues.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Deanna Speir England has employment relationships with Oriana House, LLC., Brown Consulting Behavioral Services, and International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium. She receives a speaking honorarium from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Deanna Speir England is a member of American Counseling Association and the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC).

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Analyze the root causes of common ethical complaints to better understand how to prevent them.
  2. Identify core values to develop a personalized code of ethics.
  3. Choose strategies to maintain boundaries and prevent dual relationships in challenging scenarios.
  4. Evaluate limitations of ethical codes to navigate complex or gray areas in practice.

Outline

Foundations of Ethical Practice
  • Defining ethics: Professional codes vs. personal values
    • Difference between the law, ethics, and policies
    • Relevant ethics codes (NASA, APA, AAMFT, ACA)
    • What mishaps fall into what category of ethical issues
  • Legal and regulatory frameworks in clinical practice
    • Managing when laws, ethics and policies conflict
  • Common ethical complaints: Patterns and lessons learned
    • The complaint process with licensing boards
    • Potential outcomes of a complaint
    • The most cited reasons for license disciplines
Boundary Setting and Maintenance
  • Dual relationships and boundary violations
    • Common boundary issues
    • Case vignettes
  • Strategies for avoiding ethical pitfalls in small communities or niche populations
  • Steps for when dual relationships are nearly impossible to avoid
  • Balance client-centered care with professional integrity
    • Determine what feels most natural and upholds professional ethics when resolving these issues
Building Your Personal Code of Ethics
  • Identify core personal and professional values
  • Review of common professional values across various accrediting bodies
  • Sustain ethics in everyday decision-making and challenging situations
  • Integrate new concepts into practice
  • Exercises: Translate values into actionable ethical guidelines
Prevent Ethical Breaches: Root Causes and Best Practices
  • Root causes of ethical missteps: Personal, situational, and systemic factors
  • Proactive strategies: Supervision, consultation, and self-assessment
  • Case studies: Lessons from real-world ethical dilemmas
Limitations, Risks and Scope of Practice
  • The limits of ethical guidelines and codes
  • Navigate gray areas in clinical practice
  • Evaluate gray areas with ethical codes
  • Risks of misapplication and avoiding overgeneralizations

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Case Managers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Therapists
  • Family & Marriage Therapists
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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