Therapeutic Limits
Discover the art of setting therapeutic boundaries for successful client relationships.
Self-Disclosure and Role Clarity
Unveil compelling strategies to promote self-disclosure, emotional involvement, and role clarity to support client healing.
Therapist Role and Informed Consent
Dive into the ethical and therapeutic rationale behind the therapist's objective role. Craft a plan for ethical decision-making in intricate clinical situations.
About the course
Learning Objectives By the end of this workshop, learners will be able to: 1. Identify at least two examples that distinguish healthy therapeutic boundaries from boundary violations. 2. Demonstrate at least two strategies for self-disclosure, emotional engagement, and role clarity that prioritize client healing 3. Explain ethical and therapeutic rationale for the therapist’s unique role as an unbiased, structured participant rather than a friend. 4. Develop a plan for applying informed consent, and ethical decision-making to complex clinical situations, including dual relationships.
Meet Your Instructor
Michelle Ball is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who grew up in rural Northern New Mexico and is currently practicing in the Albuquerque area. She received her MSSW from the University of Texas with a clinical concentration. She has worked in a wide variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, residential, homeless programs, disability services and educational sites. Michelle has served as a case manager, therapist, coordinator and clinical supervisor. She is passionate about supporting mental health professionals in building practical skills to enhance their effectiveness, confidence and expertise in providing quality care to New Mexicans. This passion was the catalyst in the co-creation of NMBHTA with co-founder Dr. Evelyn Sandeen. Contact her with questions or training suggestions at [email protected]
Sign-up today to refine your basics and beyond skills
Join us to deepen your skills in setting clear, ethical boundaries that protect clients, strengthen the therapeutic relationship, and support lasting healing. Please be informed all presentations are recorded.