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

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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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Here's What You'll Learn


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

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 3 hours of video content
  • Up to 3.25 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Maintaining an Ethical Practice: Top Strategies to Protect Clients & Safeguard Your License
Digital Seminar
$169.99

Meet Your Experts


Deanna Speir, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS

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Deanna Speir, 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 has employment relationships with Oriana House, LLC., Brown Consulting Behavioral Services, Terra State Community College, and International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Deanna Speir is a member of American Counseling Association.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150197
Duration:
3 hours, 15 minutes
Copyright:
Jul 17, 2025
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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