Ethical Boundaries and the Therapeutic Frame

May 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM (EDT)

Description

This 5-hour continuing education training uses fictional case studies inspired by Lying on the Couch by Irvin D. Yalom to explore complex ethical dilemmas in clinical practice. Designed for licensed and license-eligible counselors, this interactive session examines therapist-client dynamics, boundary violations, supervision failures, and impaired professional functioning. Participants are not required to read the novel. Case scenarios, ethical decision-making models, and the ACA Code of Ethics guide discussions, worksheets, and reflective activities that promote ethical awareness and practical application.

Time

Agenda: 9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome, Introductions, and Objectives 9:15 – 10:15 AM Instruction Time: Module 1: Foundations of Ethical Practice in Counseling 10:15 – 11:15 AM Instruction Time: Module 2: Case Study 1 – The Honest Therapist 11:15 – 11:30 AM Break #1 (15 minutes) 11:30 – 12:30 PM Instruction Time: Module 3: Case Study 2 – The Addicted Helper 12:30 – 1:15 PM Lunch Break (45 minutes) 1:15 – 2:15 PM Instruction Time: Module 4: Case Study 3 – The Silent Supervisor 2:15 – 2:30 PM Break #2 (15 minutes) 2:30 – 3:15 PM Instruction Time: Module 5: Ethical Decision-Making, Integration, and Evaluation