OVERVIEW

Ethics and Boundaries: Self-Disclosure and Dual Relationships is organized by CEU Creations and will be held on Dec 19, 2025.

Overview:
Self-disclosure and dual relationships in therapy are complex and nuanced ethical issues. In this comprehensive full-day training, we will explore both topics, with a focus on ethical considerations and professional boundaries. The first session will delve into clinician self-disclosure, examining its multiple dimensions, including clinical, therapeutic, technical, and legal factors. Participants will explore the potential benefits and risks of self-disclosure, with case vignettes and ethical principles guiding the discussion. Clinicians will gain tools to “know thyself” and ethically navigate self-disclosure opportunities.

In the second session, we will shift focus to the ethical challenges of dual relationships. Learners will examine categories of dual relationships, explore relevant ethical standards, and develop critical thinking skills to navigate professional boundaries. Special attention will be given to the unique challenges presented by cultural diversity and rural settings in dual relationships. By the end of the training, participants will have a deeper ethical framework and enhanced clinical judgment to guide their professional interactions with clients.

Objectives:
By attending this training, you will be able to:

Describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks.
Examine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure, including advantages and disadvantages.
Apply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure by considering a variety of clinician and client factors.
Identify qualities of dual relationships and at least three key considerations.
Demonstrate at least five strategies to have ethical boundaries and relationships with clients.
Show confidence in assessing professional roles in ethical dilemmas involving dual relationships.