Date/Time
3 Ethics CEs
Self-disclosure is an ever-present and unavoidable aspect of clinical and macro social work. So how does one determine when to disclose and when to not disclose? Ethically, what helps someone determine their answer? According to Frederic Reamer, many social workers are reluctant to disclose personal information to clients because doing so may stir up complicated transference and countertransference issues that may be counterproductive clinically. Yet sometimes self-disclosure is inevitable, and therefore it is imperative to skillfully handle self-disclosure to avoid or reduce ethical dilemmas. When self-disclosure is not handled effectively it can lead to boundary issues and/or dual relationships.
This workshop will explore the importance of understanding and exploring the ethics of self-disclosure. We will examine the intersection between ethics, self-disclosure, and boundary-setting. A focus will be on analyzing various ethical codes: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (Title 10, .03, .04 & .05) to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (1.01, 1.04, and 1.06 a-h).
This is an interactive workshop where case vignettes will be presented, and participants will work in a group setting to further maximize their understanding of the concepts presented.
Learning Objectives:
Examine attendees’ knowledge of various direct and indirect service situations and the importance of balancing ethical responsibilities to ethically manage self-disclosure.
Demonstrate an understanding of self-disclosure and the intersection with boundary setting, countertransference, and transference.
Evaluate the four types of self-disclosure: deliberate, unavoidable, accidental, and client-initiated.
Analyze and deconstruct an array of case examples utilizing various ethical decision-making models to reduce or eliminate ethical violations.
Summarize key elements of balancing ethical responsibilities in relationship to the concepts of self-disclosure and boundary issues.
Target Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Anyone interested in the topic is welcome.
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu