Clinicians and clients are frequently exposed to various portrayals of therapy in TV shows, movies, books, and other media. This webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to examine these portrayals, highlighting examples of ethically sound treatment, unethical behavior, and their impact on our understanding of therapeutic best practices. Participants will gain a clear definition of Therapeutic Best Practice, understand its significance in the mental health field, and explore six key factors that contribute to effective and ethical clinical practice.
Live Webinar
Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm ESTCE/CEU Offered: ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, CE Broker #20-1272946; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify TV shows, movies, and books portraying the therapy field and explain where they show ethically sound treatment, poor/unethical treatment, and how engaging in media impacts understanding of Therapeutic Best Practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the concept of Therapeutic Best Practice and its importance for the mental health field.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 6 Best Practice factors that contribute to ethically sound treatment.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | What is Therapeutic Best Practice/Why is it Important? |
| 15-30 Minutes | The 5 Therapeutic Best Practice Factors |
| 30-55 Minutes | Examining Clinicians' Behaviors |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
Presented By
Dawn Davis
MA LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
Dawn Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor in
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Texas. Dawn has worked in community mental health since 2017 and has been in a supervisory position since 2020. Her supervisory experience includes supervising several clinicians at student-intern and master’s level and non-clinical providers, including certified peer specialists, nurse navigators, and behavioral health nurses.
In 2020, Dawn opened her private practice, Therapy That Gets Me, LLC, where she serves as a full-time clinician and supervisor. In addition, Dawn is a Certified Geek Therapist with special training in applying geek concepts to the therapeutic process. Dawn also provides training through Geek Therapeutics, RISE Supervisor Directory, and Colibri Group.
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Financial disclosures: Dawn Davis, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT received an honorarium for presenting this course. She owns her private practice, Therapy That Gets Me, LLC.
Non-financial disclosures: Dawn Davis has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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