Ethical Boundaries in Rural Practice and Tight-Knit Communities
Course: #2365Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 179 Reviews
This course provides practical strategies for managing dual relationships ethically, especially in rural or small communities where prior or current client relationships are likely to arise.
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Course Type: Video
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify situations in which dual relationships in small or rural communities are avoidable, unavoidable, accidental, and risky.
- After this course, participants will be able to create ethically sound policies for practice regarding the management of dual relationships and professional boundaries.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze and manage ethically challenging situations regarding boundaries and dual relationships with clients in a small or rural community.
Course created on November 13, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction: Key terms, Focus of Session |
| 5-15 Minutes | Examples: Issues related to boundaries and dual relationships |
| 15-25 Minutes | Relevant Ethical Principles |
| 25-35 Minutes | Options: Avoiding or managing dual relationships |
| 35-50 Minutes | Case discussion |
| 50-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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Allan Barsky
JD, MSW, PhD
Dr. Allan Barsky is a professor of social work at Florida Atlantic University where he was awarded “Scholar of the Year” in 2020. He is a former chair of the National Ethics Committee of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and was awarded NASW’s “Excellent in Ethics Award.” In 2024, he received the “Florida Atlantic University Alumni Award for Impact in Teaching” and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts “Research Award.” Dr. Barsky’s book credits include “Ethics and Values in Social Work,” “Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions,” “Clinicians in Court” and “Essential Ethics for Social Work Practice.”
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Allan Barsky received an honorarium for presenting this course. He is a professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches professional ethics. He has authored several books including, "Ethics & Values in Social Work," "Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions" and "Clinicians in Court." Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Allan Barsky is a past Chair of the National Ethics Committee of NASW and received the 2015 “Excellence in Ethics Award” from NASW.
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